Accommodation Specialist (SSP II)
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Apply now Job no: 542827 Work type: Staff Location: Fresno Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Education Support Professionals

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,841- $5,250 per monthFull CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,841 - $6,884 per month

• This is a full-time (equivalent to 40 hours per week), probationary, non-exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program.

Job Summary

The incumbent supports the implementation of various accommodations and services for students with disabilities that are not directly coordinated or supervised by other lead SSD staff and support of those services directly provided by SSD. The Accommodation Specialist provides disability management to students with disabilities utilizing SCOUT transportation services and classroom accommodations. Maintains a caseload of approximately 40-50 temporary students each semester and conducts individual student advising and guidance sessions. Responsible for providing information to students with disabilities regarding procedures for requesting services through SSD and for making referrals to appropriate staff and other campus offices. The incumbent will act as a resource to the greater campus and community in relation to the above listed accommodations.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to advise students individually and in groups.
• Ability to relate skillfully and respectfully to faculty and staff and diverse students with varying disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and plan for efficient handling of work and projects that involve multiple priorities.
• Ability to learn, interpret, apply and clearly communicate disability-related procedures, policies, information, ideas and instructions to students.
• Ability to apply independent judgment, discretion and initiative to address problems and develop practical, thorough solutions.
• Ability to maintain accurate, confidential student files.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field and two years of professional experience in direct student support or in a related field.
• Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• A master's degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by October 4, 2024 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. 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 Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

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.

This position may be a designated position under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)