Disability Specialist

Company: University of San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

If you are a current USF employee or affiliate please login to your Workday account and apply internally.Job Title: Disability SpecialistJob Summary: Reporting directly to the Associate Director of SDS, the Disability Specialist in Student Disability Services (SDS) is responsible for coordinating accommodations and services for USF students with disabilities. The position serves as the disability specialist for USF students with disabilities, interprets disability documentation to determine appropriate academic adjustments for students, manages student caseload, provides academic and study-skills assistance to students with disabilities, supervises student assistants, and offers advising and verification documentation for students seeking accommodations for all licensing and graduate school admissions tests (e.g. LSAT, GMAT, GRE, MCAT, MSAT, CA Nursing Boards, etc.).Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consistent with University policy and state and federal guidelines, including Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act regulations, arranges for the provision of appropriate and reasonable accommodations through the SDS intake and eligibility process to facilitate equal access to University programs, services, and activities.
• Evaluates psycho-educational assessments, medical and other disability documentation to determine eligibility status.
• Administers and interprets screening and psychoeducational tools using varied, appropriate assessment instruments.
• Is directly responsible for a caseload of approximately 300 students with disabilities including: arranging accommodations and providing academic support, guidance, and advising, study skills training, disability awareness and education, coaching, self-advocacy, and disability management strategies.
• Assists with SDS exam proctoring services including: but not limited to: proctoring exams, hiring and supervising proctors, reserving rooms, maintaining exam files and security, and training students how to use the online database to schedule exams in the SDS office.
• Responsible for program records and digital publications; including developing and maintaining such items as forms, brochures, information pieces, and other digital publications.
• Helps maintain the SDS website.
• Helps maintain SDS database (e.g., student directory, student files) for day to day running of SDS and for long term statistical data.
• Coordinates program evaluations and statistical record keeping, specifically: devises and evaluates methods and procedures for collecting data (such as surveys, focus groups, opinion polls, or questionnaires), or arranges to obtain existing data; collect and analyze data on student demographics, needs, and accommodations to measure effectiveness of SDS programs and services.
• Assists the SDS directors with research in collaboration with faculty and other staff members to improve student retention, academic success and graduation rates.
• Assists with educating the university community on postsecondary disability service issues, equal access, and disability awareness topics through faculty trainings, workshops, and arranging for guest speakers.
• Collaborates with other SDS colleagues in development and implementation of student outreach, education, and enrichment programs such as Disability Awareness Week, Workforce Recruitment Program, and other diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Assists the SDS Directors with office operations as needed; including hiring and supervising SDS student assistants, and hiring and scheduling professional real-time captioners and interpreters.
• Represents SDS office at school and college events on campus and additional campuses; represents the university at workshops presented to students, parents and others, as well as off campus recruitment events.
• Serves as a resource to other staff, students, and alumni in interpreting policies and procedures relating to SDS services and programs.
• Attends professional conferences and trainings.
• Assists the SDS Directors with all day-to-day office functions.
• Works some evenings and weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in counseling, education, social work, rehabilitation administration, or other related field required.
  • Three to five years of experience working with college students with disabilities strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse colleagues and students and the wider community required.
  • Experience reviewing and evaluating psycho-educational assessments, medical, and other disability documentation to determine eligibility and appropriate reasonable accommodations required.
  • Extensive knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Sect. 504 of the Rehab Act, and the Fair Housing Act is required.
  • Ability to effectively coordinate department and programs delivering a wide variety of services and programs to diverse populations strongly preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; including ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative professional relationships with staff and faculty colleagues required.
  • Excellent listening and organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with diverse populations required.
  • Strong customer service orientation; ability to interact with a variety of constituencies both on- and off-campus required.Additional InformationHybrid work schedule negotiable.Full-Time/Part-Time: Full timePay Rate: SalarySalary Range : $70,000-$78,000 annualized, commensurate with experience.The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the world's most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a student's passion for social justice and a desire to "Change the World From Here." For more information, visit .Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination PolicyThe University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, educational services, or academic programs on the basis of an individual's race, color, ethnicity, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related), disability and military status or any other basis prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law.Fair Chance OrdinancePursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For more information visit: .
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