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title: Education Coordinator Academic Career Support
description: CLE | College Living Experience is hiring for the Education Coordinator Academic
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| **Company** | CLE | College Living Experience |
| **Location** | San Diego, CA |
| **Salary** | $70.3K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time, Part Time, Contractor |
| **Posted** | Nov 12, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for CLE | College Living Experience.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for CLE | College Living Experience.

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Most similar jobs pay $42,000 – $53,000 a year (median $47,000).

## 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

**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
## Skills

- Special Needs Education
- Admissions Coordination
- Disability Services
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem Solving
- Career Development
- Tutoring
- Microsoft Word
- Goal Setting
- Microsoft Outlook
- Auditing
- Interviewing Skills
- Coordinating
- Advising
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Driving
- Communication
- Recruitment
- Coaching
- Equities
- Detail Oriented
## Benefits

- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- 401(k) Plans
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts

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