Disability Management Advisor (Student Services Professional III)

Sonoma State University•Sonoma, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to and under the general supervision of the Director of Disability Services for Students (DSS), the Disability Management Advisor performs a wide variety of generally complex Student Services Professional work by providing comprehensive academic accommodation services to eligible Sonoma State University students. The incumbent determines and evaluates eligibility for DSS services after careful review of detailed and complex disability-related medical/psychological documentation; determines appropriate academic accommodation based on the functional limitations associated with one's disability; provides comprehensive academic advising; and participates in educational endeavors to ensure the university complies with Federal and State equal access laws. The incumbent assists in the design, implementation, planning and coordination of comprehensive and integrated disability support services. The incumbent performs complex work utilizing intermediate-level analytical and interpersonal skills where assignments include department, division and campus-wide responsibilities. The incumbent works closely with the Director in order to keep up-to-date on complex and ever-evolving equal access laws such as the ADAAA, Sections 504 & 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, CSU Executive Orders, and other system-wide mandates in order to assist the university in providing equal access to the educational process for students with disabilities.

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field.
Upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution.
Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience.
Experience keeping records and correspondence by computer.
Demonstrated effective communication skills, both orally and written.
Reside in the State of California upon date of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year in the program area to which assigned.
A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
Candidates with learning disability assessment experience highly desired.
Prior experience working with students who have learning disabilities and interpreting assessments within a university environment is preferred.
Intermediate computer proficiency using Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, and Titanium is preferred.

Responsibilities

Determines and evaluates eligibility for DSS services after careful review of detailed and complex disability-related medical/psychological documentation.
Determines appropriate academic accommodation based on the functional limitations associated with one's disability.
Provides comprehensive academic advising.
Participates in educational endeavors to ensure the university complies with Federal and State equal access laws.
Assists in the design, implementation, planning and coordination of comprehensive and integrated disability support services.
Works closely with the Director to stay updated on complex and ever-evolving equal access laws such as the ADAAA, Sections 504 & 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, CSU Executive Orders, and other system-wide mandates.