Lead Student Disability Specialist

University of California, Riverside; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a Lead Student Disability Specialist to provide expert interpretation of documentation and coordinate accommodations for graduate and professional students.

The role requires leading SDRC services, counseling students, and collaborating with campus departments and external partners. Evening and weekend work may be needed during peak periods, with a salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess disability documentation to determine appropriate accommodations.
• Interpret guidelines to ensure access to educational opportunities for graduate and professional students.
• Counsel graduate and professional students on disability management and available resources.
• Coordinate with campus departments and external agencies to facilitate services and referrals.
• Prepare written materials, trainings, and outreach related to disability services.
• Position may require evenings and weekends during peak periods such as exams and events.

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 03/10/2026

Overview

Job ID 37097745
Category Student and Educational Services
Organization Health Wellbeing and Safety
Department Student Disability Resource Ct
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $77,280 - $139,860
Date Posted February 24, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job No

Position Information

The Student Disability Resources Center provides services for students with various permanent or temporary disabilities. These disabilities may include learning disabilities; attention deficit disorder; autism, visual, mobility, or hearing impairments; psychological disabilities; chronic systemic disorders (e.g., lupus, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes); injuries. The Lead Disability Specialist interprets medical documentation and gathers information to recommend and facilitate reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, to ensure access to the educational opportunities of the University of California, Riverside. The Lead Student Disability Specialist serves as a technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas related to services and accommodations for graduate and professional students.

Major responsibilities include assessment of disability documentation forms, medical documentation, and psychological/psychoeducational evaluation to verify disability in accordance with University, State, and Federal guidelines to determine appropriate accommodations and support. The Lead Disability Specialist will interpret and assess whether accommodations conflict with or violate technical and academic standards set by the Graduate Division, appropriate professional school, or accrediting agency. They are responsible for providing information to graduate and professional UCR students who believe they may have a disability and make appropriate referrals to on and off-campus resources; provides specialized disability-related counseling for graduate and professional students; liaisons with on and off-campus departments and programs to coordinate services and to explain services for graduate and professional students served by SDRC; leads and/or facilitates support groups and instruct workshops in disability management advocacy; provides disability awareness presentations for faculty, staff, and students.

Other assignments are made by the Associate Director/Director on a project basis. The Lead Disability Specialist's work is reviewed periodically with the Associate Director/Director through status reports, meetings, and when actions necessitate a deviation from standard guidelines. The Lead Disability Specialist will counsel office staff and students on disability management concerns. They will develop and maintain relations with campus departments, community agencies, and national organizations. They will perform research and development of training and evaluation tools, screening mechanisms and teaching modules. Prepares other written materials, and assists, as needed, in other SDRC services and functions. Position is expected to work evenings and weekends during high demand periods (e.g., final exams, programs, events, outreach, etc.).

Please be advised that we strongly recommend applicants submit a cover letter and resume.

The full salary range for the Lead Student Disability Specialist is $73,600 - $133,200 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $106,600 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.