Counselor and Student Advocacy Coordinator
Employer
Isothermal Community College
286 ICC Loop Road
Spindale, NC 28160
Phone: 828-286-3636
Job Location
Spindale, NC
Salary/Grade
Commensurate with experience
Benefits
Full Time Benefits
Job Category
- Professional
Application Period
Opens: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Closes: Sunday, June 30, 2024
Closes: Sunday, June 30, 2024
Target Start Date
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Expected Work Hours
Monday-Friday
Reports to
Director of Advising and Success Center
Employment Type
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree from an accredited institution (Counseling, Student Development, Social Work, Psychology, or related field), required
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, or Distance Credential Counselor, preferred
- Experience working with students and people with special needs, preferred
- Strong computer background, preferred
Position Description
In support of the overall Learning College, the Counselor and Student Advocacy Coordinator will assist in providing disability and, personal counseling services in a variety of settings for all students.
Responsibilities
- Assist students with disabilities to obtain classroom accommodations
- Develop, evaluate, and revise American with Disabilities Act (ADA) related policies and procedures for Isothermal Community College (ICC)
- Monitor regulations governing ADA programs and assist in educating faculty and staff of ADA guidelines, technical standards, and related issues
- Provide limited personal counseling to students to help them achieve personal goals and provide information to connect the students with community resources as appropriate.
- Provide advising and registration assistance to students
- Provide early intervention assistance and follow-up activities
- Coordinate proctoring services for students with disabilities
- Work closely with special programs such as: Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Trade Act Agreement, Mental Health, and North Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Services (NCVRS) to provide opportunities and assistance to students in need
- Travel to conferences and workshops, as necessary
- Provide coordination of the ASSIST Program
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities
- Develop an understanding and appreciation of the mission, history, current programs, services and goals of Isothermal Community College
- Ability to expand knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the Americans with Disability Act which applies to student access to education and information
- Must establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others including those from diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and the public
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effectively maintain records and generate reports
- Willingness to learn new skills and perform a variety of responsibilities
- Possess an energetic, creative, and collaborative professional demeanor
How to Apply
Please visit https://isothermal.peopleadmin.com to submit an online application packet.
Job Post Contact
Charity Allen