Disabled Students Programs and Services Assistant

Disabled Students’ Programs and Services Assistant

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Position Title:

Disabled Students’ Programs and Services Assistant (Principal).

Salary:
Yearly $59,268 (Step
1) – $72,204 (Step
5). Placement based on experience.

Location:

Pittsburg campus, support to Brentwood Center as needed.

Position Status:
Permanent, Full‑Time, 40 hours per week.

Work Schedule:

Monday–Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, primary office at Pittsburg campus DSPS office, may include days at Brentwood.

Schedule and provide a variety of college services for disabled students; provide administrative support to the disabled student services program.

— Aide: basic clerical support; less technical orientation.
— Assistant: full range of duties with minimal supervision, more administrative and secretarial responsibility.
— Coordinator: independent program implementation and administration, managing smaller program area.

• Perform a variety of administrative support functions to assist in coordinating services to students with various disabilities.
• Prepare correspondence, memos and statistical materials; answer phones.
• Assist disabled students with registration and pre‑enrollment; arrange on‑campus transportation, special parking, elevator key.
• Arrange tutors, note takers, other aids; coordinate equipment use and orient students.
• Assist with compilation of data for statistical reports and student records.
• Schedule training programs for faculty, staff and managers; assist faculty providing information on disabled student services.
• Refer students to other appropriate college and community programs and services.
• Assist in preparation of presentations, written information and resource materials about available services.
• Prepare and maintain records and files related to student contacts and service provision.
• Participate in workshops, activities and special programs to promote awareness of disabled student support services.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

One (1) year of progressively responsible program‑related administrative duties, working with students with disabilities in an educational setting.

High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

• Policies and regulations related to a disabled student services program.
• Applicable laws and statutes governing access to disabled students programs and services.
• Agencies which serve the needs of disabled individuals.
• Modern office procedures, practices and technology/equipment.
• Philosophy and objectives of student services programs.
• Challenges encountered by disabled students in obtaining college‑level education.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary.
• Basic statistical compilation and record‑keeping methods and procedures.
• Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).

• Assist students in identifying concerns and problems and suggest appropriate solutions.
• Communicate effectively with students with a variety of disabilities in a sensitive manner.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports, and confidential materials.
• Schedule and perform support functions for assigned student support program area.
• Understand and carry out verbal or written instructions.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Use keyboard with accuracy.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for diverse backgrounds of all students, faculty, staff, and those encountered in duty performance.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively use technology and online services such as Colleague or Banner, disability record‑keeping software, Canvas, Zoom, scheduling software or other student information software.
• Experience conducting outreach and other workshops for individuals with disabilities.

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance for eligible employees and dependents.
• Retirement plans: PERS for most employees, STRS for faculty and…