Academic Counselor - Student Accessibility & Support Services - McDaniel College

McDaniel College•Westminster, MD

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Academic Counselor (AC) will provide direct-support services students need to succeed academically, thereby assisting the college in meeting both the spirit and the letter of the law protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities as mandated by section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The caseloads range from 13-17 students. AC assistance gives highly motivated students structured assistance that improves comprehension, as well as grades.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required. Master's Degree in Counseling, Special Education, or related field (e.g., Rehabilitation Counseling) preferred.
Extensive knowledge of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 as they relate to postsecondary education.
Experience mentoring students with disabilities, preferably in higher education.
Knowledge of psychoeducational tests/instruments and the ability to interpret psychoeducational reports.
Excellent organizational skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines.
Ability to use computers for word processing data, data entry, and related tasks.

Responsibilities

Help students identify learning preferences, develop effective learning strategies, and make learning adjustments to adapt to the rigor of courses as needed
Meet with a case load of students who are part of the Academic Skills Program (ASP) weekly
Work collaboratively with Academic Deans, SASS personnel, Student Success Coaches, and faculty on programs/initiatives that involve peer support and academic learning
Communicate with parents/guardians of students within the guidelines of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Act as a liaison to faculty and staff to support students
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
Designated as a "mandatory reporter," otherwise known as a Campus Security Authority, to report any information about potential, active or previously occurring crime(s) on campus as defined through federal regulation to the Department of Campus Safety immediately upon learning about them.
Follow the policies and procedures established by the appropriate Data Stewards.
Comply with federal and state laws and regulations as well as College policies, procedures, and standards associated with the College computing resources and institutional data used.
Use institutional data only as required for the conduct of college business within the scope of employment.
Implement safeguards prescribed by appropriate Data Stewards for Limited Access and Restricted Data.
Ensure the appropriateness, accuracy, and timeliness of institutional data used for the conduct of college business.
Report any unauthorized access, data misuse, or data quality issues to the appropriate Data Steward for remediation.
Accept and complete the confidentiality statement yearly if access includes Restricted data.
Report any suspected data breach to the CIO and the IT Help Desk as soon as possible.