Access Consultant: Hickory campus - Appalachian State University : Job Details

Posting DetailsRequest to Recruit Position Title Access Consultant: Hickory campus Location Hickory, North Carolina Faculty Rank No Provide RankPosition Number 088311 Department Office of Access & Equity: Disability Resources - 620000Position Summary Information Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of progressive experience working directly with individuals with disabilities
• Demonstrated knowledge, training or experience interpreting federal and state laws regarding disability rights
• Demonstrated knowledge of determining eligibility for disability-related accommodations
• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselor Education, Special Education, Psychological or Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Student Affairs or related discipline

License/Certification RequiredPreferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a disability resource office at an institution of higher education
• Direct experience reviewing documentation and determining eligibility for disability-related accommodations
• Masters Degree in human services field such as Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field
• Familiarity with various neuropsychological, psycho-educational and psychological assessment batteries used in the diagnosis of learning disabilities, Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and traumatic brain injuries

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Office of Access & Equity: Disability Resources (ODR) provides leadership to the University's efforts to foster a welcoming and accessible environment. The office promotes equity in educational opportunity, programming, and employment and promotes an environment of respect and access for all members of the University community.ODR provides leadership through campus collaborations and intentional partnerships to cultivate an accessible living, learning, and working environment, resulting in full access for people with disabilities at Appalachian State University.The Access Consultant reports directly to the Assistant Director of Disability Resources and is responsible for supporting the mission of the Office of Access and Equity: Disability Resources through:

• Coordination of the interactive process and evaluation of requests for and coordination of, accommodations, approved academic adjustments, workplace accommodations, auxiliary aids & services
• Review of student requests for accommodations and evaluating disability documentation, determining eligibility of academic adjustments, accommodations, and access needs
• Development of office guidelines and procedures
• Education and outreach for the Office of Access and Equity: Disability Resources (ODR) by coordinating outreach and initiatives for training with constituent groups and the campus community regarding disability-related topics
• Distribution of information to the university community related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 Rehabilitation Act, disability issues, including, but not limited to being evaluated, the provision of reasonable accommodations, on-campus resources and off-campus agency support
• Consultation with faculty and staff regarding accessibility and the implementation of accommodations/academic adjustments
• Promotion of access to university programs and activities.

Type of Position Full Time Position Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours M-F, 8:00A-5:00P Monday - Friday with flexible working hours with some evenings to meet business needs of Hickory location Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff No Suggested Salary Range $48,000-51, 000 Physical Demands of Position To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Posting Details Information Posting Date 12/12/2024 Closing Date 01/13/2025 Open Until Filled No Evaluation of Applications Begins 12/12/2024 Proposed Date of Hire 02/03/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach required documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application form with contact information included

Search Chair Name Ronaka Adams Search Chair Email [email protected] Quick Link Posting Number 201501544P