Disability Support Services Counselor

Position DetailsPosition InformationAbout UsHoward Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!Position TitleDisability Support Services CounselorFLSANon-ExemptFT/PTPart TimeHours Per Week25Work ScheduleTo Be DeterminedPosition Salary Range$30 hourlySummaryThe Disability Support Services Counselor's function is to assist in ensuring programmatic and physical accessibility for students with disabilities. This position works closely with students to provide academic advising and determine reasonable accommodations based on their disability documentation. The counselor also works closely with faculty and staff in providing these accommodations and ensuring accessibility.Essential Role ResponsibilitiesThe counselor must be able to multi-task in a fast pace environment as the DSS Office serves over 700 students with disabilities each semester.The Counselor will have a caseload of students and will work with Credit and Non-Credit students enrolled at HCC who are seeking or already have academic accommodations.Will also support DSS Office at college events and facilitate specialized programming for DSS students.Able to clearly articulate college functions, policies, and procedures to students.Assist students with navigating college processes such as: academic planning, graduation, and transfer planning.Provides on-going quality communication, effective customer service, and support to DSS students by using consistent, effective outreach and follow-up contacts including all forms of communication; documents and tracks outreach and case notes in the accommodations management system.Work cooperatively with all student success staff to ensure a holistic view of the student experience.Minimum Education Required Master's degreeExperience RequiredMaster's Degree in Counseling, Education, Social Work or related degree required.Must be knowledgeable with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act .Experience assessing students' documentation of disability and prescribing accommodations, preferably on the college level.Experience providing advocacy and counseling to persons with disabilities, preferably on the college level.Experience and have a high level of comfort with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Access.Knowledge of FERPA and experience with Student Information Systems, preferred.Prior experience in higher education with disability support, advising, or counseling preferred.Broad understanding of academic programs, curriculum, and transfer processes preferred.Other Requirements:Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.Should be able to work with various types of technology/systems used to support students.Ability to work with a team.Regular attendance and maintaining a consistent schedule is a requirement of this job.Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.Minimum and Preferred QualificationsPhysical Demand SummaryDivisionStudent Success OfficeDepartmentDisability Support ServicesPosting Detail InformationPosting NumberNB273PNumber of Vacancies1Best Consideration Date04/30/2026Job Open Date04/10/2026Job Close DateContinuous Recruitment?Applicant Instructions*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).Quick Link for Internal Postingshttps://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/5763EEO Statement