Anticipated Start Date: January 2026

Estimated Pay: $15.00 per hour

Number of Jobs Available: 14

Schedule: Varies based on student schedule, minimum 4 hours per week.

Location: On and off Campus

About the department / center:

CLSC (pronounced “classic”) offers individuals with intellectual disabilities academic, career, and independent living instruction at UD that prepares them for future employment or further education. As commuter or residential students, our program is two or four years. Students participate in classes, clubs, campus events, internships, and work experiences.

Role Description:

The Career & Life Studies Certificate (CLSC) Program is seeking Point Coaches and Internship Coaches for the Spring 2026 Semester.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Career Coaches: Support students on-site at internships, job shadows, and in completing internship evaluations. CLSC internships occur on or off campus depending on the students’ goals. Once students identify the natural resources at the site, the coach fades support.
• Point Coaches: Provide 1:1 coaching in academics, career explorations, campus engagement, and life strategies through person-centered planning for four hours per week. These sessions are built into student and coaches schedules in two 2-hour sessions at consistent schedule times every week, much like a class.

Qualifications:  

• Pursing a relevant degree in human services, psychology, education, social work, or other related fields preferred.
• Willingness to receive guidance from supervisors, with a focus on continuous personal and professional growth.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both one-on-one and small group settings.
• Demonstrated ability to actively listen to others’ needs, showing empathy and understanding.
• Capacity to approach challenges with analytical thinking, identifying solutions, and apply them effectively to support individuals through problem solving.

Hiring Timeline:

Application Review: November 10 - December 5

Interviews: December 1-19

Offers Extended: By December 23

Please note that dates are subject to change depending on the needs of the department.

Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work study eligibility can be found here. Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions