Disability Advisor (SSP III)

CSU Careers•Turlock, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position available on or after July 14, 2026, for Disability Resource Services. The role involves providing individualized, non-clinical case management to students to identify barriers to full participation and determine appropriate accommodations. It also includes coordinating reasonable accommodations, delivering academic and student support advising, and consulting with various campus stakeholders regarding disability access and student support strategies. The position requires utilizing advanced interpersonal, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques, exercising professional judgment, and maintaining accurate documentation. Additionally, the role involves coordinating student-centered initiatives, developing educational sessions, providing supervision to student assistants, and analyzing program data to recommend improvements. The Disability Advisor will also represent the program in campus-wide planning, design evaluation tools, conduct analyses, and participate in case reviews. A key aspect of the role is applying specialized knowledge of challenges faced by historically marginalized and system-impacted students. The position may require additional training and/or certification for professional development and may involve travel.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related.
Equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience.
A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.
Valid California Driver's License.
Satisfactory completion of a background check.
Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field.
Prior experience in a CSU or higher education setting.
Experience applying federal and state disability laws (e.g., ADA, Section 504) to determine and implement academic accommodations.
Experience developing and delivering presentations, workshops, or trainings on accessibility, inclusive practices, or student success.
Experience consulting with faculty and staff to support accessibility and remove barriers to student participation.
Experience working with diverse student populations, including students with disabilities and intersecting identities.
Experience using student information systems, case management systems, or databases to document services and track student engagement.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, non-clinical case management to students, including meeting with students to identify barriers to full participation in curricular and co-curricular environments and determining appropriate accommodations.
Coordinate and facilitate the provision of reasonable accommodations in consultation with students, faculty, and staff, applying relevant policies and guidelines.
Deliver comprehensive academic and student support advising, including interpretation of university policies, goal setting, and referrals to campus and community resources.
Provide consultation, information, and resources to students, faculty, staff, and administrators regarding disability access, accommodations, and student support strategies.
Utilize advanced interpersonal, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques to address complex or sensitive situations involving students and campus stakeholders.
Exercise professional judgment in resolving student concerns, balancing individual needs with institutional policies and practices.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student interactions, accommodations, and recommended courses of action using appropriate systems.
Coordinate and implement student-centered initiatives such as workshops, outreach events, and milestone programs that foster engagement and belonging.
Develop and deliver educational sessions focused on student success, academic skills, and university navigation.
Provide lead supervision and mentorship to student assistants, ensuring role clarity and accountability.
Maintain and enhance tracking systems for participation, academic progress, and resource utilization.
Analyze program data and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and practices within the assigned program area.
Develop operational approaches to address emerging student needs where precedent may be limited.
Represent the program in campus-wide planning discussions related to student support and engagement.
Design and implement tools to evaluate the effectiveness of student services and initiatives.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to identify trends, barriers, and service gaps.
Maintain accurate documentation of student engagement and service delivery.
Prepare data summaries and narrative reports for institutional reporting, audits, grants, and planning purposes.
Participate in case reviews and team discussions to evaluate complex student situations and improve service delivery.
Apply specialized knowledge of challenges faced by historically marginalized and system-impacted students to inform program development and assessment.
May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
At the direction of the appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.