Access Counselor - Military veterans preferred

2025-05-15
Arkansas State University
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Jonesboro
Arkansas
72401
United States

Position #: A02643

Department: Access and Accommodation Services

Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs)

# of openings: 1

Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Type of Employment: Staff

Location: ASU-Jonesboro

Closing: 6/13/25


Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The access counselor will help facilitate accommodations for students with various types of disabilities. This includes conducting intake sessions, documentation analysis, and determining reasonable and appropriate accommodations for the classroom setting and beyond. They will also make appropriate university and community referrals as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate accommodations for students with various types of disabilities
  • Conduct intake sessions, documentation analysis, and determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations
  • Work with students and faculty to successfully implement accommodations and address accommodation concerns
  • Conduct follow-up services when needed to ensure student access and support
  • Outreach programming
  • Provide community and campus referrals when needed
  • Participate in staff meetings and training when required
  • Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Access and Accommodation Services office and serve as a resource for the campus community
  • Other duties as assigned


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant disability law

Assessment of functional limitations due to disability and facilitating appropriate accommodations

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Effective interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills are required

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information and academic integrity.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a B.A. in social work, psychology, or a similar degree (master's in counseling, social work, or similar degree preferred)

Preferred one year of experience working with students with disabilities in a school setting.

Preferred certification or licensure in mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling, social work, or a similar field

Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding disabilities and higher education

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PI271041252