Education Coordinator – Academic and Career Support

Description

Job Type: Full-time, exempt

Location: San Diego

Salary: $70,300

Work Environment: Office-based with regular engagement across colleges, training programs, student settings, and community partners

Transportation: Valid driver’s license required; some local travel may be necessary for academic and employment coordination

Are You Looking for a Role Where You Support Student Success, Coordinate Academic Services, and Work Closely with Colleges and Families?

College Living Experience (CLE) is a comprehensive post-secondary transition program supporting young adults diagnosed with autism, AD/HD, and learning differences. Students attend college, universities, trade schools, and community-based programs while receiving individualized support across academics, career development, social skills, and independent living.

The Education Coordinator plays a central role in ensuring students’ academic success and career development progress. This position oversees academic planning, tutoring coordination, career development services, and communication with educational institutions while serving as a key liaison between CLE, colleges, instructors, and families.

This role blends academic advising, coordination, supervision, and relationship-building to help students remain on track toward their educational and career goals.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organizing systems, problem-solving academic challenges, and guiding students through post-secondary education.

One day, you may review a student’s academic background and help them select appropriate courses. On another day, you might be coordinating tutoring schedules, communicating with instructors or disability services, or conducting a degree audit to ensure graduation requirements are met. Over time, your work helps students build confidence, independence, and academic momentum. Your efforts directly support students’ academic persistence, performance, and long-term success.

Why People Love Working at CLE

Working at CLE means being part of a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to meaningful student outcomes.

• Your work has an impact. Academic coordination directly supports student success and retention.
• You build strong relationships. This role works closely with students, families, instructors, and community partners.
• You balance structure and flexibility. Each student’s plan is individualized, requiring thoughtful coordination.
• You collaborate across domains. Academic work integrates with career development and independent living support.

What You’ll Do

Academic Coordination & Advising

• Review student applications, educational backgrounds, and areas of interest to determine eligibility for academic programs
• Counsel students on appropriate educational pathways based on academic priorities and strengths
• Schedule courses for new and returning students, ensuring balanced schedules that meet program and institutional requirements
• Perform degree audits each semester to track progress toward graduation and completion requirements
• Stay current on academic programs offered by local colleges, universities, and trade schools

Tutoring & Career Development Supervision

• Manage and supervise tutoring and career development services, including recruiting, interviewing, and selecting instructors
• Coordinate tutoring and career development session schedules and adjust for absences or schedule changes
• Analyze student academic and career progress to determine need for additional or modified support
• Provide feedback to tutors and career development instructors regarding student performance

College & Community Liaison

• Build and maintain professional relationships with local colleges and training institutions, including admissions, registration, advising, disability services, instructors, and academic affairs
• Serve as a liaison between CLE, educational institutions, and community employment partners
• Communicate with instructors directly or through disability offices, based on instructor preference

Student Progress Monitoring & Family Communication

• Monitor academic and career development progress for each assigned student
• Communicate progress, concerns, and updates to parents directly or through student advisors
• Address identified academic or workplace deficiencies and document findings and actions in CLE systems
• Maintain an advising caseload and serve as a key contact for families and professionals supporting the student

Career Development & Job Coaching

• Supervise CLE staff in implementing career development assessments and goal-setting
• Provide direct instruction and job coaching in volunteer roles, internships (paid and unpaid), part-time and full-time employment, apprenticeships, and contract employment
• Instruct students on work ethics, professional behavior, and employer expectations
• Assist students in understanding employment trends, workplace expectations, and career pathways

Team Collaboration & Program Support

• Collaborate with CLE center leadership to assess student supports and adjust services as needed
• Attend parent weekends, meetings, and student events
• Respond promptly to communications from students, parents, staff, and instructors
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on program needs

Who Thrives in This Role

• This role is a strong fit for individuals who enjoy academic advising, coordination, and supporting students through complex educational pathways.
• Successful Education Coordinators are organized, detail-oriented, strong communicators, and comfortable balancing multiple student caseloads while collaborating with a broader support team.

What Makes This Role Unique

• You support students across academics and career development in one integrated role
• You work closely with colleges, instructors, and disability services
• You help students navigate post-secondary education with individualized support
• You collaborate across CLE domains to support holistic student success

Benefits Include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Social Science, or a related field required
• Relevant experience supporting students in academic or post-secondary settings preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Transportation Requirements

This role includes travel between work sites and transporting students as needed.

Applicants must:

• Possess a valid driver’s license

• Have at least one year of licensed driving experience

• Meet company motor vehicle insurance requirements