Student Disability And Accessiblity Center Retention Advisor

Student Disability And Accessiblity Center Retention Advisor

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Work type: Staff
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Anticipated Hiring Salary: $5,540 per month
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* CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: November 30, 2025
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

ABOUT CSUMB

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system,
California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

• Retention-focused disability management consultation, strategies, interventions, and confidential counseling for at-risk students with disabilities.
• Determines eligibility and disability accommodations through an interactive process with each student, including but not limited to intake interviews, interpretation of educational and diagnostic assessment results, and neurological reports. Interprets and applies federal and state mandates, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the related California statutes, interprets and utilizes CSU policy, including but not limited to the Policy for the Provision of Accommodations and Support Services to Students with Disabilities and the Policy on Service and Emotional Support Animals on Campus, to determine eligibility and verification of specific disabilities.
• Acts as a resource and consultant to faculty, Deans, and Administrators regarding disability-related issues and partnerships to support student success and equitable access.
• Provides consultative retention strategies for students and liaisons with campus partners to complete. Uses an advanced, developmental approach rather than a prescriptive one to assist students in degree completion.
• Provides disability consultation to all SDAC students as needed, especially during peak times.
• Provides students with a thorough understanding of SDAC resources and the students’ responsibilities to self-advocate for services. Refers to on- and off-campus services for further assessment and advises students about…