Disability Services Counselor

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Type of Position:Professional Staff - Student Affairs

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:Regular

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Sponsorship Available:

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Institution Name: University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations.

UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:Student Life and Leadership

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Summary of Job Duties:Position Summary

This position works under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Students and provides support services to students with disabilities.

General Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule interpreters for deaf/hard of hearing students for all campuses;

Serve as the primary contact for students with disabilities;

Collect, review and maintain confidentiality of student disability documentation and all FERPA bound student records and communications;

Interview and register students with the disability services office and determine appropriate accommodations.

Assist students with disabilities in the admissions process, financial aid, career planning, and the selection of coursework.

Serve as a liaison between students and faculty in the provision of accommodations.

Provide entrance and classroom testing accommodations for students with disabilities as needed.

Assist with training for faculty and staff on topics related to effectively serving students with disabilities.

Coordinate services for low-vision/blind students including assistive technology needs and textbook formatting.

Collaborate with state and community agencies to provide services to disability students.

Provide general academic advising services to general population students as needed.

Assist in the development and delivery of new student orientation, student resource fairs, and preview/recruitment events.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree in rehabilitation counseling, counseling, social work, psychology, education, higher education or a related area from accredited institution;
  
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  
  
• Sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the two-year college student;
  
  
• Customer and solutions oriented with a strong commitment to customer service, while maintaini ng compliance with policies and ADA guidelines.
  
  

• Commitment to the mission of a comprehensive two-year college and an understanding of the different components of a student services operation.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience serving students in a two-year college environment;
  
  

• Two (2) years of experience working in a higher education setting as a counselor or with disability services; and ;
  
  
• Knowledgeable of assessment measures (academic, vocational, psycho-social) and accommodation protocol;
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within courses and classrooms, as related to serving students with disabilities ;
  
  
• Knowledge of community social agencies, services and resources for the disabled.
  
  
• Master's Degree Preferred
  
  

Salary Information:

$38,000 - $42,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Letters of Recommendation, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)

Additional Information:

Recruitment Contact Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere.

No person at the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College will, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefit of, or be subjected to sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct under any education program or activity.

We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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Benefits Eligible:Yes