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College Life Resource Coordinator/Lecturer

Appalachian State University

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

Feb 21, 2026

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Position Title	College Life Resource Coordinator/Lecturer
Location	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	Yes
Provide Rank	Adjunct Lecturer
Position Number	0A0071
Department	Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education - 260200

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	The Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program ( SDAP) is a transition-focused, non-degree program for students with intellectual disabilities with the purpose of increasing their self-determination. SDAP students audit college courses, including core courses focused on life skills development, and receive individualized coaching using a person-centered planning process. SDAP students benefit from an all-encompassing collegiate experience and are an integral part of the campus community. Graduates leave the program with skills that will help them advocate for themselves throughout their adult lives and have a greater opportunity to secure employment in fields that are meaningful to them. The College Life Resource Coordinator/Lecturer provides students with access to resources on and off campus to ensure their success. This role collaborates with the director and assistant director on student goals, concerns, and curriculum development. The College Life Resource Coordinator/Lecturer may supervise graduate assistants, interns and volunteers as needed.
Minimum Qualifications	Master's in Special Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a related field required Experience working with and/or teaching specific populations Experience with a person-centered planning approach to advising Experience teaching at the college level Experience working on a team Strong written and verbal communication skills Be willing to work an occasional evening or weekend due to university events, but not more than 5 times a semester Be willing to accept occasional student/staff emergency communications on evenings and/or weekends Experience working with a smartphone and smartphone apps for communication
License/Certification Required	N/A
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working with and/or teaching individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The College Life Resource Coordinator/Lecturer is responsible for the following: Managing the College Life Peer Supports (student staff) who live with SDAP students in student housing; Managing the SDAP mentorship program involving upper-level SDAP students who mentor first- and second-year SDAP students; Providing weekly coaching of individual SDAP students; Planning, preparing, and teaching courses in life-skills topics for SDAP and other university students; Producing the SDAP monthly newsletter; Supporting SDAP's social media presence; Supervising other student staff and volunteers as needed; Maintaining files and records related to SDAP student academic and community engagement performance; Assisting with program recruitment and admissions activities and processes; Assisting with a variety of leadership activities including program planning, revision, and sustainability efforts; Attending occasional professional development opportunities; Responding to student/staff requests for information in a variety of formats including in-person, text, email, phone, video-call, etc.; Providing staff representation at SDAP outreach events; Performing other related duties as assigned.
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship?	VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	$41,500-$64,890
Physical Demands of Position	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	02/20/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins	03/09/2026
Proposed Date of Hire	05/04/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants	For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board: Cover Letter Resume A minimum list of 3 professional references with contact information attached or provide in the application.
Search Chair Name	Beth Sibley
Search Chair Email	sibleyem@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53366
Posting Number	201501732P