Student Disabilities Specialist: Accessibility & Outreach

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-site work

Professional development

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of California, Davis is seeking a Disability Specialist to support academic accommodations for students with disabilities under the SDC Executive Director. You will evaluate accommodation requests in line with UC policy and laws, and coordinate appropriate services.

As a junior member of the SDC Specialist team, you will assist with outreach programs and training, while handling routine accommodations and referrals. This is an on-site role with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Experience in providing services to students with disabilities in post-secondary settings.
• Experience evaluating accommodation requests and advising on reasonable accommodations.
• Experience advising on disability strategies, crisis response, and referrals.
• Expertise interpreting documentation for disability accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Determination of Eligibility and Coordination of Services/Reasonable Accommodations (65%).
• Confidential Records Maintenance (15%).
• Training and Outreach (15%).
• Other Projects as Assigned (5%).

Skills

Higher education experience

Evaluate accommodations requests

Disability strategies & management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The University of California, Davis is seeking a Disability Specialist to support academic accommodations for students with disabilities under the SDC Executive Director. You will evaluate accommodation requests in line with UC policy and laws, and coordinate appropriate services.

As a junior member of the SDC Specialist team, you will assist with outreach programs and training, while handling routine accommodations and referrals. This is an on-site role with generous benefits.