What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Support Counselor/Accessibility Coordinator position at Isothermal Community College?
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In support of the overall Learning College, the Counselor and Student Advocacy Coordinator will assist in providing disability and, personal counseling services in a variety of settings for all students.
Essential Responsibilities * Assist students with disabilities to obtain classroom accommodations
- Develop, evaluate, and revise American with Disabilities Act (ADA) related policies and procedures for Isothermal Community College (ICC)
- Monitor regulations governing ADA programs and assist in educating faculty and staff of ADA guidelines, technical standards, and related issues
- Provide limited personal counseling to students to help them achieve personal goals and provide information to connect the students with community resources as appropriate.
- Provide advising and registration assistance to students
- Provide early intervention assistance and follow-up activities
- Coordinate proctoring services for students with disabilities
- Work closely with special programs such as: Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Trade Act Agreement, Mental Health, and North Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Services (NCVRS) to provide opportunities and assistance to students in need
- Travel to conferences and workshops, as necessary
- Provide coordination of the ASSIST Program
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities
- Develop an understanding and appreciation of the mission, history, current programs, services and goals of Isothermal Community College
- Ability to expand knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the Americans with Disability Act which applies to student access to education and information
- Must establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others including those from diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and the public
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effectively maintain records and generate reports
- Willingness to learn new skills and perform a variety of responsibilities
- Possess an energetic, creative, and collaborative professional demeanor
Qualifications * Master’s Degree from an accredited institution (Counseling, Student Development, Social Work, Psychology, or related field), required
- Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, or Distance Credential Counselor, preferred
- Experience working with students and people with special needs, preferred
- Strong computer background, preferred
Physical Demands
Typical office environment; infrequently lifting and carrying items up to 25 lbs.; infrequently traveling between buildings on campus or to other campuses; infrequently twisting or bending at the waist or reaching overhead; frequently listening to and talking with students, faculty, and other staff members; frequently sitting at a desk or workstation using a computer display, keyboard, mouse, and telephone; infrequently long hours.
Environmental Conditions
Inside.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $62,000
