Job Duties
The purpose of this position is to engage in an ongoing interactive process with students with disabilities while providing equal access, accommodations, and counseling to students in the academic setting. The Lead Student Accessibility Counselor will facilitate this by approving accommodations, providing case management, academic advising, effectively communicating with stakeholders and collaborating with students, faculty, and staff in the educational environment. This position will report to the Director of Counseling & Accessibility and serve as the primary contact for the Student Accessibility Office
The Student Accessibility Office organizational objective is to provide an integrated and cohesive set of support programs, services and activities for students with disabilities in accordance with ADA guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of learning disabilities, other disabilities, and handicapping conditions
Knowledge of post-secondary educational environment and infrastructure.
Demonstrate ability to provide services in compliance with local, state and federal disability laws (Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973).
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
Experience reading and interpreting psychological, psychiatric, medical, and educational documentation.
Demonstrated ability to determine eligibility for reasonable accommodations in an academic setting.
Additional Considerations
Master’s degree in psychology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field.
Considerable knowledge of learning disabilities, other disabilities, and handicapping conditions.
2+ years direct experience working with students with disabilities in an educational setting.
Working knowledge and/or field experience interpreting and applying the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Experience reading and interpreting psychological, psychiatric, medical, and educational documentation.
Demonstrated ability to determine eligibility for reasonable accommodations in an academic setting.
Ability to communicate and work on collaboratively with others, i.e. students, faculty, staff and parents.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Preferred: Experience working in an environment that serves clients with disabilities, preferably in a college or university setting. Familiarity with educational and assistive technologies related to accessibility.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a current resume/c.v to the online application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment.
The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.
Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.