Student Support Counselor/Accessibility Coordinator

1. Master’s Degree in Counseling, Student Development, Social Work, Psychology, or related field, required
2. Experience with legal frameworks involving accommodations for students with disabilities and federal laws and regulations, required. 
3. Experience with diagnostic assessments, including medical, psychological, and/or educational documentation, required.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist students with disabilities to obtain classroom accommodations that support their academic success.
2. Ensure college compliance in accordance with ADA, state and federal laws, and North Carolina Community College System regulations.
3. Monitor ADA regulations and provide ongoing education to faculty and staff regarding ADA guidelines, technical standards, and related issues.
4. Coordinate assistive technology, interpreters, readers, note-takers, and relevant needs for accommodations.
5. Provide navigation, academic advising, and registration assistance to ensure students make informed decisions about their academic pathways.
6. Coordinate proctoring services for students with disabilities.
7. Collaborate with special programs such as Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), Mental Health, and North Carolina  Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (NCEIPD) to provide comprehensive support for students. 
8. Implement early intervention strategies and follow-up activities to promote student retention and successful goal attainment. 
9. Provide limited personal counseling to support students in achieving personal goals, while promoting and connecting them with appropriate community resources.
10. Participate in College committees and engage in professional development on and off campus.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.