Academic Counselor

Loras College•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

Beginning August 2026 POSITION SUMMARY. Loras College seeks a dynamic, creative, and collaborative professional to serve as an Academic Counselor in the Lynch Learning Center. The Academic Counselor is a 10-month, titled faculty position that provides individualized advising and academic support to students with disabilities, contributes to the design, delivery, and review of the ARCH and Enhanced Program curricula, and provides professional development and educational outreach to faculty and staff. Reporting to the Director of the Lynch Learning Center, the Academic Counselor supports students personal, academic, and professional growth across their Loras experience. Job Duties & Responsibilities: The Academic Counselor Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College's Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings.

Requirements

A Master's degree in education or related field from an accredited institution and 2-4 years of experience working with students with disabilities is required.
Demonstrated effectiveness and excellence in teaching and/or training
High level competency using Microsoft Office Suite, online delivery methods, and assistive technology
Knowledge of best practices for study skills, time management, note-taking, reading comprehension, and writing skills
Knowledge of instructional design and the principles and practices in the field of disability services.

Responsibilities

Assists students with disabilities in developing skills needed for achieving academic success in a post-secondary setting.
Participates in, and contributes, to the collaborative design, delivery, enhancement, and review of the curriculum of the ARCH Program and Enhanced Program.
Creates innovative tools and services as part of a broader advocacy and learning strategies program.
Works collaboratively with the Lynch Learning Center team members to create teaching materials such as online tutorials, web pages, handouts and professional development training for faculty, staff & student workers.
Develops and implements outreach programs to better engage faculty and staff members in the best practices of disability services.
Develops new relationships and creates new initiatives that respond to trends in Disability Studies, teaching and learning.
Meets with students seeking accommodations each semester to review, approve, and update requested accommodations.
Conducts weekly, individual meetings with students in the ARCH Program and the Enhanced Program.
Hosts weekly tutoring hours with ARCH Program & Enhanced Program students.
Effectively communicates with faculty, staff and parents, and advocates for students when appropriate.
Assesses the assistive technology and support service needs of students.
Maintains documentation and statistical information related to student meetings, interventions, retention and student success.
Contributes to the Lynch Learning Center Annual Report.
Develops short and long-term goals and conducts self-evaluation annually.
Is professionally active and contributes to developments in the field.
Maintains awareness of developments in assistive technology, disability studies and post-secondary education best practices
With the entire Lynch Learning Center staff, participates in setting department goals, plans and implements programs and events, and supervises student workers and interns.
Reviews documentation (psychological, diagnostic tests, school documentation and other reports) submitted by students.
Represents the Lynch Learning Center as participants on, and leaders of, committees and work groups on and off campus.
Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects its Catholic tradition.
Performs related duties as assigned.