California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · 18 hours ago
Remote Lead Access Specialist - Disability Resource Center
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $78K/yr
3+ years expCalifornia Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a nationally-ranked public university known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. The Remote Lead Access Specialist is responsible for evaluating student needs, advising on disability management, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws while developing accessibility solutions and coordinating support across campuses.
Higher Education
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Independently evaluating student needs, advising on disability management, and determining appropriate accommodations for students with temporary and permanent disabilities ensuring compliance with CSU policy, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504
Assisting in the development of creative, cross-department accessibility solutions and communicating program and student needs through regular coordination with faculty, staff, students, and community organizations
Serving as a liaison between the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus and the Cal Poly Solano campus disability services offices, ensuring coordinated support for students
Qualification
Required
Ability to address student concerns and university issues in a proactive manner with the ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries from students and separate personal and student issues
General knowledge or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge of disability-related laws and the provision of services to students with disabilities (e.g., Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, ADA, FHA, IDEA 2004 and CSU 1111)
Ability to use learning outcome assessment to evaluate and improve program offerings
Demonstrated experience in using a high degree of tact and persuasiveness to maintain effective and cooperative relationships while working with students with varied disabilities
Demonstrated ability in creating viable alternative solutions to program-wide problems, which may involve changes in guidelines or policies
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution
Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience
A master's degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience
A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
Educational benefits for eligible employees
Company
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Founded in 1901, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is one of five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christina Diaz
Executive Assistant, Office of the Vice President, University Development & Foundation CEO
Megan Miyamoto
Chief Marketing Officer of the Cal Poly Marching Band
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