Student Disability Specialist

University of California, Riverside; California; Presencial; USD 66.500 - 118.300; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

A prestigious university is looking for a Student Disability Specialist to support students with various disabilities by providing accommodations and counseling. Candidates should possess a PhD or Master's degree in psychology and have at least 4 years of experience in a related field. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to consult with diverse populations. The expected salary range is $66,500 – $118,300 annually, with an expected pay scale up to $92,400.

Formación

• PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology or a related field.
• 4-7 years of related experience in higher education.
• Experience in interpreting psycho-educational and neuro-psychiatric reports.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitating reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Consulting and advising faculty on disability-related issues.
• Conducting student assessments for eligibility for services.

Conocimientos

Interpreting psycho-educational reports

Student success strategies

Crisis management

Multicultural competence

Communication skills

Educación

PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology

Master’s degree in counseling psychology

Descripción del empleo

Position Information

The Student Disability Resources Center (SDRC) provides services for students with various permanent and temporary disabilities, including learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, autism, visual, mobility, or hearing impairments, psychological disabilities, chronic health disorders (e.g., lupus, Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes), fractures, strains, or stress injuries. The Disability Specialist interprets medical and other support documentation to recommend and facilitate reasonable accommodations for students, ensuring their access to educational opportunities at the University of California, Riverside. The Specialist works with individual students to determine eligibility for disability‑related accommodations and services, provides appropriate follow‑up and counseling, and serves as the campus resource specialist in the development of accommodations and academic adjustments for this population, offering ongoing consultation and problem‑solving assistance to faculty and staff. The position is expected to work evenings and weekends during high‑demand periods, such as final exams, programs, events, and outreach.

Please be advised that we strongly recommend applicants submit a cover letter and resume. The full salary range for the Student Disability Specialist is $66,500 – $118,300 annually; however, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $92,400 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, and with any federal, state, or local government directives that may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology or related field, or a Master’s degree in counseling psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or related field, with two years of professional experience.
• 4‑7 years of related experience.
• Experience in interpreting psycho‑educational reports and neuro‑psychiatric reports, and ability to apply this information for determining appropriate disability accommodations.
• Demonstrated experience in providing student success strategies.
• Experience conducting neuropsychological assessments or learning disability assessments.
• Experience working at a higher‑education research institution.
• Experience in disability management and/or crisis management with adults with disabilities.
• Skill in maintaining composure in the face of resistance, indifference, or hostility.
• Thorough knowledge of procedures for assessing and determining disability accommodation issues, including the Disability Compliance Office procedures.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence and ability to work with a diverse population.
• Superior communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate using tact and diplomacy with the internal and external campus community, including with people with a wide variety of disabilities and their support persons.
• Demonstrated skill and ability to work effectively, independently, with diverse groups, as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues.
• Skill in translating observations, findings, and recommendations from analytical studies into a concise and logical written report.
• Thorough knowledge of assessment, accommodation, and intervention techniques involved in the employee’s specialty, for example, learning disorders, mobility disability, visual impairment, etc.
• Strong knowledge of the legal framework involving accommodations for students with disabilities through state and federal laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to train others in basic self‑advocacy, self‑helping, and coping skills.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability in working with college‑aged adults diagnosed with learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, neurological disabilities, psychological/psychiatric disabilities, and other co‑occurring or complex conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present programs tailored to a particular audience.
• Ability to develop innovative approaches for preventative and developmental interventions.

Additional Information

In the heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain, providing convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of important community issues, including air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, and history. UCR gives every student, faculty, and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine, and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country and boasts several key rankings we are proud of:

• Ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities by Money Magazine’s 2020 rankings, and in the top 1 % of universities worldwide according to the 2019‑20 Center for World University rankings.
• Top university in the United States for social mobility (U.S. News 2020).
• Member of the University Innovation Alliance, a national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low‑income, first‑generation, and students of color.
• Among top‑tier universities, UCR ranks No. 2 in financial aid (Business Insider 2019).
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research; UCR’s Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens in the nation (Center for World University Rankings).
• UCR’s distinguished faculty includes two Nobel Laureates and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a federal and state contractor.

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