Student Disability Services Coordinator (Student Services Professional IB)
About The Position
The Student Disability Services Coordinator at SDSU Imperial Valley serves as a primary point of contact for students with disabilities, ensuring they have equitable access to their educational experience. This role involves coordinating academic and testing accommodations, supporting students through the accommodation process, maintaining confidential records, and collaborating with faculty, staff, and service providers. Additionally, the position offers general academic support and connects students with resources to promote success, retention, and engagement. The role is based at SDSU Imperial Valley in Calexico, CA, and works in close partnership with the Student Disability Services at the San Diego campus.
Requirements
- 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.
- Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
- Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level.
- Equivalent amounts of graduate level job‑related education may be substituted for the required experience.
- Customer service experience working directly with students, staff, faculty, and community partners from diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of disability access requirements, including the ADA, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and FERPA.
- Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and accuracy.
- Willingness to learn and use assistive technology and accommodation-related systems necessary to coordinate approved services.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly desirable.
- Experience providing student-services or administrative program support in a postsecondary educational environment.
- Experience supporting disability services, accommodated testing, or a related student-support program.
- Familiarity with assistive technology or accommodation-related software and equipment.
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented, low-income, and first-generation college students.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for SDSU Imperial Valley students seeking disability-related services and resources.
- Coordinate approved academic and testing accommodations in partnership with students, faculty, and SDSU Student Disability Services.
- Manage accommodation schedules, student documentation, testing logistics, and confidential program records with care and accuracy.
- Connect students with academic and campus resources that support their progress, retention, career development, and involvement.
- Build positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners while providing responsive, student-centered service.
Benefits
- 15 paid holidays
- vacation
- sick leave
- CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare
- reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC
- Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost
- CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents
- FlexCash
- life and disability insurance
- legal and pet plans
- Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
