What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Student Disability Specialist 4 (4557U), Disabled Students Program - 76013 position at University of California Berkeley?
Graduate Student Disability Specialist 4 (4557U), Disabled Students Program - 76013 About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.
We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , Principles of Community , and Strategic Plan .
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley.
Departmental Overview
The Disabled Students Program (DSP) provides a wide array of legally mandated services to students with disabilities and consists of approximately 38 FTE, serves over 5000 students, and hires over 400 service providers and student volunteers to provide educational support to this growing population.
Our mission: The Disabled Students' Program promotes an inclusive environment for students with disabilities. We equip students with appropriate accommodations and services to achieve their individual academic goals. We are dedicated to supporting students and collaborating with the campus community to remove barriers to educational access and embrace the University's values of equity and inclusion. We believe that an accessible environment universally benefits everyone.
The Graduate Student Disability Specialist works in an interdisciplinary team to provide coordination of academic services to students with disabilities.
Position Summary
Involves planning, developing, and implementing programs, processes, and activities for graduate students with disabilities in accordance with federal and state law, to assure their access to the academic and campus environment.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 02/14/205.
Responsibilities
Coordination of Graduate accommodations and caseload management:
Specializes in working with graduate students with disabilities in an academic environment.
Determines eligibility, complex accommodations, and intervention techniques required for students with disabilities.
Verifies student disability documentation provided by physicians or other appropriate professionals to determine eligibility for disability services.
Conducts individual assessment to determine appropriate academic accommodations, auxiliary services to ensure academic success, retention, and graduation.
Individual case management:
Thoroughly documents individual assessments.
Ensures timeliness of applicant review, eligibility determination, review of requests for letters of accommodations and auxiliary services.
Provides ongoing consultation and coordination of services.
Works as an interdisciplinary team member to ensure required accommodations are efficiently and effectively provided.
Consultation and Programming:
Functions as a campus resource expert for graduate students with disabilities as related to educational access needs.
Provides guidance and instruction to faculty and departments, regarding the effect of disability in academic environment, and recommends accommodations and adjustments to faculty.
Serves as DSP liaison to graduate division, and departments in implementing creative solutions to graduate student's access needs.
Serves as an experienced resource to faculty, staff, departments and campus community on disability access for graduate students with disabilities, including outreach and in-service training.
Evaluates/introduces/implements new or latest techniques, methods, and practices for the most effective and efficient provision of services to graduate students with disabilities.
Presents these practices to the wider professional community.
Responsible for ongoing professional development:
Responsible for ongoing professional development and participation in professional organizations.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of the legal framework involving accommodations for students with disabilities through state and federal laws and regulations.
Advanced knowledge of procedures for assessing and determining disability accommodation issues, including the Disability Compliance Office procedures.
Advanced knowledge of assessment, accommodation, and intervention techniques involved in employee's specialty, for example, learning disorders, mobility disability, visual impairment, etc.
Skill to communicate with instructors and other organizational entities regarding a student's accommodations and other academic needs.
Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $80,400.00 - $95,000.00.
This is a 2-year, full-time (40 hours/week), Contract position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
This is an exempt, monthly paid position.
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.
We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , Principles of Community , and Strategic Plan .
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley.
Departmental Overview
The Disabled Students Program (DSP) provides a wide array of legally mandated services to students with disabilities and consists of approximately 38 FTE, serves over 5000 students, and hires over 400 service providers and student volunteers to provide educational support to this growing population.
Our mission: The Disabled Students' Program promotes an inclusive environment for students with disabilities. We equip students with appropriate accommodations and services to achieve their individual academic goals. We are dedicated to supporting students and collaborating with the campus community to remove barriers to educational access and embrace the University's values of equity and inclusion. We believe that an accessible environment universally benefits everyone.
The Graduate Student Disability Specialist works in an interdisciplinary team to provide coordination of academic services to students with disabilities.
Position Summary
Involves planning, developing, and implementing programs, processes, and activities for graduate students with disabilities in accordance with federal and state law, to assure their access to the academic and campus environment.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 02/14/205.
Responsibilities
Coordination of Graduate accommodations and caseload management:
Specializes in working with graduate students with disabilities in an academic environment.
Determines eligibility, complex accommodations, and intervention techniques required for students with disabilities.
Verifies student disability documentation provided by physicians or other appropriate professionals to determine eligibility for disability services.
Conducts individual assessment to determine appropriate academic accommodations, auxiliary services to ensure academic success, retention, and graduation.
Individual case management:
Thoroughly documents individual assessments.
Ensures timeliness of applicant review, eligibility determination, review of requests for letters of accommodations and auxiliary services.
Provides ongoing consultation and coordination of services.
Works as an interdisciplinary team member to ensure required accommodations are efficiently and effectively provided.
Consultation and Programming:
Functions as a campus resource expert for graduate students with disabilities as related to educational access needs.
Provides guidance and instruction to faculty and departments, regarding the effect of disability in academic environment, and recommends accommodations and adjustments to faculty.
Serves as DSP liaison to graduate division, and departments in implementing creative solutions to graduate student's access needs.
Serves as an experienced resource to faculty, staff, departments and campus community on disability access for graduate students with disabilities, including outreach and in-service training.
Evaluates/introduces/implements new or latest techniques, methods, and practices for the most effective and efficient provision of services to graduate students with disabilities.
Presents these practices to the wider professional community.
Responsible for ongoing professional development:
Responsible for ongoing professional development and participation in professional organizations.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of the legal framework involving accommodations for students with disabilities through state and federal laws and regulations.
Advanced knowledge of procedures for assessing and determining disability accommodation issues, including the Disability Compliance Office procedures.
Advanced knowledge of assessment, accommodation, and intervention techniques involved in employee's specialty, for example, learning disorders, mobility disability, visual impairment, etc.
Skill to communicate with instructors and other organizational entities regarding a student's accommodations and other academic needs.
Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $80,400.00 - $95,000.00.
This is a 2-year, full-time (40 hours/week), Contract position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
This is an exempt, monthly paid position.
Salary : $80,400 - $95,000
