Access Counselor & Consultant at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date	12/02/2024
Classification Title	Advising and Student Services
Rank	N - No Rank
Working Title	Access Counselor & Consultant
Department	331820 - IAS Disability Resource Center
Position Number	D94313
Representation	AU - AAUP
Renewable	Renewable
End date, if applicable
Position FTE	1.0
Tenure Status	N - not applicable

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Position Summary	The Access Counselor & Consultant (AC&C) applies a clear understanding of Title II of Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Housing Act (FHA), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2), (ORS) 659A.103-145, ORS 447.210-280, and Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA), to engage with the interactive process with disabled students to determine eligibility for ADA services. The AC&C collaborates with disabled students to determine reasonable accommodations based on disability-related functional limitations and environmental barriers. The AC&C may focus some of their work on an area of expertise including but not limited to neurodiversity inclusion, blind and low-vision access, and D(d)eaf and hard-of-hearing access. The Access Counselor & Consultant will also engage in a faculty-facing interactive process to assist the Director in evaluating fundamental alteration concerns in order to maintain the integrity of impacted academic courses and programs. Throughout the interactive process with faculty and students, the Access Counselor & Consultant considers all relevant information, including the nuances of a student’s disability experience and the intersection with the unique characteristics of a student’s courses, academic program, and/or university life to determine reasonable accommodations and provide auxiliary aids and services. In order to provide robust and responsive services and support for students with diverse backgrounds,, the Access Counselor & Consultant anticipates, accepts, and respects differences; adapts to the diverse styles and needs of colleagues, faculty, and students; advocates for services that facilitate equity for diverse students; advocates for and supports programs that will enhance the understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, including disability as diversity; uses an intersectional framework for understanding and communicating with the campus community and students from other cultures; and integrates cultural knowledge into work at every level. The Access Counselor & Consultant uses their knowledge, skills, and creativity to ensure that accommodations are appropriately approved or denied and that approved accommodations are implemented by on-campus partners. The AC&C acts as a resource to students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications	BA/BS with 3+ years of related experience experience in higher education disability services OR Master’s in counseling, higher education administration, social work, or related field with 1+ year of experience in higher education, counseling, education, social work, or related field. Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree in a related field (Human Services, Social Work, Higher Education, Disability Studies, counseling, or related field) 2 years of experience in a higher education disability service office Knowledge of and experience with interpreting relevant regulations including Title II of Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Housing Act (FHA), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2), (ORS) 659A.103-145, ORS 447.210-280, and Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) Experience evaluating the functional impacts of disabling diagnoses and conditions in the context of higher education 1 year of experience with adaptive technology (AT) American Sign Language (ASL) fluency Bilingual Relevant certifications such as CRC, NCC, LCSW.
Key Cultural Competencies	Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences. Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds. Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship	Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours	Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement	Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be $54,684 to 58,044, but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator

Search Details

Posting Close Date	12/06/2024
Projected Close Date for Posting	Closes
Application screening begins
Quick Link	https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/46389

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you first find out about this position?
   • PSU Website
   • Indeed.com
   • HERCJobs
   • Urban League of Portland
   • Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
   • Oregon Employment Department
   • Social Media
   • Person Referral
   • Career Builder
   • Glass Door
   • Other - Please describe in the next Question
2. If you selected Other, please describe.

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3. * This position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Are you currently employed as an AAUP academic professional?
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   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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