Accommodation Specialist - Disability Resource Center

California Polytechnic State University
September 22, 2023
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Accommodation Specialist - Disability Resource Center

Apply now Job no: 531022 Work type: Staff Location: San Luis Obispo Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled) Position Description

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Director of the DRC, this position is responsible for supporting DRC Alternative Testing, recruiting and leading DRC student workers, oversight of tram services, assisting with student request for notetakers, assistive technology, and alternate media and oversight of implementation adaptive furniture.

Department Summary

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) implements Federal and State laws through providing support services and academic accommodations to students with disabilities. Services include, but are not limited to: disability management, alternative testing, alternative media, accessible technology, transportation, document conversion, note-taking, information and referrals. Students served include those with learning, psychological, physical and sensory disabilities.

Key Qualifications

  • Ability to rapidly acquire working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities of the program to which assigned.
  • General knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational and program management.
  • General knowledge of research and interview techniques.
  • General knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior.
  • Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations.
  • Education and Experience

  • Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job‑related field.
  • One year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. Equivalent amounts of graduate level job‑related education may be substituted for the required experience. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
  • LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES, CREDENTIALS: Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

    Salary:

    Anticipated Hiring Range: $48,792 - $53,000 Per Year

    Classification Range: $48,792 - $69,024 Per Year

    Cal Poly

    Known for its Learn by Doing pedagogy, Cal Poly is the flagship of the world- renowned California State University system. Annually recognized as one of the top public universities in the nation, Cal Poly continues to offer an academic curriculum based on learned experience gained through real-world practice. Located in San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly is nestled comfortably among the coastal foothills, minutes from the Pacific Ocean and equidistant to the Bay Area and Los Angeles.

    Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

    Diversity Statement

    At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

    Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Poly is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

    Supplemental Information

    Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

    The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

    This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter.

    Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H1-B visas).

    Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

    Advertised: August 22, 2023 (1:55 PM) Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Open Until Filled

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