Accessibility Counselor

Position Information

Title Information

Security Sensitive Position? Yes

Hours of Work: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Posting Number: TSU
203760

Official TSU

Title:

Accessibility Counselor

Grant

Title:

N/A

Under general supervision, comprehensive accommodationservice-related services are provided to students with disabilities. Conduct psychosocial educational workshops for program participants and the University community. Assures University compliance with applicable federal, state, and locallaws and regulations.

• Collect and analyze disability verification records, certifystudent’s eligibility for services, and determine reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities per the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Facilitate the provision of support services, i.e., auxiliaryaids, assistive equipment, academic support tutorials, etc.
• Provide psychosocial education and coaching assessment services to support student situational concerns that impact academic success and measure intervention strategic plan outcomes.
• Provide consultations, presentations, and workshops for faculty, staff, and students on disability laws and regulations that promote an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessiblelearning environment.
• Coordinate exam proctoring administrative processes and services.
• Manage a service caseload and provide ongoing case management.
  
  Monitor accommodations, academic needs, student progress, and academic standings.
• Maintain electronic confidential files and service records.
  
  Generate monthly service reports that support statistical data for program operations.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of campus supportiveresources and cultivate internal and external professionalpartnerships that support student academic performance.
• Maintain awareness of best practices, emerging trends, and new legislation relevant to counseling and disability support services.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Percent FTE: 1.0

Hiring Range: $59,442.00-$75,788.56

Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, and/or Rehabilitation Counseling from an accredited college or university.

Professional certification or license is preferred but not required.

• Disability related 504 and ADA federal and statelegislations.
• Academia policies and practices related to persons with disabilities.
• Sensitivity to the needs of diverse cultures, ethnicities, and disabilities.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Microsoft Office applications or similar computerfunctions.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Solution-focused with sound decision-making strategies.
• Planning and leading activities/projects.

• Prepare and analyze important data for service reports.
• Communication effectively with a diverse community.
• Establish a rapport with students.
• Work independently.

Minimum three to five years of related work experience in an academic disability and/or counseling support service environment.

• Work is performed in an interior business work environment.
• Outreach activities may be performed in an external campuslocation.
• Minimal exposure to physical risks with limited standing,walking, bending, lifting, and/or carrying equipment.

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all personsregardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictlyobserved in all University employment-related activities such asadvertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employmentbenefits.

This policy expressly prohibits harassment anddiscrimination in employment based on race, color, religion,gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin,individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance withthe provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws,including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Close Date: 08/10/2026

Open Until Filled (overrides close field):
No