Disability Advisor (SSP III)

• • Position Summary
  • Full-time position available on or after January 4, 2027 for Disability Resource Services.

    This position’s responsibilities are carried out under general direction. The incumbent is responsible for advancing equitable access for students with disabilities by supporting access to courses, programs, services, activities, and facilities. This position collaborates with campus partners to promote inclusive design, facilitate reasonable accommodations, and support the ongoing effectiveness of accessibility services.

    The role involves working with students, faculty, and administrators to enhance campus accessibility through consultation, coordination, and the delivery of programs and services that recognize disability as a dimension of diversity. The incumbent exercises a high degree of professional judgment, contributes to program development, and may serve as a working supervisor or lead person.

  • Job Duties
  • Duties include but are not limited to:
    • Provide individualized, non-clinical case management to students, including meeting with students to identify barriers to full participation in curricular and co-curricular environments and determining appropriate accommodations. 
    • Coordinate and facilitate the provision of reasonable accommodations in consultation with students, faculty, and staff, applying relevant policies and guidelines. 
    • Deliver comprehensive academic and student support advising, including interpretation of university policies, goal setting, and referrals to campus and community resources. 
    • Provide consultation, information, and resources to students, faculty, staff, and administrators regarding disability access, accommodations, and student support strategies. 
    • Utilize advanced interpersonal, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques to address complex or sensitive situations involving students and campus stakeholders. 
    • Exercise professional judgment in resolving student concerns, balancing individual needs with institutional policies and practices. 
    • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student interactions, accommodations, and recommended courses of action using appropriate systems.
    • Coordinate and implement student-centered initiatives such as workshops, outreach events, and milestone programs that foster engagement and belonging. 
    • Develop and deliver educational sessions focused on student success, academic skills, and university navigation. 
    • Provide lead supervision and mentorship to student assistants, ensuring role clarity and accountability. 
    • Maintain and enhance tracking systems for participation, academic progress, and resource utilization. 
    • Analyze program data and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and practices within the assigned program area. 
    • Develop operational approaches to address emerging student needs where precedent may be limited. 
    • Represent the program in campus-wide planning discussions related to student support and engagement.
    • Design and implement tools to evaluate the effectiveness of student services and initiatives. 
    • Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to identify trends, barriers, and service gaps. 
    • Maintain accurate documentation of student engagement and service delivery. 
    • Prepare data summaries and narrative reports for institutional reporting, audits, grants, and planning purposes. 
    • Participate in case reviews and team discussions to evaluate complex student situations and improve service delivery. 
    • Apply specialized knowledge of challenges faced by historically marginalized and system-impacted students to inform program development and assessment
    • May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards. 
    • At the direction of the appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed. 
    • The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, a logical assignment to this classification.
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: 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 where such are job-related.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.  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, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351.  California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD.  As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool.  Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at:  Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

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• The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

Advertised: Nov 06 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Nov 22 2026 Pacific Standard Time

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