BASE PROGRAM COORDINATOR

BASE PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Bridgewater College is seeking a BASE Program Coordinator. The Bridgewater Academic and Social Experience (BASE) program is a student-centered, individual support program for students on the autism spectrum or other students who may benefit from the support provided. This is a full-time (12-month) position that reports to the Director of Academic Support and Disability Services.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Facilitate the BASE Program:
  • Research and implement current and best practices in working with a neuro-diverse population
  • Provide support to a neuro-diverse population, including transition support, academic support, social support, vocational support, residential support, counseling support, and parent support
  • Work collaboratively with campus departments to provide resources and support and to promote an inclusive transition and experience in college.
  • Oversee a peer mentorship program, which includes trainings, check-ins, and collaboration. Implement current and best practices for peer mentorship
  • Oversee student work experience opportunities
  • Connect students to appropriate resources such as the Director of Academic Support and Disability Services for formal accommodations if needed
  • Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships with students in the program
  • Develop and maintain family engagement
  • Represent and promote the BASE Program to potential students and families (Open Houses, High School Visits, etc.)
  • Plan and/or present neuro-diversity trainings for faculty and staff
  • Collaborate with the Office of DEI to promote neuro-diversity awareness and acceptance
  • May need to work up to one to two evenings per month

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to contribute to the achievement of department goals with a commitment to provide the highest level of customer service and responsiveness required.
• Ability to independently manage a variety of projects required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Qualities of informed judgment, self-motivation, and a high degree of responsibility, accountability, confidentiality, and excellent communication skills that are honest and collaborative required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
• Commitment to working with and supporting students from diverse backgrounds

required.

• Experience with Accessible Information Management (AIM) software preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field is required. Previous work with secondary or post-secondary autism spectrum disorder and neurodiverse students is required.

Pay is competitive, and salary is commensurate with experience. This full-time position offers a full benefits package, including paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.

GENERAL INFORMATION:  Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to approximately 1,400 full-time students from 26 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study across 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 23 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Email humanresources@bridgewater.edu

APPLICATION: Please complete our online application. Include a cover letter, resume and include the names, and contact information (email and mobile phone) for three references.

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Denise Miller, Director of Academic Support and Disability Services, at 540-828-5611 or email dmiller2@bridgewater.edu.

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is a welcoming and vibrant community committed to supporting a diverse workforce and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other persons from traditionally underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.bridgewater.edu/legal/non-discrimination-notice/

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT AND ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY REPORT: The Bridgewater College Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report summarizes policies on campus security and personal safety, crime prevention, fire safety, and crime reporting, and includes crime and fire statistics for the past three years:https://bridgewater.app.box.com/s/4ma6tlh30y8cat9un192ugo3dm6n29y9

To request a printed copy, please call 540-828-5761

E-VERIFY AND RIGHT TO WORK: 

https://bridgewater.box.com/s/479yflkelh9xjxi32ekzbre2wer5fsmz 

https://bridgewater.box.com/s/zqyfln3uwpfebahz4drdc37afh4du3im

Bridgewater College has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to obtain resources to enhance the College’s facilities, including the recent addition to and renovation of the College’s primary athletic facility.  The College is posting the following Notice as required by federal law for organizations which benefit from the USDA’s funding program: 

NOTICE
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form.  You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form.  Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax at (202) 690-7442, or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

Quick Link:
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=124361&clientkey=16288201D4A1D6526C3A89AE4682CD7B