To be considered for this role, please submit your application using the following link: https://careers-anothersource.icims.com/jobs/101919/services-to-students-with-disabilities-director-cal-state-san-bernardino/job?mode=job&iis=Job+Board+or+Association&iisn=Craigslist
Another Source’s client, Cal State San Bernardino, is recruiting a Director, Services to Students with Disabilities to join their team on-site in San Bernardino, California.
Here’s a little about Cal State San Bernardino and the position they are recruiting for: California State University, San Bernardino is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in Inland Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, the university serves more than 20,000 students each year and graduates about 4,000 students annually.
Learn more about Cal State San Bernardino here: https://www.csusb.edu/about-csusb
The anticipated yearly salary range for this position is $100,000- $120,000 based on experience.
About the role:
The Director of Services to Students with Disabilities (SSD) provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight to ensure equitable access to the university’s academic programs, services, and activities for students with disabilities. This role champions a culture of inclusivity, fosters collaboration among faculty and staff, and upholds compliance with federal, state, and CSU system-wide policies.
How you will be spending your time:
Leadership and Program Management (60%)
Oversee the SSD office, coordinating accommodations and support services in compliance with CSU Disability and Accommodations Policy (Executive Order 1111).
Serve as the university's authority on disability practices, determining reasonable accommodations and ensuring policy adherence.
Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and learning outcomes that align with institutional goals.
Lead staff recruitment, training, and supervision, ensuring compliance with university policies and collective bargaining agreements.
Manage the SSD Testing Center and oversee alternative testing options.
Provide strategic direction for Workability IV (WA-IV) programs, serving as the primary liaison to the Department of Rehabilitation and ensuring contractual compliance.
Oversee budgets for SSD and WA-IV, tracking expenditures and developing fiscal strategies.
Ensure marketing, website content, and communication platforms reflect departmental goals and priorities.
Support campus investigations, including Office of Civil Rights (OCR) complaints related to students with disabilities.
Campus and Community Engagement (25%)
Foster partnerships across campus and with the CSU Chancellor’s Office to promote disability awareness and accessibility.
Develop and deliver campus-wide training programs to enhance understanding of disability rights, responsibilities, and resources.
Advocate for investments in accessibility technologies and initiatives that promote equity and inclusion.
Consult on accessibility considerations for facilities planning, emergency operations, and campus events.
Serve on university committees and participate in Division of Student Affairs (DSA) functions to advance accessibility efforts.
Student Support and Case Management (10%)
Supervise SSD Specialists in supporting students’ self-advocacy, social skills, and academic success.
Oversee accommodation services, including advising, testing, assistive technology, and alternative formats.
Manage complex caseloads, conducting intake assessments, establishing accommodation plans, and providing disability-related counseling.
Data Analysis and Grant Development (5%)
Identify funding opportunities and prepare grant applications to enhance disability services.
Analyze program data, assess outcomes, and prepare reports to inform decision-making and innovation.
Lead special projects to improve disability services and identify innovative opportunities for campus inclusion.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Counseling (general or rehabilitation), Psychology, Disability Studies, or related field.
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License (class C)
Strong knowledge of disability laws, including ADA, Section 504, and FERPA.
Demonstrated experience in managing budgets, supervising staff, and developing programs in a higher education setting.
Proven ability to collaborate across departments and with external agencies.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Technical expertise with Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU CMS, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
Experienced in facilitating workshops, training sessions, and public speaking in diverse settings.
Skilled in crisis intervention, consultation, and fostering cooperative relationships with stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Over seven years of professional experience supporting students with disabilities in higher education, including expertise in physical, cognitive, and psychological disabilities.
In-depth understanding of Section 504, Section 508, ADA, and CSU policies, with skills in interpreting diagnostic assessments and recommending accommodations.
Proven ability to implement Universal Design principles, provide equitable accommodations, and advocate for inclusivity.
Experience determining accommodations for blind/low vision students and providing Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing services.
Skilled in assessing needs, counseling on accommodations, and balancing advocacy with academic expectations.
Expertise in case management, consulting on classroom needs, and developing retention initiatives.
Experience coordinating grants and projects to enhance disability services.
Why a career with CSU is for You:
The CSU system offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary: https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf
Immerse yourself: Being on campus allows you to enjoy renowned sporting events, artist events, world-renowned speakers. Stroll through trails, museums, and enjoy all campus has to offer.
Tuition waiver: up to 2 courses, or 6 units, per semester for employee, spouse, registered domestic partner or eligible dependent child for any of the 23 campuses.
Mission driven culture: Transforming the lives of a diverse student body, including first-generation students and under-represented communities.
Jury duty: The CSU will continue an employee’s salary while they are on jury duty, regardless of length of jury service.
CalPERS Retirement Plan: CalPERS is a defined benefit retirement pension plan. Lifetime medical benefits for you, your spouse, or registered domestic partner. Learn more here: http://www.calpers.ca.gov/
403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan (Similar to a 401k plan)
Employees in this classification are entitled to two vacation days (16 hours) per month.
A healthier you. Access to athletic and gym facilities on campus
Transportation support. Pre-tax commuter benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:
The California State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all CSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).
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