Access Counselor (10 Month)

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus Title Access Counselor (10 Month) Department Office of Accessibility Services Position Summary

SUNY Geneseo is dedicated to providing students equal and comprehensive access to college-wide programs, services, and campus facilities. The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) coordinates reasonable accommodations to ensure full participation and equal access for students with disabilities.

The OAS is seeking an individual to join their team and serve as an Access Counselor. This individual would work with the OAS team to facilitate access to courses, programs, services, and activities for students with disabilities. They would also provide direct support to students, as well as increase awareness and education about disability and inclusion campus-wide. This is a 10-month, full-time position.

• This is a 10 month position that has a non-obligation period during the months of January and July.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to persons with disabilities, including the ADAA, Section 504, and the NYS Human Rights law.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment
• Candidates for this position must be eligible to work in the United States. VISA sponsorship is not offered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Experience in the higher education setting working with individuals with disabilities
• Demonstrated leadership in a higher education setting

License/Certification Other Skills Required Supervision Received

The Access Counselor reports to the Director of Accessibility Services, within the Division of Academic Affairs.

Supervision Exercised

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S461 Number of Vacancies 1 Line # to be filled TBD Full or Part-time Full-Time Appointment Type Term Anticipated Appointment Start Date Job Posting Date 10/08/2026 Apply By 10/29/2026 Job Posting Closed Date Open Until Filled Yes Salary Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants should provide information for three references, two of which must be professional/supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of interviews.

In your cover letter, please speak to your experience as it relates to the qualifications. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages.

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

• Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
• Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
• Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

• Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

• Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu. Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion!

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report(ASR) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5645

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 40% Job Duty/ Responsibility

Facilitating Equal Access

• Engage in the interactive process with students requesting accommodations
• Review student documentation and self-report of disability barriers and history of accommodations
• Engage in consultation with faculty and staff and treatment providers, when necessary
• Determine reasonable accommodations required for equal access

Percentage Of Time 20% Job Duty/ Responsibility

Direct Support and Case Management

• Provide individualized, weekly support for students with disabilities
• Case management and advocacy
• Provide academic support counseling

Percentage Of Time 20% Job Duty/ Responsibility

Support Access Advocates Program

• Assist Access Advocate Program Coordinator with coordinating outreach and campus community education programming and training on topics related to accessibility and inclusion
• Assist Access Advocate Program Coordinator with weekly group supervision and trainings with undergraduate student interns

Percentage Of Time 10% Job Duty/ Responsibility

Maintain Student Records

• Maintain student records, schedules, and correspondence in OAS online software (Accommodate)

Percentage Of Time 5% Job Duty/ Responsibility

Programming and Cross-Campus Collaboration

• Assist the Director in working with key campus stakeholders to facilitate access to courses, programs, services, and activities for students with disabilities
• Lead faculty/staff training on legal requirements for accommodations and equal access, as well as promote accessible and inclusive practices

Percentage Of Time 5% Job Duty/ Responsibility

Represent the OAS

• Represent the OAS on college committees and campus events to raise awareness about the office and broadly on issues related to disability and access

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents