Posting Summary
Working Title
Accommodations Counselor
Role Title
12month-Professional-Instructo
Role Code
01223-FP
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
00
Position Number
280FA727
Agency
Northern VA Community College
Agency/Division
NV280-Office of Student Services
Work Location
Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range
Hiring Range is $80,586 to $86,000. Starting salary is commensurate based on experience, education and other appropriate qualifications related to the position within the specified hiring range.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Work schedule is Monday to Friday during normal work hours with weekly evening hours and occasional weekend hours.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
General Description: The Accommodations Counselor reports to the Director of Accommodations and Accessibility Services and develops, implements, and manages services for students with disabilities.
Duties and Tasks:
Duties and Tasks:
- Determine eligibility for services in accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the ADA and other regulations.
- Evaluate documentation, recommend appropriate accommodations, provide counseling and guidance, assist with academic and personal concerns, and complete referrals to specialized individuals and agencies.
- Complete administrative tasks related to the provision of services to students with disabilities, including entering case notes and other information into a database management system, disseminating pertinent information, and responding to emails.
- Maintain accurate and updated records of all students receiving accommodations that are consistent with College practices and federal and state laws.
- Recruit, hire, train and schedule Readers, Scribes and Notetakers.
- Provide support with the provision of assistive technology and interpreting services, as needed.
- Develop and coordinate regular workshops and events for students to support course success, retention, and completion.
- Provide ongoing training to faculty and staff in a variety of formats, including but not limited to workshops, webinars, guest speakers, and individual consultations.
- Participate in campus and community outreach and campus and/ or college committees and special projects.
- Attend professional development activities within and outside the college to stay updated on changes in the field.
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions: Demonstrates skill in providing academic, career, and transfer counseling to adolescents and adults; making referrals to community agencies and following up with individuals who have been referred; presenting workshops or class sessions.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSAs:
- Knowledge of ADA, Section 504 and other relevant state and federal regulations concerning services for students with disabilities.
- Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities and associated characteristics with the ability to evaluate documentation to include medical and psychological records.
- Knowledge of counseling and student development theories and best practices.
- Ability to promote inclusive counseling sessions and a campus climate respectful of diversity and multiculturalism.
- Knowledge in providing career counseling to students with disabilities at the postsecondary level.
- Experience evaluating student skills and interests and identifying appropriate career goals.
- Experience working with adults with disabilities in career counseling, community-based instructional and service programs.
- Ability to utilize interpersonal and problem-solving skills to collaborate and negotiate with students, faculty, staff, parents, members of the community and university representatives.
- Knowledge and skills in assistive technology.
- Effective oral and written communication, including strong organizational skills.
- Ability to conduct responsibilities while demonstrating excellent customer service skills.
- Knowledge of, and skill in, computer usage including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, e-mail, student information systems, online learning platforms, ticket tracking software, social media, and use of the Internet to complete research.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in counseling or in a field appropriately related to the position OR a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in counseling or appropriately related coursework. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be from a regionally accredited institution.
- Significant years of experience in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, or a related field and experience of the equivalent in one or more of the following:
- Counseling and/ or guidance for students with disabilities in higher education settings, or
- Counseling and/ or guidance in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities of the position were predominately or exclusively for persons with disabilities.
Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:
- Significant experience with disability services in a higher education setting or secondary school.
- Documented counseling competency demonstrated by completion of either the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential or related experience in secondary school and/or higher education.
- Experience with accessible design for individuals with disabilities.
- Experience utilizing Navigate and/ or PeopleSoft or other student information systems.
- Significant experience with event planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Some experience with teaching college students or workshop facilitation.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
n/a
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FAC_1855P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
02/05/2026
Job Close Date
03/05/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
www.nvcc.edu
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.
We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.
The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Professional Field
Counseling
Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare FieldPatient Focus
Diagnoses
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Issues
Aging
Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance
Age Groups
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)
Adults
Therapeutic Approach
Methodologies
ECT
Modalities
Individuals
Practice Specifics
Populations
Undergraduate/Graduate/Post Graduate
Veterans
Racial Justice Allied
School
Settings
Government
Faith-based organizations
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
State/Federal Government
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home
Military
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