Access Specialist - Disability Resource Center
About The Position
Under the general supervision from the Director of Disability Resource Center, the Access Specialist works with a moderate degree of independence, to provide general and specific academic advising and related services to assist students supported by the Disability Resource Center (DRC) in making successful progress toward their degree objectives. The Access Specialist works with a high degree of self-direction to plan their workload, solve problems, and take action in situations where independent judgment and critical thinking skills are necessary to ensure students with verified temporary and permanent disabilities receive appropriate services and accommodations allowing for equal access and opportunity.
Requirements
- Ability to understand and interpret medical, psychological and psycho-educational assessments to determine functional limitations and appropriate accommodations.
- Ability to address student concerns and university issues in a proactive manner with the ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries from students and separate personal and student issues.
- Ability to learn, interpret, communicate clearly and apply federal and state laws, CSU guidelines, university policies, and program rules pertaining to the provision of services to students with disabilities and to learn university referral resources.
- Working knowledge of federal disability-related laws and policies, (e.g., Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, ADA, and IDEA).
- Ability to use learning outcome assessment to evaluate and improve program offerings.
- Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field.
- Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field.
- A master's degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.
- Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education yearly.
Responsibilities
- Provide general and specific academic advising and related services to assist students supported by the Disability Resource Center (DRC) in making successful progress toward their degree objectives.
- Plan workload, solve problems, and take action in situations where independent judgment and critical thinking skills are necessary.
- Ensure students with verified temporary and permanent disabilities receive appropriate services and accommodations allowing for equal access and opportunity.
- Interpret medical, psychological and psycho-educational assessments to determine functional limitations and appropriate accommodations.
- Address student concerns and university issues in a proactive manner while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Learn, interpret, communicate clearly and apply federal and state laws, CSU guidelines, university policies, and program rules pertaining to the provision of services to students with disabilities.
- Learn university referral resources.
- Use learning outcome assessment to evaluate and improve program offerings.
Benefits
- health, dental and vision insurance
- retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
- educational benefits for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
