Disability Advisor (SSP III)

Stanislaus State•Turlock, CA

About The Position

Full-time position available on or after January 4, 2027, in Disability Resource Services. Under general direction, the Disability Advisor advances equitable access for students with disabilities by supporting access to courses, programs, services, activities, and facilities. The role collaborates with campus partners to promote inclusive design, facilitate reasonable accommodations, and support effective accessibility services. It works with students, faculty, and administrators through consultation, coordination, and programs and services that recognize disability as a dimension of diversity. The position requires a high degree of professional judgment, contributes to program development, and may serve as a working supervisor or lead person. The incumbent provides individualized, non-clinical student case management and advising; coordinates accommodations; consults with the campus community; and addresses complex or sensitive situations. The role also develops and evaluates student-centered initiatives, tracks and analyzes program data, reports findings, and recommends improvements to services and practices. It may require additional professional-development training or certification based on department or campus needs, and the incumbent may support other areas as directed. The anticipated starting salary is $5,540 per month, with a full range of $5,540 to $7,893 per month. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes CSU benefits such as vacation, health, dental, and vision plans, a fee-waiver education program, California Public Employees Retirement System membership, and 15 paid holidays per year. The position may require travel and requires a valid California driver’s license. Satisfactory completion of a background check is required before employment.

Requirements

Equivalent to 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 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 substitute for one year of experience.
For positions with major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling, a doctorate degree and appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may substitute for three years of experience.
General knowledge of organizational and program management methods and problems, research and interview techniques, student-services principles and practices, individual and group behavior, and individual counseling techniques.
Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations; plan work and implement long-range program improvements; obtain information through interviews; and collect, analyze, evaluate, and present data.
Ability to recognize and work effectively with multicultural, multi-sexed, and multi-aged value systems.
Ability to make decisions and carry through actions affecting other program or service areas; analyze complex situations and determine effective courses of action; and advise students individually and in groups on complex matters.
Ability to handle personal interactions involving argumentative or sensitive situations; analyze problems and explanations, draw valid conclusions, and project consequences of alternative actions.
Ability to carry out professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, public and private agencies, and others.
General knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge, of campus operations, functions, programs, organizational procedures, and activities; working knowledge of student-services programs outside the assigned program.
Valid California Driver’s License.
Satisfactory completion of a background check is required before employment.

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, such as the ADA and 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, identify barriers to participation, and determine appropriate accommodations.
Coordinate and facilitate reasonable accommodations in consultation with students, faculty, and staff, applying relevant policies and guidelines.
Provide academic and student support advising, including interpreting university policies, setting goals, and making referrals to campus and community resources.
Provide consultation, information, and resources on disability access, accommodations, and student support strategies to students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Use interpersonal, conflict-resolution, and de-escalation techniques to address complex or sensitive situations involving students and campus stakeholders.
Exercise professional judgment to resolve student concerns while balancing individual needs with institutional policies and practices.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student interactions, accommodations, recommended actions, engagement, and service delivery.
Coordinate and implement student-centered initiatives, including workshops, outreach events, and milestone programs that foster engagement and belonging.
Develop and deliver educational sessions focused on student success, academic skills, and navigating the university.
Provide lead supervision and mentorship to student assistants, ensuring role clarity and accountability.
Maintain and enhance systems for tracking participation, academic progress, and resource use.
Analyze program data and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and practices; develop operational approaches to emerging 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 student services and initiatives; conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to identify trends, barriers, and service gaps.
Prepare data summaries and narrative reports for institutional reporting, audits, grants, and planning.
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 program development and assessment.
Obtain additional training or certification as required by department or campus needs, and provide support to other areas as directed.