Disability Adviser

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 18 days

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

403(b) plan

Mental health programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a Disability Adviser in the Office of Accessible Education on a 13-month fixed-term basis. The hybrid role involves working with students to determine accommodations and guiding the interactive process across campus.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of ADA/Section 504 compliance. Evening/weekend availability and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Ability to ensure and apply compliance with federal disability law including the ADA and Section 504, as well as relevant university policies.
• Excellent organizational skills including effective time management, and flexibility to adapt to competing priorities.
• Advanced customer service skills, demonstrated in the ability to work with students, parents, faculty, and other campus stakeholders in high pressure and complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students with disabilities to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
• Collaborate with staff and faculty to guide the interactive process and implement accommodations.
• Understand, interpret, and apply University policies and procedures.
• Advise students on issues such as disclosure, disability management, rights and responsibilities.
• Collaborate with university partners and stakeholders within VPSA.
• Facilitate trainings, workshops, and represent the department at campus outreach events.
• Confer on complex cases with manager and colleagues.
• Direct students to grievances processes.
• Maintain records of activities with students, including communications and meeting notes.
• Implement policies to support accommodations in academic and housing settings.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

ADA compliance

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Policy interpretation

Collaboration

Recordkeeping

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Box

Google Drive

Data management systems

Job description

Stanford University has an immediate opening for a full-time Disability Adviser in the Office of Accessible Education, the department charged with facilitating reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities in all areas of academic and residential life. This position is integral in furthering accessibility and inclusion for students with disabilities on campus and working closely with campus partners to remove barriers to learning.

Note: This is a 13-month fixed term appointment

In this role, you will:

• Work directly with students with a diverse range of disabilities to determine appropriate and reasonable academic and housing accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
• Collaborate with staff and faculty throughout the University to guide the interactive process and assist in the implementation of reasonable accommodations.
• Understand, interpret, and apply University policies and procedures.
• Advise students on issues such as disclosure, disability management, reasonability, rights and responsibilities.
• Collaborate and work closely with various university partners/stakeholders such as Residential and Dining Enterprises, VPUE, academic departments,
• professional schools, Institutional Equity and Access, and others within VPSA.
• Facilitate trainings, or workshops and represent the department at campus outreach events for the broad learning and engagement of student, staff, and faculty.
• Confer on complex cases with manager and colleagues.
• Direct students to grievances processes.
• Maintain records of activities with students, including communications, documentation, and meeting notes.
• Implement policies and procedures to support the facilitation of reasonable accommodations in the academic and housing settings.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Ability to ensure and apply compliance with federal disability law including the ADA and Section 504, as well as relevant university policies
• Excellent organizational skills including effective time management, and flexibility to adapt to competing priorities
• Advanced customer service skills, demonstrated in the ability to work with students, parents, faculty, and other campus stakeholders in high pressure and complex situations
• Ability to develop strong relationships with students and other constituents in a professional manner
• Ability to think critically, exercise independent judgement when appropriate, while taking direction from department leadership
• Thoughtful reasoning, resourcefulness, initiative, discernment, collaborative team player, and a high degree of motivation is required
• Understanding of student development theories and training
• Knowledge and embodiment of diversity and inclusion best practices. Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and groups from various identities, cultures, and backgrounds
• Willingness to take on new challenges in a dynamic and changing environment and work gracefully under pressure
• Strong communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and management
• Advanced analysis and problem-solving skills
• Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Box, and Google Drive;
• Relevant computer systems/technology experience including data management systems

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• Master’s degree in special education, Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs, Disability Studies, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, or other related field.
• Experience in student affairs.
• Experience working with students with disabilities in a higher education setting

Working Conditions:

• Able to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• This job is a hybrid position that has an onsite presence of 3-4 days per week minimum.

The expected pay range for this position is $94,998 - $100,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of thesalary or hourly wagethe university reasonably expects to pay for a positionupon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.

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Benefits that support you, and your future

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

$6000+ annual tuition and training assistance

403(b) plan

Mental health and wellness programs

Free and discounted commuter transportation

Applies to regular full-time positions.

Why work at Stanford

World-changing work in a culture of continuous learning

An inspiring community that values collaboration

High-quality health and wellness benefits that put you and your family first

Access to world-class education and career development, with tuition reimbursement, training assistance, and more