Adjunct Faculty - Counseling - Assisted Learning Services and Student Outreach and Support

About the role

The Adjunct Faculty Counselor in Assisted Learning Services and Student Outreach and Support supports students with disabilities in their personal, career, and educational development and facilitates full participation in college programs and services.

Responsibilities

• Engages in discussions and validates the existence of a disability that meets ADA criteria through personal interviews and medical or educational documentation.
• Determines and implements appropriate accommodations and auxiliary or assistive technology aids and services.
• Documents and analyzes information via computer technologies, such as internal student databases in HANK, SARS, and Student Planning relevant to student accommodations and progress.
• Provides counseling services to special populations in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs, as identified by the Carl D. Perkins Grant.
• Serves as a liaison with HFC faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure that federal compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other civil rights laws protecting students with disabilities are followed.
• Remains current regarding legal and ethical issues in counseling and higher education.
• Maintains a current Michigan LPC license.
• Adheres to the required HFC and ACA Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling (LPC)
• Three or more years of experience working with students with disabilities
• Experience with students from multicultural backgrounds
• Current State of Michigan Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Experience working with and applying the requirements of The Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Familiarity with basic Microsoft Office Suite and database functions
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms, such as TEAMS and ZOOM
• Treats students, staff, faculty, and the community with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Knowledge of local social agencies (Goodwill, 211, etc.)

Skills

• Technical knowledge of Carl D. Perkins Grant reporting, and student schedules using Student Planning, SARS, and internal databases, such as HANK
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms, such as TEAMS and ZOOM
• Interpersonal skills to treat students, staff, faculty, and the community with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Partnering to develop networks and build alliances; collaborating across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals
• Communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing

Benefits

Under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Counseling, the Adjunct Faculty Counselor in Assisted Learning Services and Student Outreach and Support will support students with disabilities in their personal, career, and educational development and facilitate full participation in college programs and services.

Pay

12-month part-time position, 20 hours weekly; Some hybrid work may be available as determined by the department.

Schedule

Schedule changes may be determined and finalized with the supervisor at the time of hire and may change based on departmental needs and the College’s operation.