Student Disability Specialist

University of California, Riverside; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside invites applications for a Disability Specialist in the Student Disability Resources Center. This role interprets medical and other support documentation to recommend accommodations and helps students access education opportunities.

The specialist provides follow-up, determines eligibility for services, and collaborates with faculty and staff. Evening and weekend work may be required during high demand periods.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medical and other support documentation to determine reasonable accommodations and eligibility for services.
• Provide ongoing follow-up and disability-related counseling to students and staff.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus resources to ensure access to educational opportunities.

Job description

Overview

Priority Application Deadline: 03/10/2026

• Job ID 37099630
• Category Student and Educational Services
• Organization Health Wellbeing and Safety
• Department Student Disability Resource Ct
• Location Main Campus - UCR
• Salary $69,825 - $124,215
• 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
• Other Information UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The Student Disability Resources Center (SDRC) provides services for students with various permanent and temporary disabilities. These disabilities may include: 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 to ensure their access to the educational opportunities at the University of California, Riverside. The Specialist works with individual students to determine eligibility for disability-related accommodations and services, providing appropriate follow-up and disability-related counseling. They serve as the campus resource specialist in the development of accommodations and academic adjustments for this population, providing on-going consultation and problem-solving assistance to faculty and staff. 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 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, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.