Disability Advisor - Student Disability and Accessiblity Center

Disability Advisor
- Student Disability and Accessibility Center

Job no: 557103 |
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).

FLSA: Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Salary: $5,540/mo. CSUMB pays within the CSU Salary Schedule.

Priority Screening Date: May 3 2026 |
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

Purpose: Provide comprehensive disability advising and support to students, ensuring access to educational accommodations and related resources.

• Determines eligibility and disability accommodations through an interactive process with each student, including intake interviews.
• Interprets diagnostic assessment results and related CSU/CSUMB policies to verify eligibility for SDAC services.
• Provides advising on eligibility, accommodations, self‑advocacy, learning outcomes, and retention strategies.
• Applies federal and state mandates and CSU policy to determine eligibility and verification.
• Provides disability management consultation, interventions, and confidential counseling during peak times.
• Supports students with housing accommodations during non‑peak advising periods.
• Explains SDAC resources and encourages self‑advocacy; refers to on‑ and off‑campus services.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and modifies individualized student action plans.

• Completes the interactive process between semesters and academic years.
• Engages with students, parents, faculty, and staff to provide advising and support.
• Addresses complaints and conflicts related to equal access; recommends and facilitates solutions.
• Ensures timely consultations and case‑by‑case consideration.
• Acts as primary liaison to Student Housing & Residential Life for housing accommodations.
• Collaborates with faculty, department chairs, and deans to deliver accommodations.
• Consults with university partners on disability‑related issues.
• Advocates for students with other campus partners.
• Refers and collaborates with a wide variety of CSUMB support offices and community services.

• Maintains confidential student files and documents timely records in SDAC’s database.
• Upholds professional standards and CSU policies.

• Supports SDAC outreach during campus events and other opportunities.

• Performs other job‑related duties and special projects as assigned.

Graduation from a four‑year college or university in the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a related field. Additional specialized experience may substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressive student services work experience, with one year in the program preferred but not required. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a related field can substitute for one year of experience. A doctorate may substitute for three years of experience for positions with major counseling responsibilities.

• Three years working with students with disabilities in higher education.
• A master’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Student Development, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field.
• Familiarity with ADAAA, Rehabilitation Act, and other disability policies.
• Advanced skill in cross‑cultural disability management advising.
• Knowledge of assistive technology and higher education systems (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Oracle/People Soft).
• Second language fluency and knowledge of FERPA.

CSUMB offers a premium benefit package including vacation, health, dental and vision plans; membership in CalPERS; 15 paid holidays. Campus housing assistance is also available subject to availability.

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to recruit and support a diverse workforce. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.