Access Consultant

Posting Details

Request to Recruit

Position Title Access Consultant Location Boone, NC Faculty Rank Provide Rank Position Number 098371 Department Access & Opportunity: Disability Resources - 620000

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

The Office of Access & Opportunity is part of the Division of Institutional Integrity and provides leadership to the University's efforts to foster a welcoming and accessible environment. The office promotes opportunity in educational opportunity, programming, and employment and promotes an environment of respect while honoring civil rights for all members of the University community. The Office of Access & Opportunity is comprised of Disability Resources and Equal Opportunity.

The Disability Resources (ODR) unit of Access & Opportunity is the designated office at Appalachian State University for promoting opportunity, access, and civil rights based on a disability. ODR oversees access needs, applicable University resources/supports, and eligibility of appropriate accommodations (adjustments, auxiliary aids/services and reasonable modifications) based on disability for students and visitors. ODR is also responsible for oversight of accessibility of programs, services and activities; disability compliance requirements; and the facilitation of removing existing disability-related barriers within the built environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of progressive experience working directly with individuals with disabilities
• Demonstrated knowledge, training or experience interpreting federal and state laws regarding disability rights
• Demonstrated knowledge of determining eligibility for disability-related accommodations
• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselor Education, Special Education, Psychological or Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Student Affairs or related discipline

License/Certification Required Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a disability resource office at an institution of higher education
• Direct experience reviewing documentation and determining eligibility for disability-related accommodations
• Masters Degree in human services field such as Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field
• Familiarity with various neuropsychological, psycho-educational and psychological assessment batteries used in the diagnosis of learning disabilities, Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and traumatic brain injuries

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Access Consultant reports directly to the Associate Director of Disability Resources and is responsible for supporting the mission of the Office of Access and Opportunity: Disability Resources through:

• Coordination of the interactive process and evaluation of requests for and coordination of, accommodations, approved academic adjustments, workplace accommodations, auxiliary aids & services
• Review of student requests for accommodations and evaluating disability documentation, determining eligibility of academic adjustments, accommodations, and access needs
• Development of office guidelines and procedures
• Education and outreach for the Office of Access and Opportunity: Disability Resources (ODR) by coordinating outreach and initiatives for training with constituent groups and the campus community regarding disability-related topics
• Distribution of information to the university community related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 Rehabilitation Act, disability issues, including, but not limited to being evaluated, the provision of reasonable accommodations, on-campus resources and off-campus agency support
• Consultation with faculty and staff regarding accessibility and the implementation of accommodations/academic adjustments
• Promotion of access to university programs and activities

Type of Position Full Time Position Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours Monday - Friday with some flexible working hours and evenings Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff No Suggested Salary Range $54,284 Physical Demands of Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 08/14/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 08/31/2026 Proposed Date of Hire 10/05/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach required documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with contact information included

Search Chair Name Ellen Bunn Search Chair Email bunnek@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55680 Posting Number 201501829P

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• List of References with Contact Information

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