Student Support and Disability Advisor

Student Support and Disability Advisor

Employer

Lenoir Community College
231 Highway 58 South
Kinston, NC 28502
Phone: 252-527-6223

Job Location

Lenoir Community College Main Campus, 231 Hwy. 58 S., Kinston, NC 28504

Salary/Grade

$45,000-$50,000 Annually

Benefits

State of NC

Job Category

  • Professional

Application Period

Opens: Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Closes: Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Target Start Date

Monday, January 3, 2022

Expected Work Hours

8am-5pm M-Th; 8am-3 pm F

Employment Type

Full-Time Position

Minimum Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, human services, or related field from a regionally accredited institution is required; master’s degree preferred
  • Three years of experience working with mental health and/or intellectual disabilities preferred
  • Must possess the ability to work as part of a team with a strong commitment to customer service
  • Must be able to effectively interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff
  • Must be able to multi-task and prioritize with concurrent deadlines; work accurately and quickly with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, human services, or related field from a regionally accredited institution is required; master’s degree preferred
  • Three years of experience working with mental health and/or intellectual disabilities preferred
  • Must possess the ability to work as part of a team with a strong commitment to customer service
  • Must be able to effectively interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff
  • Must be able to multi-task and prioritize with concurrent deadlines; work accurately and quickly with attention to detail

Position Description

The Student Support and Disability Advisor will serve as the primary point of contact and referral in admissions for matters related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for students with documented disabilities, mental health and drug and alcohol prevention activities throughout the College. The Advisor will engage faculty and staff on retention strategies for at-risk students, support the efforts of Title IX and VAWA compliance as an investigator, and make referrals for students requiring external mental health services.

The duties of the Student Success/ADA Advisor include, but are not limited to:            

  • Provide leadership in the interpretation and understanding of Section 504/508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Coordinate services for students with disabilities while ensuring that the College is in compliance with Section 504/508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Assist students with educational concerns as related to requests for accommodations
  • Assist students with scheduling during registration
  • Maintain proper documentation on all students with disabilities
  • Collect and verify medical documentation to determine student eligibility
  • Arrange and monitor interpreting services for students
  • Perform case management assignments and making appropriate referrals to other agencies
  • Coordinate professional, individual, and group counseling referrals and on-campus sessions for students to enhance their growth, development, and progress related to admissions, academic, social, and personal concerns
  • Promote mental wellness, drug and alcohol prevention efforts for students by engaging faculty and staff through seminars, online resources, and class activities
  • Serve as a trained investigator for matters related to Title IX and VAWA
  • Serve as a point of contact for student discipline matters in the absence of the Dean of Student Services
  • Support retention activities and provide opportunities for students to develop social, personal, and teamwork skills through extracurricular activities
  • Serve as liaison to the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and other community agencies
  • Participate in staff development and professional conferences, workshops, and seminars
  • Serve on college committees as designated by the President and/or the  Vice President of Student Services and Institutional Effectiveness
  • Compile statistical reports and information as needed
  • Assist with college recruiting and retention efforts
  • Participate in college activities including faculty/staff meetings
  • Participate with graduation exercises and other scheduled events
  • Identify and raise awareness of common themes that may impact the performance efforts of faculty, staff, and students
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Working Conditions

  • Typical office environment
  • Frequently sitting at a desk or workstation using a telephone, computer, keyboard, and mouse; some standing and walking

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, political affiliation, or disability.

How to Apply

Job Post Contact

Lenoir Community College

humanresources@lenoircc.edu

Phone:  252-527-6223 Ext. 390

Fax:  252-233-6899