Part-Time, Disability Services Provider

Lone Star College; Texas; On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Excellent work/life balance

Job summary

Lone Star College System is seeking a PT Disability Services Provider to support students with qualifying conditions by facilitating accommodations and promoting student retention. You will ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, educate students and staff on available services, and help create an inclusive educational environment.

Responsibilities include intake interviews, advising on documentation, liaising with faculty, and maintaining confidential records while supporting

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or related field and at least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in student services and accommodations is preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews, reviews supporting documentation, and determines appropriate accommodations for students with qualifying conditions in accordance with state and federal regulations and LSC policy
• Advises students with qualifying conditions on the process for obtaining accommodations, including determining documentation requirements in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Assists with resolving student and faculty conflicts regarding accommodations and advises on appropriate course of action as needed
• Serves as a liaison to faculty in the divisions to provide academic support to students with disabilities
• Provides academic, career, and disability-related support to new and continuing students with disabilities to promote student learning, development, and attainment of educational and career goals. May also provide academic and career support to other students outside of the Disability Services Office as needed
• Provides support services focused on the retention of at-risk students working with the Disability Services Office, including socially and economically disadvantaged, academically underprepared, non-traditional, and returning students. May also provide retention and student success support to other students as needed
• Provides campus and community partner presentations related to Disability Services
• Maintains confidential student disability records and documentation in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and LSC policy
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Skills

Career retention services

Communication skills

LSC philosophy

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals:

1. Opportunity through financial resilience
2. Leading in academic excellence
3. Strength in culture and talent development
4. Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu .

Located in suburban northwest Houston, in the heart of the Cy-Fair Community, Lone Star College-CyFair offers a full range of programs, including unique offerings in fire science technology, logistics management, and sonography. Since opening its award-winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth, supporting an exciting learning environment that combines state-of-the-art technology with active, collaborative learning.

The address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433. All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The PT Disability Services Provider (DSP) supports students with qualifying conditions, including disabilities and pregnancy-related conditions, by facilitating reasonable classroom accommodations with a focus on student retention. Contributes to the educational environment of the college by educating students, staff, and faculty on services available to students with qualifying conditions. Ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations related to serving students with qualifying conditions. Promotes equal access and participation in educational programs and campus activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts intake interviews, reviews supporting documentation, and determines appropriate accommodations for students with qualifying conditions in accordance with state and federal regulations and LSC policy.
2. Advises students with qualifying conditions on the process for obtaining accommodations, including determining documentation requirements in accordance with state and federal regulations
3. Develops and maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
4. Assists with resolving student and faculty conflicts regarding accommodations and advises on appropriate course of action as needed
5. Serves as a liaison to faculty in the divisions to provide academic support to students with disabilities
6. Provides academic, career, and disability-related support to new and continuing students with disabilities to promote student learning, development, and attainment of educational and career goals. May also provide academic and career support to other students outside of the Disability Services Office as needed
7. Provides support services focused on the retention of at-risk students working with the Disability Services Office, including socially and economically disadvantaged, academically underprepared, non-traditional, and returning students. May also provide retention and student success support to other students as needed
8. Provides campus and community partner presentations related to Disability Services
9. Maintains confidential student disability records and documentation in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and LSC policy
10. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated skill and knowledge in career and/or retention services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy of LSC

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in counseling or related field and at least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $27.69.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

EEO Employer

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.