Disability Management Specialist - Autism

About the role

The Disability Management Specialist – Autism (SSP III) provides comprehensive disability management, accommodations, and support services for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental or mental health conditions that significantly impact executive functioning, social communication, and self-regulation skills.

The incumbent ensures equitable access to educational opportunities and fosters student access through individualized accommodations, proactive case management, skill development, and collaboration with faculty and staff. The position also supports campus-wide education and outreach to promote inclusion, accessibility, and awareness of neurodiversity across the University community.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive disability management, accommodations, and support services for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental or mental health conditions.
• Fosters student access through individualized accommodations, proactive case management, skill development, and collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Serves as a resource for students, faculty, and staff regarding disability-related issues and accommodations.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities and foster an inclusive campus environment.
• Supports campus-wide education and outreach initiatives promoting awareness and understanding of neurodiversity.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper-division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related.
• The equivalent of two years of progressively responsible professional experience working with students with specific learning disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, other cognitive disabilities and symptoms, and limitations related to specific medical conditions.
• A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
• A demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper-division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related.
• The equivalent of two years of progressively responsible professional experience working with students with specific learning disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, other cognitive disabilities and symptoms, and limitations related to specific medical conditions.
• A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
• A demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.

Skills

• Knowledge of disability laws and regulations relevant to higher education.
• Ability to develop and implement effective strategies for supporting students with ASD and other neurodevelopmental or mental health conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Proficiency in using technology to support disability management and accommodations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$5,540 - $7,893/Monthly (Budgeted Hiring Salary Range $5,540 - $5,733/Monthly)

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; exempt classification.