Housing Disability Accommodations Coordinator

Position Number: 41158422

Payroll Title: STDT DISABILITY SPEC 3

Job Code: 4556

Job Open Date: 3/17/2025

Application Review Begins: 4/2/2025

Department Code (Name): DSRS (Residential and Community Living)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99 Non-represented

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Grade: PSS/21

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $69,500 to $96,500/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $69,500 to $123,500/year.

Work Location: University & Community Housing Services - UCEN 3rd Floor

Working Days and Hours: M-F, 8-5

Benefits Eligibility: FULL Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations) Up to 2 days/week remote

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

Residential & Community Living is responsible for the overall student life program in 8 residence halls and 8 apartment complexes (10,000+ residents) with a focus on student development and leadership programs, and conduct and accountability. In addition, R&CL is responsible for resident placement through the University & Community Housing Services Office.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Reporting to the Assistant Director for University Housing Services, the UCHS Disability Accommodations Coordinator is responsible for assessing, coordinating, and implementing disability-related accommodations in campus housing and associated services, ensuring that campus residents with disabilities receive equitable access to campus housing and associated services in compliance with University, State, and Federal disability guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Special Education, Education, Counseling or combination of an advanced degree and related experience and/or equivalent training or experience.
• Professional experience in post-secondary settings with students who have disabilities
• Working knowledge of support services and accommodation methods, preferably in the area of housing or other auxiliary services.
• Skill in analyzing problems to formulate logical and objective conclusions.
• Skill in developing recommendations which lead to major changes in policy, procedures and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other administrative personnel to accomplish desired outcome.
• Skill in establishing rapport and gaining the trust of others.
• Skill in working with support staff.
• Ability to organize and teach workshops and support groups to assist students with disabilities to develop personal understanding about disability-related issues.
• Skill in negotiating, mediation and conflict resolution; exchanging ideas and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and arrive jointly at conclusions and resolutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of policies and procedures on-campus, especially those governing student housing, transportation and access for people with disabilities.
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing to obtain and convey information.
• Interpersonal skills to interact sensitively with students (with various disabilities and from diverse backgrounds) and with campus colleagues, governmental officials and community representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff members, subordinates and management.
• Ability to assist in general office functions when needed.
• Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Assembly Bill 746, the federal Fair Housing Act, and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.
• Working knowledge of UC Guidelines and Practices, and University Policy as they pertain to students with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing a complex caseload with a high level of independence. Preferred

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse
• Mandated reporting requirement of Dependent Adult Abuse
• UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 70% Assessment & Determination of Services & Accommodations - * Conduct intake appointments to evaluate individual disability needs. * Analyze clinical documentation to verify disabilities and follow up with diagnosing clinicians as appropriate. * Maintain confidential records and case notes. * Assess functional limitations and recommend reasonable accommodations for housing and associated services. * Authorize, coordinate, and implement approved accommodations. * Research and recommend possible alternatives when requested accommodations are not feasible.
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  15% Collaboration & Consultation - * Provide ongoing support to a caseload of residents and guests with disabilities in campus housing with referrals to other campus partners as appropriate. * Serve as an expert advisor on disability-related issues to staff, leadership, and campus partners. * Analyze data and generate reports for leadership. * Participate in relevant task forces, committees, and workgroups.
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  15% Program Coordination, Policy Development & Training - * Develop and refine procedures, forms, and content for housing processes and informational materials. * Facilitate training for HDAE staff to better support students with disabilities. * Consult with R&CL social workers, ADA Compliance Officer, clinicians, legal counsel, and other disability service providers to ensure best practices. * Stay informed on legal developments and trends in higher education disability accommodations.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit:

* UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information - https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information

* University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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