Counselor Student Accessibility Service

Counselor, Student Accessibility Service

Department:
Center for Counseling & Student Development, PM

Position Type:
Regular

Salary: $65,000 annually

Open: 12‑17‑2025 | Close: 01‑07‑2026

To develop, administer, and coordinate programs and services that provide full access and involvement in university life for students with disabilities. This position helps ensure CSU’s compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Student Counseling and Accessibility, provide ongoing support to the university and foster inter‑departmental communication with academic and student services in the coordination of services and accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Analyze and interpret diagnostic assessment results and reports to determine service eligibility and disability verification.
• Obtain additional relevant information from other sources, such as medical or psychological.
• Comply with ADA and the Rehabilitation Act Section 504 accommodations as well as relevant CSU policies to enforce and implement SAS procedures to ensure accurate application to university‑wide policies.
• Refer to community or campus services for additional evaluation/assessment.
• Develop and implement accommodation plans based on diagnostic information and interview.
• Authorize and coordinate support services, including reading, note‑taking, and alternative test‑taking services.
• Arrange accommodations and services for individuals with disabilities, such as American Sign Language interpreters, Braille information, recorded books and materials, testing accommodations, and accessible housing.
• Maintain a confidential file on each student containing medical documentation, initial intake forms, case notes, housing situations, and other appropriate information.
• Act as liaison with faculty and/or staff in the coordination and implementation of accommodation plans and support services.
• Compile a periodical newsletter or brief on the SAS for the CSU community.
• Participate in staff meetings, events, and in‑service training opportunities.
• Encourage enrollment of qualified students into Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society.
• Serve as an advocate for individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access.
• Provide representation on relevant campus committees.
• Serve as a resource person in coordinating appropriate referrals within and outside of CSU.
• Attend recruitment seminars and special programs at CSU to provide information on the SAS.
• Advisement:
  Assist with the identification of potential individuals with disabilities.
• Assist individuals with disabilities with admission, orientation, registration, and advisement.
• Provide information related to education, career, and personal goals.
• Assist individuals with disabilities with appropriate academic adjustments consistent with the student’s documentation.
• Maintain professional standards via workshops, conferences, journals, etc.
• Maintain contact within the profession and community.

• Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a related field.

• Three (3) years of full‑time professional work experience providing services for individuals with disabilities, preferably in a college or university setting; knowledge of federal and state laws regarding post‑secondary students with disabilities.
• Experience accessing and entering data into a Student Information System (such as Accommodate) is required.
• Evenings and weekends are required during peak registration periods.

• Speaking – talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension – understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Service Orientation – actively looking for ways to help people.
• Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Writing – communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Active Learning –…