Accommodations Counselor (Student Services Professional III)

Position Summary

Are you committed to ensuring equal access to educational resources for students with disabilities? Do you excel in managing a diverse caseload and providing exceptional support? As the Accommodations Counselor, you will be the primary point of contact for students with various disabilities, reviewing documentation, authorizing accommodations, and serving as a key resource for students, faculty, and staff. You will work independently on complex cases, with support from the Lead Counselor and other professional staff as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accommodation Management: Review disability documentation and assess the need for accommodations.
• Support & Guidance: Serve as an information resource on disabilities, legislation, and best practices for students, faculty, and staff.
• Case Management: Independently handle cases of varying complexity, consulting with supervisors and professional staff when necessary.
• Compliance: Act as a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, adhering to CSU Executive Order 1083.

Why Join Us?

• Inclusive Environment: Join a team dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development in the field of disability services.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a vital role in enhancing the educational experience for students with disabilities.

If you are ready to make a significant difference in the lives of students with disabilities, apply now!

Position Information

• Full-time, benefits-eligible, temporary position anticipated to end on June 30, 2025, with the possibility of reappointment.
• This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

Student Disability Services (SDS) in the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity provides a full range of accommodations and services to nearly 4,000 students with physical, psychological, and learning disabilities, facilitating equal access to the educational process.  This is accomplished through direct service support, review of campus accessibility, adaptive technology, assessment, test accommodation, and a variety of other services.  Accommodations vary according to types of disabilities, and may include sign language interpreting; provision of alternative formats, such as electronic text or Braille; computer-assisted real-time captioning; test accommodations; advising; assistive computer technology; cart transportation services, and numerous other services. Provision of these academic support services, technology and advocacy promotes the retention and graduation of students with disabilities at SDSU.    

Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity:

The Division facilitates the academic and career success, personal growth and well-being of all students, and works proactively to address systemic inequities through professional learning, community building, advocacy, policy recommendations and organizational structures. We aim to foster an affirming campus culture based on the core values of excellence, equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion through:

• Recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are reflective of the diverse student body and communities served by SDSU, and recruiting students who are representative of the rich diversity of the region and the world;
• Fostering an environment that is welcoming, affirming, and empowering for students, faculty, staff and alumni of all backgrounds;
• Enhancing the career and educational pathways of a diverse student body, the faculty and staff, including enhancing the learning environment and expanding learning opportunities for all students inside and outside the classroom, and expanding and connecting opportunities for students to participate in transformational experiences;
• Developing leaders who believe in and lead others toward supporting civility, mutual respect and diversity in our society and workplaces;  and
• Cultivating relationships with the local community that advance the well-being of diverse individuals and communities.

Position upholds the Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Statement on Diversity, Equity, a