California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · 2 weeks ago
Lead Access Specialist - Disability Resource Center
San Luis Obispo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $78K/yr
3+ years expCalifornia Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a nationally-ranked public university known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. The Lead Access Specialist is responsible for evaluating student needs, advising on disability management, and coordinating accommodations for students with disabilities.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Independently evaluating student needs; advising students regarding disability management; determining appropriate accommodations and services for students with temporary and permanent disabilities
Assisting in the development of creative solutions which integrate accessibility approaches across organizational lines
Effectively communicating the needs of the program and its student-clients, through interaction and coordination with faculty, staff, students, and community organizations
Qualification
Required
Proven counseling experience in areas of disability management and accommodations assessment
Demonstrated experience in using a high degree of tact and persuasiveness to maintain effective and cooperative relationships while working with students with varied disabilities
Demonstrated sensitivity of diversity issues as well as the ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse campus community of students, staff and faculty
Experience in determining the most challenging services and special accommodations when documentation is not 'clear-cut' or where guidelines do not exist
Experience interpreting medical, psychological and psycho-educational assessments to determine functional limitations and appropriate accommodations
Ability to analyze program processes, identify complex problems, and recommend course of action for challenging individual, group and program-wide problems
Thorough knowledge of disability-related laws and the provision of services to students with disabilities (e.g., Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, ADA, FHA, IDEA 2004 and CSU 1111)
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution
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
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
Educational benefits for eligible employees
Company
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Founded in 1901, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is one of five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christina Diaz
Executive Assistant, Office of the Vice President, University Development & Foundation CEO
Megan Miyamoto
Chief Marketing Officer of the Cal Poly Marching Band
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