Accommodation Specialist

Major Duties

• Under the general supervision, the Accommodation Specialist analyzes and interprets students' disability-related documentation, including psycho-educational documentation for determination of accommodations, disability-related support, and learning strategy support through an interactive intake process with students, including students who are Learning Disabled. The incumbent assists students with educational problems related to their disabling condition and learning experience at CSUN, including screening for learning disabilities.
• Analyzes and interprets students' disability-related documentation, including psycho-educational documentation for determination of accommodations, disability-related support, and learning strategy support through an interactive intake process with students, including students who are Learning Disabled.
• Assists students with educational problems related to their disabling condition and learning experience at CSUN, including screening for learning disabilities.
• Provides student development and engagement services through individual counseling, group facilitation, career development activities, and community-building programs.
• The counselor also develops and delivers training for faculty and staff, leads student groups and workshops, and facilitates activities that promote student connection, engagement, self-advocacy, and a sense of belonging within the campus community.
• Serves as an information resource for prospective students, staff, and faculty on disability issues and the provision of college access and accommodations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field. Upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job related is preferred.
• Equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience at the postsecondary education level and experience in providing student development counseling preferred.
• A Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Additional specialized and relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Knowledge of disability-related documentation and accommodation practices, including the ability to interpret psycho-educational documentation, assess disability-related needs, and determine appropriate accommodations and learning support through an interactive student intake process.
• Skill in student counseling, development, and engagement, with the ability to provide individualized guidance, facilitate groups, support career exploration, and assist students with résumé development, interviewing, job-search strategies, professional behavior, and employment preparation.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective training, workshops, and educational programming for students, faculty, and staff, including activities that strengthen student connection, engagement, self-advocacy, and a sense of belonging within the campus community.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse student populations and campus partners, particularly students with disabilities, while addressing educational challenges, supporting learning strategies, facilitating community-building activities, and promoting access, inclusion, and student success.

• Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 3084 / Student Services Professional III / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RATE is $5540 per month. The salary range for this classification is: $5540 - $7893 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.

• General Information
• Applications received through August 25 ,2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers [http://www.csun.edu/careers]
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy [https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/17647883/latest]. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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