Job Details

Bunker Hill Community College, a vibrant and diverse higher education learning environment in Boston, Massachusetts. We are seeking a Disabilities Counselor/Academic Learning Specialist. This position will provide leadership and best practices in academic support for students with disabilities and those who experience barriers related to processing and executive function. The Disabilities Counselor/Academic Learning Specialist will work directly with these students providing ongoing support as they manage their academic plans/programs. This role will serve as primary liaison between the office of Disability Support Services and the students' faculty and academic advisors and will advise the Coordinator of Disability Support Services and Assistive Technology Specialist on initiatives related to universal design for learning and academic equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.



This position is important member of the Division of Student Affairs and reports directly to the Assistant Dean of Students. The Disabilities Counselor/Academic Learning Specialist will design and facilitate workshops and discussions on topics such as core academic skills like strategic reading, effective study strategies, and exam preparation; executive function skills like time management, attention/concentration, personal accountability, and motivation; how to overcome common academic challenges like perfectionism and procrastination; and other general skills related to college learning.

The Disabilities Counselor/ Academic Learning Specialist will:

Facilitate workshops, accountability programs, and other programs as requested by the Coordinator of Disability Support Services for BHCC academic departments, co-curricular offices, and partner College offices. Meet one-on-one with students whose individual academic challenges can be better addressed outside of a group instructional setting. Assist students in developing academic plans and setting academic goals. Research, recommend, utilize and maintain online tools and programs to support students in the areas above. Participate fully in the College academic community: Work closely with departmental faculty and academic staff to provide support, training and coaching for students; liaise with LifeMap & Advising and the Counseling Center to target academic support offerings for at-need students. Maintain records, provide reports, and perform other activities and duties as assigned.



SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and implement programs to enhance the quality of the student experience; encourage College connections.
• Provide one-on-one support, coaching and advise for students with documented disabilities.
• Act as a primary advising resource for students with documented disabilities and their faculty to support student's management of their program requirements, academic progress, course registration, and quality of College life.
• Produce and analyze reports to analyze student progress and success.
• May determine accessibility eligibility and promote available resources and available options for students.
• Interpret and clarify local and College policies and procedures for students as needed.

The Disabilities Counselor/Academic Learning Specialist is responsible for supporting the developing a network of academic services/resources for students with disabilities, ensuring institutional compliance with provisions of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), coordinating appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities, promoting disability awareness both on and off campus.



OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves on committees, process management teams, advisory councils as assigned.

• Master's degree in Special Education, Education, Psychology, Counseling, Deaf Education or closely related field.
• Three (3) years experience and/or training that includes college-level learning disability services, learning disability assessment, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 compliance, development of policies/procedures, teaching, or curriculum development or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated interest in and experience working with student and colleague populations that are highly diverse in terms of, for example, race, language of origin, ethnicity, nationality, religion, first-generation to college, age, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic abilities and interests.
• Experience working educational environments with students with learning disabilities. Ability to interpret neuropsychological testing and advise on accommodations for learning. (Formal testing/assessment is not a responsibility of this position. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent materials development and project management skills.
• Knowledge of research on learners with disabilities and those who experience learning barriers related to processing and executive function.
• Knowledge of best practices in the field of academic support, academic coaching, and liberal arts curricula.
• Knowledge of/experience with academic support for specific populations of students, including but not limited to: first-generation, low-income students; students from under-resourced high schools; student athletes; international students; students with learning disabilities; English-language learners, a plus.
• Experience with coordinating services to students with disabilities in educational settings.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities ACT, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act for accommodation determination in educational environments.
• Competent in MS Word, Outlook, social media, web based applications and other online communication.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior work with Community College Students.
• Experience with post-secondary educational environments.
• Knowledge of and experience with development and use of online tools for academic support.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations for disability accommodations and processes in educational settings, including assistive technologies and accommodations utilized by students in higher education.
• Knowledge of local, regional and national disability service organizations and associations for disability professions.

Salary Range: $54,956.00-$65,000.00. Actual Salary Will Be Commensurate With Education and Experience in Accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full state Benefits.

Grade: 5 Unit-Professional position

Review Date: To ensure consideration all application materials must be received by December 12, 2022