Academic Counselor

Salary: $24.04 - $25.55 Hourly
Location : Tulsa, OK
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 3713F-06-16
Department: Accessibility Resources
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Campus: Northeast
About TCC: Tulsa Community College is committed to creating positive work environments that support the success of the full range of our employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our students and employees. We are committed to hiring and retaining culturally competent faculty and staff at all levels of the organization who continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our community.


Job Summary


Provides students with disabilities reasonable accommodations to access their education by evaluating documentation and engaging in an interactive process. They also act as advocates and liaisons, advising both students and employees on how to apply these support services effectively.

Essential Duties


Conducts interactive intake interviews to evaluate students' abilities for appropriate academic accommodations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Provides advocacy and liaison services to students with disabilities regarding accommodations, ADA issues, and other support services as necessary.


Attends trainings to maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and federal laws (504 and ADA) pertaining to serving people with disabilities in a post-secondary education setting.


Ensures the implementation of appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities by working with internal stakeholders to oversee programs and make modifications to ensure accessibility.


Provides training/workshops to staff and faculty to educate and promote disability awareness.


Maintains an electronic database and assists in the development of processes and procedures for the continued operations of Accessibility Resources.


Attends TCC/community events that provide opportunities to education and inform the public of Accessibility Resources.

Minimum Qualifications


Master's degree with an emphasis in Higher Education Disability Services, Secondary Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related from a regional accredited institution. Degree requirement may be substituted with relevant and equivalent work experience.


3 years experience in higher education providing accommodations and academic guidance to college students with disabilities.


Cultural competence in working with college students with disabilities, deaf culture and deaf history.


Ability to interpret documentation to determine, administer and manage accommodations for college students with disabilities.


Experience in institutional accessibility and disability policy development, implementation, dissemination, administration, management, oversight, and training.


Knowledge of guidelines endorsed by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission for higher education institutions.


Knowledge of articulation agreements and coordination of programs with other colleges, universities, and community agencies.


Attention to detail, communication skills, and critical thinking skills.
TCC values our employees by providing a benefit package as a significant component of your compensation package.

Our benefits have been designed to provide important protection for you and your family in the case of illness, injury, or even death.