Access Counselor (10 Month)
Geneseo
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Job summary
SUNY Geneseo seeks an Access Counselor to support students with disabilities and enable equal access to courses, programs, and campus life. The role works under the Director of Accessibility Services to implement accommodations and promote inclusive practice.
The position is 10-month, full-time, with an emphasis on direct student support, advocacy, and collaboration with campus stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant laws and university policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Knowledge of ADA, Section 504, and NYS Human Rights law.
- Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not offered.
Responsibilities
- Direct support and case management for students with disabilities.
- Assist with Access Advocates Program coordination and training.
- Maintain student records and accommodations documentation.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to facilitate access to courses and services.
- Represent the Office of Accessibility Services on campus committees and initiatives.
Skills
Education
Job description
Applicants should provide information for three references, two of which must be professional/supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of interviews.
In your cover letter, please speak to your experience as it relates to the qualifications. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages.
Position Information
Campus Title
Campus Title Access Counselor (10 Month)
Department
Department Office of Accessibility Services
Position Summary
SUNY Geneseo is dedicated to providing students equal and comprehensive access to college-wide programs, services, and campus facilities. The Office of Accessibility Services ( OAS ) coordinates reasonable accommodations to ensure full participation and equal access for students with disabilities.
The OAS is seeking an individual to join their team and serve as an Access Counselor. This individual would work with the OAS team to facilitate access to courses, programs, services, and activities for students with disabilities. They would also provide direct support to students, as well as increase awareness and education about disability and inclusion campus-wide. This is a 10-month, full-time position.
*This is a 10 month position that has a non-obligation period during the months of January and July.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to persons with disabilities, including the ADAA , Section 504, and the NYS Human Rights law.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment
- Candidates for this position must be eligible to work in the United States. VISA sponsorship is not offered.
- Experience in the higher education setting working with individuals with disabilities
- Demonstrated leadership in a higher education setting
Other Skills Required
The Access Counselor reports to the Director of Accessibility Services, within the Division of Academic Affairs.
Posting Number S461
Number of Vacancies 1
Line # to be filled TBD
Full or Part-time Full-Time
Appointment Type Term
Job Posting Date 10/08/2026
Apply By 10/29/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Mission Statement
We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.
Vision
We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.
Values
The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:
- Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
- Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
- Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates
different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and
contributions of each individual. - Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,
empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global
communities. - Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of
environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the
past and our obligations to the future.
Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.
To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion!
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police . The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.
- Engage in the interactive process with students requesting accommodations
- Review student documentation and self-report of disability barriers and history of accommodations
- Engage in consultation with faculty and staff and treatment providers, when necessary
- Determine reasonable accommodations required for equal access
Percentage Of Time 20%
Direct Support and Case Management
- Provide individualized, weekly support for students with disabilities
- Case management and advocacy
- Provide academic support counseling
Percentage Of Time 20%
Support Access Advocates Program
- Assist Access Advocate Program Coordinator with coordinating outreach and campus community education programming and training on topics related to accessibility and inclusion
- Assist Access Advocate Program Coordinator with weekly group supervision and trainings with undergraduate student interns
Percentage Of Time 10%
Maintain Student Records
- Maintain student records, schedules, and correspondence in OAS online software (Accommodate)
Percentage Of Time 5%
Programming and Cross-Campus Collaboration
- Assist the Director in working with key campus stakeholders to facilitate access to courses, programs, services, and activities for students with disabilities
- Lead faculty/staff training on legal requirements for accommodations and equal access, as well as promote accessible and inclusive practices
Percentage Of Time 5%
Represent the OAS
- Represent the OAS on college committees and campus events to raise awareness about the office and broadly on issues related to disability and access
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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