Assistant Director of Accessibility/Counselor

Counseling Services

Search 1572 - Posted November 14, 2023

The Emporia State University Student Wellness Center is seeking an individual with excellent clinical and outreach skills for the position of Assistant Director of Accessibility/Counselor in Counseling and Accessibility Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Assistant Director of Accessibility/Counselor collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to create usable, equitable, inclusive, and sustainable learning environments.
• The Office of Student Accessibility Support Services is committed to supporting Emporia State University as a non - discriminating campus for qualified students with disabilities as mandated by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments (2008).
• The Assistant Director of Accessibility/Counselor also provides high quality, compassionate, and ethical outpatient psychotherapy to students individually and in groups to help them manage symptoms related to mental health that affect their ability to be successful academically and graduate.
• The Assistant Director of Accessibility/Counselor reports directly to the Senior Director of Mental Health, Counseling and Accessibility within the division of Enrollment Management and Student Success. This position is a full-time, 12-month appointment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications: 

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy; licensure with the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as a psychotherapist and more than one year of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling in addition to candidates who have experience in assessing, implementing, and overseeing accommodation plans in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines; experience with adaptive software and assistive technology; ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups including students, faculty, administrators, and external service.
  

COMPENSATION:

• Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Emporia State University offers a generous benefit package. Find out more about our health benefits, retirement options, paid time off, dependent and spouse tuition waiver program, and many other benefits at this link.

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of interest, resume, unofficial college transcripts and contact information for at least three professional references here.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.