Student Disability Services Coordinator (Student Services Professional IB)

Student Disability Services Coordinator (Student Services Professional IB)

Job No: 562511
Work Type: Staff
Locations: Southern California: San Diego - Imperial Valley, Southern California: San Diego
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Job Search Category/Discipline: Administrative, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline: Student Services, Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac): On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Summary

Passionate about helping students access the resources they need to thrive? SDSU Imperial Valley is seeking a Student Disability Services Coordinator to serve as a welcoming and reliable point of contact for students with disabilities and help ensure they have equitable access to their educational experience.

Based at SDSU Imperial Valley (Calexico, CA) and working in close partnership with Student Disability Services at the San Diego campus, this position coordinates approved academic and testing accommodations, supports students throughout the accommodation process, maintains confidential records, and works with faculty, staff, and service providers to help services run smoothly. The role also provides general academic support and connects students with resources that promote success, retention, and engagement.

Note: This position will work onsite at SDSU Imperial Valley (Calexico, CA), which is two hours east of SDSU Main Campus.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for SDSU Imperial Valley students seeking disability-related services and resources.

Coordinate approved academic and testing accommodations in partnership with students, faculty, and SDSU Student Disability Services.

Manage accommodation schedules, student documentation, testing logistics, and confidential program records with care and accuracy.

Connect students with academic and campus resources that support their progress, retention, career development, and involvement

Build positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners while providing responsive, student-centered service.

Why Join Us

Make a direct impact on access, belonging, and student success at SDSU Imperial Valley.

Build meaningful relationships with students in a close-knit campus community.

Collaborate with colleagues at both the Imperial Valley and San Diego campuses.

Enjoy a role that blends student support, coordination, problem-solving, and relationship building.

Bring your bilingual English/Spanish skills to a role where they can be especially valuable when connecting with the Imperial Valley community.

As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what it's like to work at the CSU—watch our video and imagine your future here: Working at the CSU.

Position Information

• Full-time, benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment.
• Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at our SDSU-Imperial Valley location.

Department Summary

SDSU Imperial Valley is a campus of San Diego State University serving students in Imperial County through undergraduate, graduate, and credential programs. The Imperial Valley Student Affairs unit coordinates student services in partnership with the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity at the San Diego campus to support student access, success, retention, and well-being.

Student Disability Services provides accommodations and support to ensure students with disabilities have equitable access to university programs, services, and educational opportunities. Services include coordinating academic and testing accommodations, assistive technology, accessible course materials, and referrals to campus and community resources.

For more information regarding SDSU Imperial Valley, click here.

For more information regarding the Student Disability Services, click here.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job‑related field. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. Equivalent amounts of graduate level job‑related education may be substituted for the required experience.

Key Qualifications

Customer service experience working directly with students, staff, faculty, and community partners from diverse backgrounds.  

Knowledge of disability access requirements, including the ADA, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and FERPA.  

Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and accuracy.  

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly desirable. 

Willingness to learn and use assistive technology and accommodation-related systems necessary to coordinate approved services.

Preferred:

Experience providing student-services or administrative program support in a postsecondary educational environment.

Experience supporting disability services, accommodated testing, or a related student-support program.

Familiarity with assistive technology or accommodation-related software and equipment.

Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented, low-income, and first-generation college students.

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Compensation:
 Salary is based on your experience, education, and qualifications, within the department's budget and equity guidelines.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,482–$6,342/month; hiring salary not expected to exceed $4,482/month.

Full Benefits Package Includes:

Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.

Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.

Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.

Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU's Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU 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, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's 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. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by 10/20/2026 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

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 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

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.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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 SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Eurick Hilario at echilario@sdsu.edu.

 

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