• Student Development Specialist

    Arkansas State University (Jonesboro, AR)


    Job Details

    Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

     

    Student Development Specialist

     

    Working Title Access Counselor

     

    Position # A02643

     

    Department Access and Accommodation Services

    Employment Status:

    Full time (29-40 Hrs)

    Type of Employment:

    Staff

    # of openings:

    1

    Location:

    ASU-Jonesboro

    Proposed Salary Range:

    Commensurate with Experience

    Closing:

    6/13/25

     

    Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

    Position Summary:

    The access counselor will help facilitate accommodations for students with various types of disabilities. This includes conducting intake sessions, documentation analysis, and determining reasonable and appropriate accommodations for the classroom setting and beyond. They will also make appropriate university and community referrals as needed.

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    + Facilitate accommodations for students with various types of disabilities

    + Conduct intake sessions, documentation analysis, and determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations

    + Work with students and faculty to successfully implement accommodations and address accommodation concerns

    + Conduct follow-up services when needed to ensure student access and support

    + Outreach programming

    + Provide community and campus referrals when needed

    + Participate in staff meetings and training when required

    + Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Access and Accommodation Services office and serve as a resource for the campus community

    + Other duties as assigned

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

    Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant disability law

     

    Assessment of functional limitations due to disability and facilitating appropriate accommodations

     

    Effective written and verbal communication skills

     

    Effective interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills are required

     

    Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information and academic integrity.

    General Days/Hours:

    Monday - Friday

    8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

     

    Additional hours as requested and/or needed

     

    Regular and reliable attendance

    Other:

    Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Minimum of a B.A. in social work, psychology, or a similar degree (master’s in counseling, social work, or similar degree preferred)

     

    Preferred one year of experience working with students with disabilities in a school setting.

     

    Preferred certification or licensure in mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling, social work, or a similar field

     

    Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding disabilities and higher education

    E-Verify Participation Notice:

    https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

    E-Verify Right to Work:

    https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng\_Es.pdf