Academic Counselor - Student Accessibility & Support Services

About McDaniel College:

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.

This position has a budgeted hiring rate of $40,160. The position is classified as A2. The A2 salary band for all full-time, 12-month positions at the college with this classification have a minimum rate of $32,910 and a maximum rate of $47,390.40. For benefit purposes only, the workweek is estimated to be 40 hours per week. The actual schedule for exempt positions may vary based on the workload and responsibilities assigned. This is a nine-month position.

At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2025 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2025 premium rates.

Job Description:

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.

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

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

• 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.

Information Security Role: Data User

• 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.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• 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.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely working in a normal office environment with minimal exposure to adverse conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Physical Characteristics

• This position requires sitting for long periods of time, as well as some bending and stooping when working with files. This position does have some limited lifting involved but not more than 10 pounds at a time. Quite a bit of finger/hand dexterity is involved regarding typing and/or filing. The overall setting of the job is in an area conducive to a normal office environment with minimal exposure to adverse conditions.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.

Application Instructions:

Completed applications must include a cover letter addressing position qualifications and related experience, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately.

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