Role OverviewThe Student Disability Resources Center provides services for students with various permanent or temporary disabilities, including learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, autism, visual, mobility, or hearing impairments, psychological disabilities, chronic systemic disorders such as lupus, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and injuries. The Lead Disability Specialist interprets medical documentation and gathers information to recommend and facilitate reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, ensuring access to the educational opportunities of the University of California, Riverside.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess disability documentation forms, medical documentation, and psychological/psychoeducational evaluations to verify disability and determine appropriate accommodations.Interpret and assess whether accommodations conflict with or violate technical and academic standards set by the Graduate Division, appropriate professional school, or accrediting agency.Provide information to graduate and professional UCR students who may have a disability and make appropriate referrals to on- and off‑campus resources.Provide specialized disability‑related counseling for graduate and professional students.Liaise with on‑ and off‑campus departments and programs to coordinate services and explain services for graduate and professional students served by SDRC.Lead and/or facilitate support groups and conduct workshops in disability management advocacy.Provide disability awareness presentations for faculty, staff, and students.Execute other assignments as directed by the Associate Director/Director on a project basis.Develop and maintain relations with campus departments, community agencies, and national organizations.Perform research and development of training and evaluation tools, screening mechanisms, and teaching modules.Prepare written materials and assist, as needed, in other SDRC services and functions.Work evenings and weekends during high demand periods (e.g., final exams, programs, events, outreach).CompensationThe full salary range for the Lead Student Disability Specialist is $73,600 – $133,200 annually. The expected pay scale for this position is up to $106,600 annually, based on education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Application RequirementsApplicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. The University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr