Lead Access Specialist - Disability Resource Center

California Polytechnic State University

San Luis Obispo, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$66,528–$77,951 Per Year
SKILLS
Agricultural Engineering, Alliance/Partner Management, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Background Investigation, Career Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Conflict Resolution, Customer Support/Service, Disability Accommodations, Diversity, Documentation, Educational Evaluation, Establish Priorities, Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Federal Laws and Regulations, Functional Analysis, Funding, Higher Education, Identify Issues, Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Legal, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, People Management, Philosophy, Process Analysis, Psychology, Rehabilitation Act, Social Work, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching Curriculum, University/School Policies
LOCATION
San Luis Obispo, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Position Description

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of the Disability Resource Center, the position is responsible for:

a) independently evaluating student needs; b) advising students regarding disability management; c) determining appropriate accommodations and services for students with temporary and permanent disabilities; d) assisting in the development of creative solutions which integrate accessibility approaches across organizational lines; e) effectively communicating the needs of the program and its student-clients, through interaction and coordination with faculty, staff, students, and community organizations.

Department Summary

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) implements Federal and State laws by providing support services and academic accommodations to students with disabilities. Services include but are not limited to:

  • Disability management
  • Alternative testing
  • Accessible technology
  • Transportation
  • Document conversion, note-taking, and information about community resources

Students served include those with learning, psychological, physical, and sensory disabilities.

Key Qualifications

  • Proven counseling experience in areas of disability management and accommodations assessment
  • Demonstrated experience in using a high degree of tact and persuasiveness to maintain effective and cooperative relationships while working with students with varied disabilities
  • Demonstrated sensitivity of diversity issues as well as the ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse campus community of students, staff, and faculty
  • Experience in determining the most challenging services and special accommodations when documentation is not "clear-cut" or where guidelines do not exist
  • Experience interpreting medical, psychological, and psycho-educational assessments to determine functional limitations and appropriate accommodations
  • Ability to analyze program processes, identify complex problems, and recommend course of action for challenging individual, group, and program-wide problems
  • Thorough knowledge of disability-related laws and the provision of services to students with disabilities (e.g., Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, ADA, FHA, IDEA 2004, and CSU 1111)

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a 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. Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. A masters degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $66,528 - $77,951 Per Year Classification Range: $66,480 - $94,716 Per Year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities, and the built environment. Cal Polys hands-on philosophy, small class sizes, and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California, and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly 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. 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. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Advertised: January 05, 2026 (3:00 PM) Pacific Standard Time Applications close:

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