Accommodations Counselor (Student Development Specialist II)
Disability Services, Texas A&M University
Disability Services, Texas A&M University
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENT
Texas A&M University is a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution located in College Station, Texas. The university is centrally located, approximately equidistant from three of the ten largest cities in the United States (Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio) and the state capital (Austin). The university’s enrollment is more than 50,000 students studying for degrees in twelve academic colleges including the Health Science Center and School of Law.
The Department of Disability Services is one of seventeen departments in the Division of Student Affairs. Disability Services promotes an inclusive environment at Texas A&M University by facilitating appropriate accommodations, empowering students to be self-advocates, and educating the campus community. Disability Services offers accommodations counseling, evaluation referral, disability-related information, adaptive technology services, sign language interpreting and transcription services for academically related purposes.
BRIEF POSITION OVERVIEW
Serves as one of eight professional staff members who work with a variety of students with disabilities to provide and facilitate academic accommodations. General office conditions with the majority of time spent in contact with students. Attends meetings and conferences concerning students and with student groups at times beyond usual working hours. Requires ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide on-going service and case management to a caseload of students with disabilities.
- Identify students with disabilities who are eligible for services (review documentation, conduct initial interviews).
- Assist as needed with exam accommodations and other assigned projects.
- Consult with campus units and departments regarding accessibility issues and laws.
- Serve on University, Division and Departmental committees and task forces.
- Keep updated on research and issues related to students with disabilities in higher education.
- Evening work and/or travel may be required.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in student affairs, counseling or related field preferred.
Experience: One or more years of full-time experience in student affairs work or related specialty with a Bachelor’s degree. No full-time experience required with a Master’s degree.
Special Knowledge: Preferred knowledge of disability law as it applies to higher education, knowledge of educational technology. A working knowledge and/or experience of students with psychiatric and mental health concerns and/or of students with Asperger’s Syndrome/Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Salary: $33,000-38,000
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 27, 2014 and will continue until position is filled.
TO APPLY
All applicants must complete the official university online application at http://jobpath.tamu.edu.
- See posting number #: S00375FY14
- It is also strongly recommended that all applicants attach/upload a current resume and cover letter as part of the online application.
All correspondence and questions related to the positions and search should be directed to:
Tracey Forman, Assistant Director and Search Committee Chair
Department of Disability Services
Cain Hall B118, 1224 TAMU
College Station, Texas 77843-1224
Department of Disability Services
Cain Hall B118, 1224 TAMU
College Station, Texas 77843-1224
Telephone: (979) 845-1637
Fax: (979) 458-1214
Email: traceyf@disability.tamu.edu
Website: http://disability.tamu.edu
