Disability Adviser

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is hiring a full-time Disability Adviser in the Office of Accessible Education. You will work with students to determine accommodations and collaborate with campus partners to implement them, applying university policies and maintaining records.

The role requires handling complex cases, trainings, and outreach, with a hybrid on-site presence 3-4 days per week. A 13-month fixed-term appointment is offered.

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 with time management and adaptability to competing priorities.
• Advanced customer service skills with diverse stakeholders in high-pressure situations.
• Strong relationship-building with students and constituents in a professional manner.
• Ability to think critically and exercise independent judgment with supervision as needed.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and best practices across identities and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
• Collaborate with staff and faculty to guide the interactive process and implementation of accommodations.
• Interpret and apply University policies and procedures.
• Advise students on disclosure, disability management, rights and responsibilities.
• Collaborate with Residential and Dining Enterprises, VPUE, academic departments, and other partners.
• Facilitate trainings, workshops, and represent the department at campus events.
• Consult on complex cases with managers and colleagues.
• Direct students to grievances processes.
• Maintain records with communications and meeting notes.
• Implement policies to support accommodations in academic and housing settings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

ADA compliance

Section 504 knowledge

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Data management

Microsoft Office

Box

Google Drive

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. The Office of Accessible Education is a department within the division of Student Affairs which centers its work on case-by-case accommodation determinations and programmatic development for furthering accessibility and inclusion across the division. OAE disability advisers serve as subject matter experts and work closely with all other campus departments, providing consultation and inclusion programming as needed. We seek candidates who can support the vision of our office, work to help establish a new outlook, mission and values, and support Our Most Important Work.

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:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 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 the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon 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.

Why Stanford is for You:

• Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.