Student Disability Services Specialist (HEOa) - 400376

Student Disability Services Specialist (HEOa) - 400376

POSITION DETAILS

The Student Disability Services Specialist supports Access-Ability Services by coordinating accommodations, providing direct support to students with disabilities, and assisting with programs that promote student success, retention, and inclusion. The position serves as a resource to students, faculty, and staff regarding accessibility and disability-related services while coordinating the Transition to College Support (TCS) program for neurodivergent students. Approximately 60% of the position focuses on accommodations and disability services, and 40% focuses on TCS program coordination and student support. The Transition to College Support (TCS) program is a supplemental service within Access-Ability Services (AAS), designed to enhance the support available to neurodivergent students. While AAS ensures equal access to academic programs, services, and accommodations through compliance with disability laws and CUNY policies, TCS provides additional individualized and group-based supports focused on academic skill development, self-advocacy, executive functioning, transition planning, social engagement, and career readiness. Together, TCS and AAS offer a comprehensive support network that helps students navigate the college environment, build independence, strengthen self-determination, connect with campus resources, achieve their educational goals, and prepare for meaningful employment and successful adult outcomes. Duties and Responsibilities Review disability documentation and work with counseling staff to facilitate the determination and implementation of appropriate academic accommodations. Coordinate and administer accommodations, including testing accommodations, assistive technology, alternative formats, note-taking support, and other approved services. Maintain confidential student records, accommodation data, and case documentation in compliance with federal, state, and CUNY regulations. Serve as a resource to students, faculty, and staff regarding accommodation processes, accessibility concerns, disability-related resources, and available support services. Assist with outreach initiatives, workshops, trainings, and presentations that promote disability awareness, accessibility, and inclusion. Coordinate and facilitate the Transition to College Support (TCS) program, including student recruitment and onboarding, individual coaching, group programming, student progress monitoring, transition planning, and assessment activities designed to improve retention, engagement, and student success. Assist students in developing self-advocacy, executive functioning, social engagement, college success, and campus navigation skills through individualized coaching, support, and referrals to appropriate resources. Collect, analyze, and report TCS program outcomes, assessment data, and performance measures to support program evaluation, strategic planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with academic departments and campus offices to support student retention, academic achievement, career readiness, and successful transition to and through college. Participate in departmental initiatives, special projects, committee work, and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field. Experience coordinating accommodations and supporting students with diverse learning, psychological, physical, sensory, and developmental disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work with autistic and other neurodivergent students in a higher education, educational, counseling, disability services, or related setting. Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and accessibility best practices. Knowledge of evidence-based practices and supports for autistic and other neurodivergent college students. Experience providing coaching, mentoring, advising, or transition support services that promote student success, self-advocation, executive functioning, and retention. Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate workshops, trainings, and student success programs. Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting assessment and program outcome data. Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, families, and community partners.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Assists with daily supervision of the unit, including budgets, personnel supervision, and facilities/equipment management Provides guidance and advisement to student organizations, administrators, faculty and others on concerns and issues related to students with special needs Interacts with counselors, disability accommodations specialists, and external community organizations to maintain a broad inventory of available services Presents programs and workshops, and prepares communications to students and others promoting the goals of the unit Organizes and provides for assistive technology and interpretive services May develop and/or review individual educational plans that incorporate individually designed academic support services and accommodations within the guidelines of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Performs related duties as assigned. Job Title Name: Student Disability Services Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant FLSA Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$59,256- $63,995 CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

CLOSING DATE

November 30, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID: 33081 Location: Kingsborough Community College #J-18808-Ljbffr Brooklyn