Senior Specialist, Disability

College of Southern Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan

On-site child care

Professional development

Diversity affinity groups

Job summary

The College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas is seeking a Senior Specialist, Disability to lead disability access initiatives and provide services to students with disabilities. This role collaborates with faculty and staff to promote inclusion and compliance with ADA standards.

The Senior Disability Specialist delivers case management, coordinates accommodations, and helps oversee the Disability Resource Center's day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years professional experience with ADA/504/508.
• Master's degree and leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate and guide the college community on disability access and rights.
• Provide professional casemanagement services to students with disabilities.
• Oversee Disability Resource Center operations and supervise staff.
• Support case management for current and prospective students.

Skills

ADA knowledge

Communication skills

Training delivery

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related fields (Special Education, College Student Personnel, Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, OR a related Human Services field)

Job description

Senior Specialist, Disability

Job Description

About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitanarea, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diversecollege in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We've prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, andwelcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is afully accredited institution offering hundreds of degreesand certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hostsstudents from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a studentpopulation that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the mostdiverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students arefirst-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearlythree-fourths are part-time.

The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institutiondesignated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and AsianAmerican and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution(AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor's degrees. Consistent with CSN's mission, vision, and values we are passionate about fostering an environmentwhere our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, andprosper.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversitymaximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and providesthe best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty whodemonstrate their commitment to our communities and value diverseperspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturallyresponsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth,and academic excellence.

We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve anenvironment that is dedicated to achieving educational access,equitable resources, inviolable dignity, and opportunity for all toparticipate, prosper, and reach their full potential.

We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative andbuild a truly Students First institutional culture. We commit tothe journey ahead, embrace difficult conversations, examineimplicit biases, and remain steadfast in our continuous process ofimprovement. We do this by creating, uplifting, and centering allthe voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees,and campus communities.

CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability,religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information, and veteran status in the programsor activities which it operates.

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction andcareer achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in alocale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. SouthernNevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popularnearby hiking and rock-climbing spots include Lake Mead NationalRecreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area,Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire StatePark.

Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within thecities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-classrestaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonablecost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housingto utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across thenation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the areaappeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early careerprofessionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activitiesavailable to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven forprofessional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 StanleyCup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022, 2023 and 2025 NationalChampions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and theLas Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees andtheir families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to helpemployees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays peryear.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable healthinsurance plans for employee and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100%employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood EducationCenter services available.
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN AffinityGroups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives tocreate a welcoming campus climate.

Position Description:

This position reports to the Disability Resource Center Manager. The Senior Disability Specialist serves as the primary resource foreducating, training, and guiding the college community inunderstanding disability access, rights, andresponsibilities.

The Senior Disability Specialist provides professional casemanagement services to a diverse population of students withdisabilities, temporary injuries, and pregnancy-related needs, andfacilitates in-person student engagement, access, andaccommodations. This includes managing a comprehensive program ofservices for students with disabilities and consulting with facultyand staff on strategies for supporting this studentpopulation.

The position also assists with the day-to-day operations of theDisability Resource Center, including oversight of classifiedstaff, hourly employees, and student workers. Additionally, theposition dedicates time and resources to case management forcurrent and prospective students, as well as individuals reportingdisabilities for whom DRC services are a significant factor intheir decision to attend the College.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related fields (Special Education, CollegeStudent Personnel, Psychology, Social Work, Public Health,OR a related Human Services field) from an accreditedcollege or university; OR equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.
• 2 years of related professional experience, including knowledgeof the ADA, the ADA Amendments Act, and Sections 504/508 of theRehabilitation Act.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited Collegeor University.
• Proven track record of leadership in disability resources andservices.
• One year of managerial or leadership experience.

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge,skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of confidentiality laws and regulations related todisability accommodations and student records.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communicationskills.
• Experience delivering presentations and conductingtraining.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Starting Salary Range

Administrative Faculty C - The starting salary is $61,553.00.

*This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates are not offered travelreimbursement.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution

For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date

11/13/2026

About Us

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) creates opportunities andchanges lives through access to quality teaching, services, andexperiences that enrich our diverse community. CSN has three maincampuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson and multiplesites and centers.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed toproviding a place of work and learning free of discrimination onthe basis of a person's age, disability, whether actual orperceived by others (including service-connected disabilities),gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status ormilitary obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information, national origin, race, orreligion.