Campus Counselor and Accessibility Services Specialist, 25-041

Campus Counselor & Accessibility Services Specialist
Center for Student Support Services
Position # 25-041
WVU Parkersburg is a Community and Technical College located in Parkersburg, WV, with a branch in Ripley, WV, and soon to be Vienna, WV (We are not a branch of West Virginia University). We are dedicated to teaching and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees. This position may require work at our Main Campus in Parkersburg, WV, or at one of our branch locations in Vienna, WV, or Ripley, WV.
Benefits
• Retirement plan with 6% mandatory every pay (biweekly) that is matched 100%
• Free $10,000 life insurance policy
• Your choice of 7 different Health Insurance plans through www.peia.wv.gov and flexible benefits such as Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Group Legal Plan, and Hearing
• Annual and Sick leave for full time non-exempt staff, exempt staff, and 12-month faculty
• Minimum 12 paid holidays per year
• WVU Parkersburg tuition wavier (if eligible) for an employee, employees’ spouse or dependent of a full-time benefits eligible employee who is 24 years of age or younger
To Apply
• Submit an Employment Application packet available at www.wvup.edu/jobs
• If the position requires a degree, attach a scanned copy of your unofficial college transcripts with the Employment Application packet.
• WVUP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Veterans/Disabled Encouraged to Apply.
Posted
02/04/2025 with an application deadline of 02/25/2025.
Employment Status
Exempt/Non-Classified/Salary Staff, full time regular, benefits eligible position.
Shift
Variable. Full time is considered 37.50 hours a week.
Pay Grade
06 (Salary is commensurate with education and experience)
Function/Summary:
The Campus Counselor position at WVU Parkersburg oversees and directs the functions of the Disability Services Office, as well as the functions of student mental health counseling and disability/accessibility services, at WVU Parkersburg.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling or other related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
Experience:
• Two years mental health counseling adults in referral and crisis situations.
Licensure/Certification:
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Psychologist (preferred)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills for scheduling and record maintenance.
• Ability to work with an academically and culturally diverse group of students.
• Possess a strong commitment to equity.
• Ability to use computer software for communication and organization.
• Ability to understand and resolve issues that arise with students concerning the areas of academics, their personal and their social lives.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Ability to perform office and administrative procedures and keep accurate and updated records.
• Ability to administer ADA policies, programs and procedures in accordance with state and federal law.
• Must have working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the institution.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work and supervise the work of others independently.