Accessibility Services Coordinator/Counselor

Robeson Community College; Lumberton (NC); Presencial; USD 50 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Robeson Community College in Lumberton, North Carolina, invites applications for an Accessibility Services Coordinator/Counselor. This full-time, on-site role supports students with disabilities by coordinating accommodations, intake, and the interactive process, while providing counseling and referral services.

The position collaborates with faculty and staff to promote accessible programs, ensures compliance with ADA and Section 504, maintains confidential records, and supports student

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in counseling or a related field is required.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure preferred.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Ability to conduct student intake, review documentation, participate in the interactive process, and coordinate accommodations.
• Knowledge of counseling practices, crisis response, referral processes, and student support services.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to maintain confidential student information and accurate records in accordance with laws and institutional requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, student cases, documentation, and follow-up activities.
• Ability to use student information systems, electronic records systems, and assistive technology.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate accessibility services for students with disabilities.
• Provide short-term counseling, crisis support, referrals, and follow-up services.
• Coordinate testing accommodations, assistive technology, and other accessibility resources.
• Maintain confidential student records and support compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to promote equitable access and student success.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration with faculty

Organization and multitasking

Confidentiality and records management

Crisis support and counseling basics

Formação académica

Master’s degree in counseling or related field

Licensure or eligibility for licensure

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Robeson Community College is a student-centered institution providing accessible educational opportunities to the diverse population of Robeson County and the surrounding region. The College offers associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and workforce training designed to support academic, technical, and career development. Faculty and staff work collaboratively to provide high-quality instruction and comprehensive student support services that promote student achievement, persistence, completion, and preparation for further education and employment.

Role Description

The Accessibility Services Coordinator/Counselor is a full-time, on-site position located in Lumberton, North Carolina. This position coordinates Accessibility Services for students with documented disabilities and provides professional counseling and student support services.

The Coordinator/Counselor manages the accessibility process, including student intake, review of disability documentation, the interactive process, determination and coordination of reasonable accommodations, and communication with students and faculty regarding approved accommodations. The position works collaboratively with faculty and staff to support equitable access to educational programs and services and coordinates testing accommodations, assistive technology, and other accessibility-related resources.

In the counseling role, the Coordinator/Counselor provides short-term counseling, crisis support, referrals, and follow-up services to students experiencing personal, academic, or emotional concerns. The position also connects students with appropriate campus and community resources and participates in outreach, education, and programming related to accessibility, mental health, and student well-being.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining confidential student records, supporting compliance with applicable federal and state requirements and College policies, monitoring the effectiveness of services, and contributing to College initiatives focused on student retention, persistence, and success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or a related field required.
• Professional counseling licensure or eligibility for licensure preferred.
• Knowledge of disability and accessibility services in higher education, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Ability to conduct student intake, review documentation, participate in the interactive process, and coordinate reasonable accommodations.
• Knowledge of counseling practices, crisis response, referral processes, and student support services.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to maintain confidential student information and accurate records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, student cases, documentation, and follow-up activities.
• Ability to use student information systems, electronic records systems, assistive technology, and other technology related to student support and accessibility services.
• Commitment to working collaboratively as part of a student-centered campus support team.