Health Sciences Disability Services Specialist

University of California, Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Disability Services Specialist within the College of Health Sciences. You will coordinate services for COHS programs, review disability documentation, and determine accommodations for students with disabilities across Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health.

The role requires five years+ in disability services, advanced knowledge of applicable laws, and strong collaboration with faculty and administrators.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of medical terminology and medical reports for accommodations.
• Strong writing, speaking, and group presentation skills to diverse audiences.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in disability services or related field.
• Ability to interpret laws and coordinate accommodations with campus staff.
• Willingness to engage in occasional evening/weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services for COHS programs with students with disabilities.
• Review disability documentation and determine reasonable accommodations.
• Serve as primary contact for prospective and newly admitted students.
• Collaborate with Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Population/Public Health staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state disability laws and university policy.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Initiative & judgment

Collaboration

Disability services experience

Education

Advanced degree or equivalent experience

Job description

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Disability Services Specialist within the College of Health Sciences. You will coordinate services for COHS programs, review disability documentation, and determine accommodations for students with disabilities across Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health.

The role requires five years+ in disability services, advanced knowledge of applicable laws, and strong collaboration with faculty and administrators.