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DRC Assistant Director for Accommodations
University of California Santa Cruz
DRC Assistant Director for Accommodations
University of California Santa Cruz
 DRC Assistant Director for Accommodations Location: Santa Cruz Job ID: 59391 JOB POSTING The Disability Resource Center is looking for an innovative leader to join a talented group of committed disability justice advocates. This position is primarily in person with a possibility for some remote days based on the needs of the work. NOTIFICATIONS The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California's COVID-19 vaccine program. HOW TO APPLY For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the Applicant Resources on our Talent Acquisition website. INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD) Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. Materials submitted after the IRD will ONLY be forwarded at the request of the hiring unit. To ensure your application is routed for consideration, submit your materials before 11:59 p.m. on the IRD. Talent Acquisition cannot accept application materials outside of the jobs portal, and is unable to update submitted applications on an applicant's behalf, or forward communications to the hiring units. For more information about the IRD and the applicant review process, view this link. The IRD for this job is: 10-11-2023 ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world. DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW The Disability Resource Center (DRC) leads UC Santa Cruz in providing educational equity and a welcoming environment for students with disabilities. The DRC identifies legally mandated Accommodations that address disabling barriers and with faculty and students to remove barriers. The DRC educates campus on disability, diversity and equal educational access. The team ensures compliance with State, Federal and local laws and ensures compliance with UC policies. JOB SUMMARY Functions as the Assistant Director. Leads weekly Service Coordinator meetings and deals independently with a wide range of accommodation issues raised by students and faculty. Manages a caseload of complex student cases and works with students who have co-occurring disabilities that involve autism, mental health, and chronic health conditions. Provides guidance to faculty on implementing accommodations. Decisions can impact University compliance and liability under federal and state disability law and regulations. Works with Senior Service Coordinators to review and complete emotional support animal and housing requests. Supports the Grad Services Coordinator and Senior Service Coordinators who work with graduate students and in communicating with graduate departments about complex curricular or accessibility challenge Demonstrates a high degree of ADA subject-related knowledge in the overall field. Analyzes, resolves problems, and functions as an advisor to the unit and administration. Exercises independent judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Provides direct supervision to professional staff and oversees DRC Service Coordinator staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives. This position requires someone with expertise in the disability and higher education field who can lead and work with a high degree of autonomy to manage complex student cases and serve culturally diverse student groups with intersecting identities and marginalized populations experiencing mental health-related concerns. The position requires the incumbent to understand, assist and train new staff on the ADA interactive process. This position also works in collaboration with campus partners like CAPS, Title IX, CARE, and Respondent Services to provide support for students with multiple access needs; and back up the DRC Director with complicated student cases. When the DRC Director is unavailable or on leave, the position acts as Interim Director to help oversee the Disability Resource Center operations and to support and advise Service Coordinators with more complex student cases. The Assistant Director also delegates some coaching and training responsibilities to the Senior Service Coordinators. This position hires and supervises professional staff and advises faculty, departments, and coordinators about best practices for working with specific populations (e.g. autism, students with psychological conditions, etc.) with the goal of providing a smooth transition and extra support navigating the University's resources, developing success-learning strategies, and also raising awareness around disability-related issues and stigma. APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Budgeted Salary: $90,000 - $102,000 / Annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount. Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits Schedule Information:
Employee Classification: Career appointment Job End Date: None Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation: Non-Represented Job Code Classification: 004560 (STDT DISABILITY SUPV 2) Travel: Never or Rarely JOB DUTIES 60% - Supervision and leadership of Accommodations unit and Staff
20% - DRC Leadership
15% - Outreach and Program Development
5% - Compliance
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SAFETY STATEMENT All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. EEO/AA The University of California is an Equal Employment 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. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS View full job description and access on-line application: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucsc/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=59391&PostingSeq=1 To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University of California 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. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-f3395a605444824d862bf43c5c36c7e6
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About University of California Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the intimacy of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
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