Disability Support Advisor – Hybrid, 13-Month

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

Benefits offered by this job

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits

Flexible work options

Tuition and training assistance

Job summary

Stanford University invites applications for a full-time Disability Adviser in the Office of Accessible Education. The role focuses on determining accommodations for students with disabilities and collaborating with campus partners to remove barriers in academic and housing settings.

This 13-month fixed term appointment requires a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience, with ADA/504 knowledge and strong organizational skills. The position is hybrid, requiring 3–4 onsite days weekly.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and three years of 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 and time management.
• Advanced customer service skills working with students, faculty, and staff in high pressure situations.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and stakeholders.
• Independent judgment with guidance from leadership.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion best practices.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
• Collaborate with staff and faculty to guide the interactive accommodation process.
• Interpret and apply university policies and procedures.
• Advise students on disclosure, disability management, rights and responsibilities.
• Coordinate with campus partners and stakeholders.
• Facilitate trainings and represent the department at events.
• Maintain records of activities and communications.
• Implement policies to support accommodations in academics and housing.

Skills

Disability compliance

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Box

Google Drive

Data management systems

Job description

Stanford University invites applications for a full-time Disability Adviser in the Office of Accessible Education. The role focuses on determining accommodations for students with disabilities and collaborating with campus partners to remove barriers in academic and housing settings.

This 13-month fixed term appointment requires a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience, with ADA/504 knowledge and strong organizational skills. The position is hybrid, requiring 3–4 onsite days weekly.