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Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training (ASERT) Collaborative is a statewide initiative funded through the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs. ASERT strengthens resources and support for individuals with autism and their families by uniting universities, medical centers, research institutes, and service providers.

Our Western Region team is dedicated to delivering high-quality training, resources, and community engagement. We are unique in that we:

* Serve as a trusted statewide resource through paautism.org, a comprehensive autism resource guide.

* Build connections across local, regional, and state networks to ensure consistent access to support.

* Focus on collaboration and innovation, rather than direct client care, allowing us to impact communities broadly.

Position Summary:

The Program Coordinator advances ASERT's mission in the Western Region by managing projects, developing resources, and building strong community relationships. This role requires excellent project management skills to identify stakeholder needs and translate them into actionable plans, as well as strong communication skills to represent ASERT at events and in outreach activities.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities while ensuring deliverables are met on time. Experience working with autistic individuals or within the autism community is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

* Manage projects from planning to completion, ensuring timely delivery of resources and initiatives.

* Engage with stakeholders, including state partners, advocacy organizations, and community members, to identify needs and develop responsive solutions.

* Organize and support the development of content, including informational resources, outreach communications, and website content for paautism.org.

* Represent ASERT at community events, conferences, and trainings to increase visibility and expand access to resources.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to strengthen ASERT's statewide network.

* Respond to community requests for information and training related to autism and ASERT.

* Contribute to evaluation and reporting efforts to measure program impact.

* High School diploma and 5 years of experience in project management, program coordination, or community engagement.

OR

* Bachelor's Degree in education, social work, psychology, public health, communications, or related field with 2 years of experience. _Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred._

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and professional writing.

* Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with attention to detail.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other collaboration tools.

* Ability to travel at least 3 times per month within the Western Region.

Additional Qualities Desired:

* Experience working with autistic individuals or within the autism community.

* Experience with content development, curriculum design, or resource creation.

* Familiarity with nonprofit, educational, or healthcare environments.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

* Act 33 with renewal

* Act 34 with renewal

* Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

_UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran_