Senior Disability Specialist

Position Summary Working in the Center for Accessible Education (CAE), the Senior Disability Specialist serves as a technical expert in the field of Disability Resources with recognized expertise in specific areas related to services and accommodations for graduate and professional students. The Senior Disability Specialist works with a specialized population of graduate and professional students to determine reasonable accommodations and provide disability‑related support and coaching on theses and dissertations, research responsibilities, internships and field placements, practicals and clinicals, and other academic milestones unique to graduate and professional programs. Responsibilities Interpreting and assessing whether determined accommodations conflict with or violate technical and academic standards set by the Division of Graduate Education, appropriate professional school, or accreditation agency. Liaising with on‑campus and off‑campus departments and programs to coordinate services and to explain services for graduate and professional students served by CAE. Leading disability awareness presentations and programming for campus faculty, staff and students in graduate and professional academic programs. Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Salary offers consider factors such as budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Benefits begin on day one and include the full UC Benefit package and total compensation estimator. Qualifications 3–5 years professional experience in post‑secondary settings with students who have disabilities, particularly those in graduate and professional programs. (Required) 3–5 years professional experience in post‑secondary settings with graduate students or professional school students. (Required) Advanced knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Assembly Bill 746. (Required) Working knowledge of UC Guidelines and Practices, and University Policy as they pertain to disabled students. (Preferred) Advanced knowledge of academic and technical standards and expectations of students in graduate and professional academic programs. (Required) Advanced knowledge of accommodations and disability resources practice supporting students in graduate and professional programs. (Required) Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide counseling on disability management and compensatory strategies for students with disabilities. (Required) Advanced skill in collaborating with individuals, departments, and organizations both on and off campus to identify and implement reasonable accommodations and support for graduate and professional students, including for theses and dissertations, internships, field placements, practicals, clinicals, etc. (Required) Demonstrate skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing to obtain and convey information. Strong interpersonal skills to interact sensitively with students (with various disabilities and from diverse backgrounds) and with campus colleagues, governmental officials and community representatives. (Required) Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff members, subordinates and management. (Required) Ability to interpret, analyze, advise on, and implement complex policies and procedures related to graduate and professional academic program requirements, support services, and professional/technical standards. (Required) Demonstrated ability to advise, guide, and lead other staff members in the delivery of support services and accommodations to students. (Required) Ability to assist in general office functions when needed. (Preferred) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Master's Degree in an educational field of study or similar. (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse". Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union / Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California, Los Angeles