[Athen] University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College hiring Disability Services Counselor

[Lydia X. Z. Brown]

The University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College in North Little
Rock, Arkansas, is accepting applications for a Disability Services
Counselor position. The University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical
College provides access to a high-quality education that promotes
student learning and enables individuals to develop to their fullest
potential. Following is a link to the job description:
https://uaptc.edu/docs/default-source/human-resources/employment-opportunities/disability-services-counselor<https://uaptc.edu/docs/default-source/human-resources/employment-opportunities/disability-services-counselor.pdf?sfvrsn=44d08eca_2>.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please feel free to
contact me.

Cindi Holleman
Disability Services Counselor
South Campus| Room 105C
Office Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
office 501-812-2862 | fax 501-771-5916cholleman at uaptc.edu


The University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College in North Little
Rock, Arkansas, is accepting applications for Disability Services
Counselor. University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College provides
access to high-quality education that promotes student learning and
enables individuals to develop to their fullest potential.

*SALARY RANGE: $38,000 - $42,000 *

*Position Summary: *

This position works under the supervision of the Associate Dean of
Students and provides support services to students with disabilities.

*General Responsibilities: *

1. Coordinate and schedule interpreters for deaf/hard of hearing
students for all campuses;

2. Serve as the primary contact for students with disabilities;

3. Collect, review and maintain confidentiality of student disability
documentation and all FERPA bound student records and communications;

4. Interview and register students with the disability services office
and determine appropriate accommodations.

5. Assist students with disabilities in the admissions process,
financial aid, career planning, and the selection of coursework.

6. Serve as a liaison between students and faculty in the provision of
accommodations.

7. Provide entrance and classroom testing accommodations for students
with disabilities as needed.

8. Assist with training for faculty and staff on topics related to
effectively serving students with disabilities.

9. Coordinate services for low-vision/blind students including
assistive technology needs and textbook formatting.

10. Collaborate with state and community agencies to provide services
to disability students.

11. Collaborate with state and community agencies to provide services
to disability students.

12. Provide general academic advising services to general population
students as needed.

13. Other duties as assigned.

*Minimum Qualifications: *

• Master’s Degree in rehabilitation counseling, counseling, social
work, psychology, education, or a related area from accredited
institution;

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the two-year college
student;

• Customer and solutions oriented with a strong commitment to customer
service, while maintaining compliance with policies and ADA
guidelines.

• Commitment to the mission of a comprehensive two-year college and an
understanding of the different components of a student services
operation.

*Preferred Qualifications *

• Experience serving students in a two-year college environment;

• Two (2) years of experience working in a higher education setting as
a counselor or with disability services; and;

• Knowledgeable of assessment measures (academic, vocational,
psycho-social) and accommodation protocol;

• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within courses and
classrooms, as related to serving students with disabilities;

• Knowledge of community social agencies, services and resources for
the disabled.

*Application Procedures: *

Interested candidates should submit a University of Arkansas - Pulaski
Technical College application, resume, list of three references and
unofficial copies of transcripts and technical certificates to: UA -
Pulaski Technical College Office of Human Resources. Please follow the
link below to complete a University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical
College application. *You may email humanresources at uaptc.edu
<humanresources at uaptc.edu>, fax (501) 812-2389 or mail your
application information to: University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical
College Office of Human Resources, 3000 West Scenic Drive North Little
Rock, Arkansas 72118. *

http://www.uaptc.edu/employment_opportunities

*AA/EOE *

**This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background
check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone
shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to
the requirements of this position. The criminal background check will
be used in a confidential, nondiscriminatory manner consistent with
state and federal law. **
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