Université La Sagesse (ULS) is seeking a qualified and experienced professional Manager to lead its Office of Accessibility, Counseling and Inclusive Learning (OACIL), contributing to a supportive, accessible, and inclusive university environment.
The Manager leads the OACIL, ensuring that ULS provides inclusive, accessible, and confidential support to students. The role sets the strategic direction for counseling services and accessibility and inclusive learning, oversees both service units, and ensures that students with disabilities, psychological concerns, and diverse learning needs can fully participate in University life.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement the OACIL’s strategic plan for counseling, accessibility, and inclusive learning, aligned with the University’s institutional goals.
- Develop and review regulatory texts for counseling services, accommodations, and inclusive education, in line with legal requirements and international best practices.
- Represent the OACIL in internal committees and external networks related to student wellbeing, disability inclusion, and mental health.
Counseling Services
- Oversee the provision of confidential psychological counseling and support for students, ensuring quality, ethical standards, and timely service.
- Provide clinical supervision and guidance to counselors within the OACIL.
- Manage crisis response and referral pathways for students in psychological distress, coordinating with the DoS and relevant University entities.
Accessibility and Inclusive Learning
- Oversee the provision of appropriate accommodations and support services for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs, ensuring fairness, confidentiality, and timely delivery.
- Coordinate with faculties on inclusive teaching practices and accommodations in courses and examinations.
- Promote an inclusive campus culture through training, awareness campaigns, and advocacy for faculty members, administrative staff, and students.
Team Leadership and Management
- Lead, develop, and evaluate the Coordinators, Officers, and staff of the OACIL, setting clear objectives and accountability.
- Manage the OACIL’s resources, including staffing, budget proposals, and service planning.
- Ensure data is collected and analyzed to monitor service quality and inform decision-making.
Educational Background:
Master’s degree or certification in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Accessibility, Special Education, Inclusive Education, or a related field. A doctoral degree in one of these areas is an asset. Licensure to practice psychology in Lebanon, with a current license in good standing, is preferred.
Professional Experience:
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in counseling, psychology, accessibility, disability services, or inclusive education, preferably in higher education, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
Required Skills & Competencies:
- Strategic planning and development of regulatory texts for counseling, accommodations, and inclusive education.
- Clinical judgment, ethical practice, and a commitment to confidentiality.
- Crisis management and referral pathway coordination.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards, accommodation procedures, disability rights, and mental health frameworks.
- Ability to use case management, reporting, and digital communication platforms.
- Strategic thinking, student-centered decision-making, team leadership, and data-informed decision-making.
- Excellent written and spoken English, Arabic, and French.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and university information systems.
Interested in Joining ULS?
We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about student wellbeing, accessibility, inclusive education, and fostering a supportive university environment to apply.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the LinkedIn job posting.
We look forward to welcoming dedicated professionals who share our commitment to student-centered support, inclusion, academic excellence, and continuous improvement.
