University of California, Riverside
Lead Student Disability Specialist
University of California, Riverside, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Position Information
The Student Disability Resources Center provides services for students with various permanent or temporary disabilities, including learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, autism, visual, mobility, or hearing impairments, psychological disabilities, chronic systemic disorders (e.g., lupus, Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes), and injuries. The Lead Disability Specialist interprets medical documentation to recommend and facilitate reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities to ensure their access to the educational opportunities of the University of California, Riverside. The Lead Student Disability Specialist serves as a technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas related to services and accommodations for graduate and professional students.
The salary range for this position is $75,900 – $137,300 annually. The expected pay scale is up to $106,600 annually. Applicants must have current work authorization and are not eligible for visa sponsorship. We strongly recommend that applicants submit a cover letter and resume.
Responsibilities
Assess disability documentation forms, medical documentation, and psycho‑educational evaluations to verify disabilities and determine appropriate accommodations, in accordance with university, state, and federal guidelines.
Interpret and evaluate whether proposed accommodations conflict with or violate academic or technical standards set by the Graduate Division, professional schools, or accrediting agencies.
Provide information and referrals to graduate and professional UCR students who may have a disability; deliver specialized disability‑related counseling and coordinate with on‑ and off‑campus resources.
Lead or facilitate support groups and workshops on disability‑management advocacy; deliver disability awareness presentations to faculty, staff, and students.
Counsel office staff and students on disability‑management concerns; develop and maintain relationships with campus departments, community agencies, and national organizations.
Conduct research, develop training tools, screening mechanisms, and teaching modules; prepare written materials and assist with other SDRC services and functions.
Work evenings and weekends during high‑demand periods, such as final exams, outreach events, and special programs.
Educational Requirements Advanced degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience and training. PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology or a related field, or a Master’s degree in counseling psychology (or related field) with at least two years of experience as a professional psychologist.
Experience Requirements Six to ten years of related experience in post‑secondary settings with students who have disabilities, with working knowledge of support services and accommodation methods. Professional experience in post‑secondary settings with graduate or professional school students and familiarity with policies, procedures, and technical standards present in graduate and professional programs. Experience interpreting psycho‑educational and neuropsychiatric reports and applying this information to determine appropriate accommodations. Experience in disability management and/or crisis management with adults with disabilities.
Minimum Requirements
Advanced knowledge of the legal framework involving accommodations for students with disabilities through state and federal laws and regulations.
Advanced knowledge of procedures for assessing and determining disability accommodation issues, including the Disability Compliance Office procedures.
Advanced knowledge of assessment, accommodation, and intervention techniques involved in one’s specialty (e.g., learning disorders, mobility disability, visual impairment, etc.).
Skill to communicate with instructors and other organizational entities regarding a student’s accommodations and other academic needs.
Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Assembly Bill 746.
Knowledge and ability to provide counseling on disability management and compensatory strategies for students with disabilities.
Ability to organize and teach workshops and support groups to assist students with disabilities in developing personal understanding of disability‑related issues.
Ability to work collaboratively with individuals, departments, and organizations on and off campus.
Skill in communicating effectively (oral and written) to obtain and convey information, especially with faculty and other academic personnel.
Interpersonal skills to interact sensitively with students (with various disabilities and from diverse backgrounds) and with campus colleagues, governmental officials, and community representatives.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff members, subordinates, and management.
Demonstrated ability to advise and lead other staff members in the delivery of support services and accommodations to students.
Ability to interpret, analyze, and advise on complex policies and procedures related to academic program requirements, support services, and professional/technical standards.
Demonstrated skill in interviewing techniques, training, teaching, and empowering students with disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced working knowledge of a variety of assessment instruments and psycho‑educational reports used to diagnose specific learning disabilities in adults (e.g., Wechsler Adult Intelligence Test, Woodcock‑Johnson Tests of Achievement and Cognitive Abilities, Wechsler Individual Achievement Test), and demonstrated ability to interpret test results and reports to determine eligibility for services.
Working knowledge of accessible technology, including adaptive computer technology and specialized software.
Knowledge of University of California and UCR policies and procedures related to duties.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
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The salary range for this position is $75,900 – $137,300 annually. The expected pay scale is up to $106,600 annually. Applicants must have current work authorization and are not eligible for visa sponsorship. We strongly recommend that applicants submit a cover letter and resume.
Responsibilities
Assess disability documentation forms, medical documentation, and psycho‑educational evaluations to verify disabilities and determine appropriate accommodations, in accordance with university, state, and federal guidelines.
Interpret and evaluate whether proposed accommodations conflict with or violate academic or technical standards set by the Graduate Division, professional schools, or accrediting agencies.
Provide information and referrals to graduate and professional UCR students who may have a disability; deliver specialized disability‑related counseling and coordinate with on‑ and off‑campus resources.
Lead or facilitate support groups and workshops on disability‑management advocacy; deliver disability awareness presentations to faculty, staff, and students.
Counsel office staff and students on disability‑management concerns; develop and maintain relationships with campus departments, community agencies, and national organizations.
Conduct research, develop training tools, screening mechanisms, and teaching modules; prepare written materials and assist with other SDRC services and functions.
Work evenings and weekends during high‑demand periods, such as final exams, outreach events, and special programs.
Educational Requirements Advanced degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience and training. PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology or a related field, or a Master’s degree in counseling psychology (or related field) with at least two years of experience as a professional psychologist.
Experience Requirements Six to ten years of related experience in post‑secondary settings with students who have disabilities, with working knowledge of support services and accommodation methods. Professional experience in post‑secondary settings with graduate or professional school students and familiarity with policies, procedures, and technical standards present in graduate and professional programs. Experience interpreting psycho‑educational and neuropsychiatric reports and applying this information to determine appropriate accommodations. Experience in disability management and/or crisis management with adults with disabilities.
Minimum Requirements
Advanced knowledge of the legal framework involving accommodations for students with disabilities through state and federal laws and regulations.
Advanced knowledge of procedures for assessing and determining disability accommodation issues, including the Disability Compliance Office procedures.
Advanced knowledge of assessment, accommodation, and intervention techniques involved in one’s specialty (e.g., learning disorders, mobility disability, visual impairment, etc.).
Skill to communicate with instructors and other organizational entities regarding a student’s accommodations and other academic needs.
Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Assembly Bill 746.
Knowledge and ability to provide counseling on disability management and compensatory strategies for students with disabilities.
Ability to organize and teach workshops and support groups to assist students with disabilities in developing personal understanding of disability‑related issues.
Ability to work collaboratively with individuals, departments, and organizations on and off campus.
Skill in communicating effectively (oral and written) to obtain and convey information, especially with faculty and other academic personnel.
Interpersonal skills to interact sensitively with students (with various disabilities and from diverse backgrounds) and with campus colleagues, governmental officials, and community representatives.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff members, subordinates, and management.
Demonstrated ability to advise and lead other staff members in the delivery of support services and accommodations to students.
Ability to interpret, analyze, and advise on complex policies and procedures related to academic program requirements, support services, and professional/technical standards.
Demonstrated skill in interviewing techniques, training, teaching, and empowering students with disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced working knowledge of a variety of assessment instruments and psycho‑educational reports used to diagnose specific learning disabilities in adults (e.g., Wechsler Adult Intelligence Test, Woodcock‑Johnson Tests of Achievement and Cognitive Abilities, Wechsler Individual Achievement Test), and demonstrated ability to interpret test results and reports to determine eligibility for services.
Working knowledge of accessible technology, including adaptive computer technology and specialized software.
Knowledge of University of California and UCR policies and procedures related to duties.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
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