The Student Disability Resources Center provides services for students with various permanent or temporary disabilities. These disabilities may include learning disabilities; attention deficit disorder; autism, visual, mobility, or hearing impairments; psychological disabilities; chronic systemic disorders (e.g., lupus, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes); injuries. The Lead Disability Specialist interprets medical documentation and gathers information to recommend and facilitate reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, to ensure access to the educational opportunities of the University of California, Riverside. The Lead Student Disability Specialist serves as a technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas related to services and accommodations for graduate and professional students. Major responsibilities include assessment of disability documentation forms, medical documentation, and psychological/psychoeducational evaluation to verify disability in accordance with University, State, and Federal guidelines to determine appropriate accommodations and support. The Lead Disability Specialist will interpret and assess whether accommodations conflict with or violate technical and academic standards set by the Graduate Division, appropriate professional school, or accrediting agency. They are responsible for providing information to graduate and professional UCR students who believe they may have a disability and make appropriate referrals to on and off-campus resources; provides specialized disability-related counseling for graduate and professional students; liaisons with on and off-campus departments and programs to coordinate services and to explain services for graduate and professional students served by SDRC; leads and/or facilitates support groups and instruct workshops in disability management advocacy; provides disability awareness presentations for faculty, staff, and students. Other assignments are made by the Associate Director/Director on a project basis. The Lead Disability Specialist's work is reviewed periodically with the Associate Director/Director through status reports, meetings, and when actions necessitate a deviation from standard guidelines. The Lead Disability Specialist will counsel office staff and students on disability management concerns. They will develop and maintain relations with campus departments, community agencies, and national organizations. They will perform research and development of training and evaluation tools, screening mechanisms and teaching modules. Prepares other written materials, and assists, as needed, in other SDRC services and functions. Position is expected to work evenings and weekends during high demand periods (e.g., final exams, programs, events, outreach, etc.). **Please be advised that we strongly recommend applicants submit a cover letter and resume.** The full salary range for the Lead Student Disability Specialist is $73,600 - $133,200 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $106,600 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
degree
Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required
experience
6-10 years of related experience.
Required
Skill in communicating effectively (oral and written) to obtain and convey information, particularly with faculty and other academic personnel. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff members, subordinates and management. Knowledge and ability to provide counseling on disability management and compensatory strategies for students with disabilities. Ability to interpret, analyze, and advise on complex policies and procedures related to academic program requirements, support services, and professional/technical standards. Ability to work collaboratively with individuals, departments and organizations on and off campus. Advanced knowledge of assessment, accommodation, and intervention techniques involved in employee's specialty, for example, learning disorders, mobility disability, visual impairment, etc. Demonstrated ability to advise and lead other staff members in the delivery of support services and accommodations to students. Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Assembly Bill 746. Interpersonal skills to interact sensitively with students (with various disabilities and from diverse backgrounds) and with campus colleagues, governmental officials and community representatives. Skill to communicate with instructors and other organizational entities regarding a student's accommodations and other academic needs. Advanced knowledge of the legal framework involving accommodations for students with disabilities through state and federal laws and regulations. Demonstrated skill in interviewing techniques, training, teaching and empowering students with disabilities. Advanced knowledge of procedures for assessing and determining disability accommodation issues, including the Disability Compliance Office procedures. Ability to organize and teach workshops and support groups to assist students with disabilities to develop personal understanding about disability-related issues.
Advanced knowledge of assessment, accommodation, and intervention techniques involved in employee's specialty, for example, learning disorders, mobility disability, visual impairment, etc.
Required
