Updated: Apr 18, 2024
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Disability Services
Job Opening ID: 67898
Reports To: Director
Working Title: SENIOR DISABILITY SPECIALIST
Department: Disability Services
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 004556
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Career
Position Summary:
The Disability Services Center strives to create a culture of inclusion and access to all UCI programs, services, activities, events, and facilities for students with disabilities by forming partnerships with the university community. DSC also provides reasonable accommodations, and related disability services to UCI students, Continuing Education, Summer Session students, and other program participants. DSC also monitors campus compliance with requirements under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended (ADAAA). The DSC also supports and advise academic and administrative departments regarding accessibility to physical and online environments.
Under the direction of the Director of the Disability Services Center (DSC), the Senior Disability Specialist will coordinate the provision of academic accommodations, auxiliary services, and supplemental aides for students enrolled at UCI (including UCI Summer Sessions and UCI Extension) who experience a wide range of documented visible, invisible, and temporary disabilities. The Senior Disability Specialist works closely and collaboratively with colleagues, campus partners, and outside federal, state, and local agencies to provide support to students and institution-wide training and assistance to students, faculty, and staff regarding disability related accommodations, aides, resources and services through the lens of social justice. The Senior Disability Specialist manages a caseload of students from various disability groups and upholds strict confidentiality of student information with respect to counseling services and disability documentation.
Total Compensation:
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $66,700.00 - $76,368.00 (Annual Salary). The Full Salary Range for the salary grade this position is assigned to is $66,700.00 - $118,500.00 (Annual Salary).
Department Website:
https://dsc.uci.edu/
Required:
- 3-5 years experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferably in health sciences.
- Masters Degree in a relevant field
- CA Driver License
- Strong knowledge of the legal framework involving accommodations for students with disabilities through state and federal laws and regulations.
- Thorough knowledge of procedures and best practices for assessing and determining disability accommodation issues, including the Disability Compliance Office procedures.
- Understanding of assessment, accommodation, and intervention techniques.
- Continuous prioritization of work and promotion of timely and effective provision of federally mandated academic accommodations.
- Ability to analyze data, assess needs and implement plans.
- Skill to communicate clearly, accurately, and appropriately with a broad variety of people in person, on the phone, and via mail, email and zoom.
- Skills in the use of assistive technology, personal computers (both PC and Mac), software and database applications.
Preferred:
- Proficient in ASL and/or multiple languages.
Special Conditions Required:
- Occasional evening and weekend duty
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected]
