Job Title

Disability Management Specialist

Classification

Student Services Professional III

Auto Req. ID

559152

Salary Range

Classification Range $5,540 - $7,893 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,540 - $6,128 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

The department of Disability Support Services (DSS) within the Division of Student Affairs is a civil rights office committed to providing students with disabilities access and an equal opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and abilities. We acknowledge this is a campus-wide responsibility and promote an accessible community where equity and inclusion are celebrated and barriers are removed. Our work is framed through the lens of human dignity and social justice in order for students to acquire a sense of agency, advocacy and equitable, and meaningful experiences. DSS ensures compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations mandating equal opportunity and access for students with disabilities. DSS provides co-curricular and academically related services which empower students with disabilities to achieve academic and personal success through self-determination. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Disability Management Specialist (Student Services Professional III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Student Support, the Disability Management Specialist will coordinate the provision of services for students enrolled at CSUF who have a qualified disability and require access to programs and services. This position serves as the primary contact for prospective and newly admitted students in providing New Student Appointments, reviewing highly sensitive and confidential disability documentation, determining reasonable accommodations, and providing on-going disability management support. The Disability Management Specialist manages a caseload of an assigned group of students. Assesses and determines the nature and extent of a wide variety of disabilities, necessary accommodations, and required support services. The Disability Management Specialist advises students regarding classroom accommodations and disability-related challenges that can impact education/career options and choices. Consults with faculty regarding student needs and disability related course concerns. Interprets federal and state laws and regulations to students, faculty, and the campus-at-large. The Disability Management Specialist supports the office in facilitating disability management and academic support workshops for all DSS students. Facilitates projects that support outreach and ensure the delivery of high-quality services for students, faculty, and staff. Provides coordination for various DSS held events, and DSS collaborative events, and student led disability awareness. Assists the testing team during peak operational periods, particularly finals week, to ensure timely and effective delivery of student accommodations. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited 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 plus three years of professional student services work in the field. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university and the appropriate internship or clinical training in a relevant field may be substituted for three years of the required professional experience.

Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs and activities. Ability to interact with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the public. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters. Ability to complete assignments without detailed instructions. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures, activities, and the overall organization.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Counseling, Education, Higher Education Administration, Educational Psychology or Rehabilitation Counseling, or Disability Services. Successful experience in a disability specialist or advising role, particularly with college students in a higher education environment. Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities in an educational setting. Working knowledge of CSU guidelines and practices.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.