Student Access & Wellness Counselor (REMOTE)Virtual, USA

Reporting to the Student Access and Wellness Manager, the Student Access and Wellness Counselor will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of student disability accommodations and initiatives at the University, under the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008. Additionally, the Student Access and Wellness Counselor is responsible for managing a student caseload, providing superior student-centered counseling and support to ensure a positive student experience.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as primary point of contact to the student providing disability related counseling and support services.

• Monitor student records and documentation; interpret psycho-educational reports, disability documentation, and related records to determine the impact of disability within the educational environment and use that information to assign reasonable accommodation.

• Monitor and provide guidance regarding the impact of disability on academic progression, answer student inquiries regarding student lifecycle and progression.

• Liaison to internal and external departments and agencies on behalf of students with disabilities.

• Identify student concerns and employ critical thinking with an eye toward effective resolution. Serve as a subject matter expert to University faculty and staff on disability and accommodation issues.

• Articulate the needs of students with disabilities and empower students with disabilities in order to enable full participation in educational programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Possess an understanding of issues relevant to persons with disabilities and post-secondary disability services in order to develop and support services for students with disabilities.

• A proven record of working successfully with diverse populations. * Demonstrated ability to establish strong relationships by employing empathetic student-centered counseling practices.

• Ability to interact with a diverse population of students and employees, anticipate students' needs, expectations, and requirements.

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including ability to make oral and written presentations through various media formats to colleagues to provide information, instructions, or explain subjects of importance. * Ability to set priorities to achieve objectives; manage multiple, diverse assignments/projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have a substantial record of professional accomplishment in serving students with disabilities at the post-secondary level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master's degree in counseling, special education, student affairs, educational administration or a related area is strongly preferred.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

RATE OF PAY: $47,356 - $59,195

COMPENSATION TYPE: Salary at 1.0 full-time Equivalence (FTE)

GRADE: 6

COMPENSATION GUIDANCE:

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and the associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within the pay grade under our annual salary increase programs. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide (https://chrome-extension//efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https:/talent.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/Applicant%27s%20Guide%20to%20Compensation.pdf) and our Total Rewards Calculator (https://hr.arizona.edu/employees-affiliates/compensation/total-rewards-calculator) .

The grade range for this position is $47,356 - $59,195. Each unit typically sets starting pay between the minimum and midpoint upon hire as reflected in the Rate of Pay field above.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: The application window is anticipated to close 11/06/2025 (11:59 PM MST).

CAREER STREAM AND LEVEL: PC2

JOB FAMILY: Student Activities and Engagement

JOB FUNCTION: Student Services

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report :

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) (https://clery.arizona.edu/asr) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office.

For more information regarding this position, please contact us at talent@arizona.edu .