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Counselor, Student Accessibility Services

Job Description

Class Description

To perform professional level work supporting students with disabilities primarily, and the general student population as needed or required. Responsible for the leadership and management operations of the campus Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Center.  Accountable for coordinating efforts to make the Community College accessible to all students with disabilities, evaluating needs for  classroom accommodations, and providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations to students under the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (ADAAA) OF 2008. 

Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field.  Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.  

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree in Human Services (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education or related field required.  Three (3) years of full time professional work experience providing services for individuals with disabilities, preferably in a college or university setting.  Knowledge of Federal and State laws regarding post-secondary students with disabilities.    Experience accessing and entering data into a Student Information System (such as Banner) is required. Evenings and weekends are required during peak registration periods.


For best consideration please apply by January 8, 2023.

Class Specific Essential Duties

  1. Remain knowledgeable about the College, its structure, culture, policies, and practices.
  2. Serve as point of contact for internal and external organizations.
  3. Provide academic advisement services, to the general population, as required.
  4. Prepare and analyze reports, as requested.
  5. Develop and implement policies and procedures, as required.
  6. Serve as an advocate for the College and its students, as required.
  7. Serve as liaison between College departments, faculty and/or staff, as required.
  8. Serve on appropriate departmental, division and college-wide committees.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Position Specific Essential Duties

  1. Under the supervision of the Director of SAS, provide ongoing support to the college community in general and foster inter-departmental communication with academic and student services areas in the coordination of services and accommodations for students with disabilities.
  2. Serve as primary staff liaison to the Director by providing work direction to assigned staff; coordinating staff schedules; monitoring office protocols and expectations; and promoting consistent application of SAS policies and procedures.
  3. Comply with ADAAA/504/508 accommodations as well as relevant CCBC polices to enforce and implement SAS procedures to ensure their accurate application to college wide policies.
  4. Conduct interviews with prospective, new and currently enrolled students who are interested in obtaining accommodations for a disability or disabilities.
  5. Manage an active caseload of students with disabilities using established mechanisms to monitor and track outcomes and maintain reporting statistics and records in accordance with professional, institutional and state guidelines.
  6. Collaborate with professionals who provide documentation, CCBC faculty and the student in the coordination of accommodations. 
  7. Proactively provide effective outreach, connection and advocacy to students who are working with the Student Accessibility Services Center with disabilities to promote student persistence and retention. 
  8. Use effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to identify and implement solutions to complex, sensitive issues and educate students in self-advocacy to help implement reasonable accommodations. 
  9. Provide academic advising, educational counseling and assistance to students in the resolution of problems affecting their access to and progress in college and refer students that would benefit from additional student support services to appropriate resources as necessary. 
  10. Maintain and update confidential files and program records accurately and securely. 
  11. Encourage enrollment of qualified students into Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society.    Support students in continued participation and achievement.
  12. Collaborate with SAS colleagues and others to in the development of programs and events for new and continuing students.
  13. Participate in staff meetings, events, and in service training opportunities.

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