Accommodations and Retention Counselor 3 Positions Available

Job Summary

Under the general direction and leadership of the Associate Director the incumbent will provide comprehensive and holistic intake referrals and linking of services to serve the disability-related needs of students enrolled at CSULB who have a qualified disability and require access to programs and services. Incumbent will work across programs and serve as the primary contact for prospective and newly admitted students and will review highly sensitive and confidential disability documentation determine reasonable accommodations and provide on-going disability management support. The Accommodations and Retention Counselor assesses and determines the nature and extent of a wide variety of disabilities needed accommodations and required support services. Incumbent advises students regarding classroom accommodations and disability-related challenges related to education / career options and choices including consulting with faculty regarding student needs and disability related course concerns. Interprets federal and state laws and regulations to students faculty and the campus-at-large. The incumbent will serve as a resource for students staff and faculty regarding the purpose operation and services for BMAC and provides disability management and academic support workshops for all BMAC students. Incumbent coordinates programs that support outreach and ensure the delivery of high-quality services for students faculty and staff and provide coordination for various BMAC held events and student led disability awareness and advocacy.

Furthermore the incumbent provides services that are equitable inclusive and provide culturally sensitive services that enhance the quality of campus life. This position uses a student centered and equity minded approach in all communication and service efforts.

CSULB has been recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs (MPPWSA) in 2024.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct disability management counseling and participate in the Interactive Process with students with disabilities including a focus on Pregnant & Parenting Students as assigned.
• Support student retention through BMAC training and programming efforts.
• Provides implementation of BMAC services (e.g. notetaking Smart pen tutoring accessible parking accessible furniture scooter requests standardized exam / information release requests) in addition to the coding of BMAC students and assisting with data collection.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate is highly organized and skilled in planning coordinating and supervising programs activities and special events. They demonstrate strong analytical abilities to assess complex situations and implement effective solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential along with the ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex matters. This person thrives in a fast-paced environment manages time effectively and adapts to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. They exercise sound judgment discretion and confidentiality and can work independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines.

Additionally the candidate excels in building cooperative relationships and working collaboratively within a diverse multicultural environment. They possess strong interpersonal skills to engage with students faculty staff and the public and have experience presenting to varied audiences. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software is necessary as well as the ability to learn and apply university policies and procedures. The candidate should be flexible to work evenings or weekends as needed and committed to maintaining a positive respectful attitude while consistently reporting to work prepared to perform their duties.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies procedures and guidelines including but not limited to safety civility information security and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the universitys commitment to a vision of excellence.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelors degree in one of the behavioral sciences public or business administration or a job-related field and two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas required.

PPREFERRED :

Masters degree in educational counseling or related field preferred.

At least 2 years professional experience and knowledge in working with students with disabilities and programming especially with students with disabilities in a 4-year university setting.

Physical Summary

Licenses / Certificates

Possess a valid California Drivers License to drive University vehicle.

Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and / or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on university business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.

Department

Bob Murphy Access Center

Classification

Student Services Professional II

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education experience and qualifications the candidate brings to the position internal equity and the hiring departments fiscal resources.

Hiring Range : The hiring range for this position is $5083 - $5500 per month commensurate with candidates education experience skills and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range : The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5083 - $7228 per month.

Time Base

1.0 time-base 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health vision dental) tuition fee waiver generous vacation and sick leave and 14 paid holidays each year.

Application Procedures

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PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY

It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior treating others with civility and respect and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity national origin or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University Long Beach as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 5083 - 5500