Associate Director

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Center for Accessible Education (CAE) Disability Specialist team and manage the documentation review and intake process
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to Disability Specialists, including establishing staffing levels and caseloads
• Manage a caseload of high-resource students requiring high-level support
• Coordinate and explain services for students, providing specialized disability-related counseling and referrals
• Lead or co-facilitate support groups and instruct small group workshops in disability management and advocacy
• Conduct disability awareness presentations for campus faculty, staff, and students
• Engage in outreach and establish linkages with campus and community organizations such as Counseling and Psychological Services and Academic Advisors
• Assist the CAE Director with resource management, including space, budget, and personnel

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Learning Disabilities, Special Education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional experience in post-secondary settings working with students with LD, ADHD, ABI, and psychological disabilities
• Proven ability to determine appropriate support services and accommodations based on clinical documentation
• Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Assembly Bill 746
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact sensitively with diverse student populations and campus colleagues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective information exchange

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of UC Guidelines, Practices, and University Policy
• Experience organizing and teaching workshops or support groups for students with disabilities
• Knowledge of adaptive computer technology and specialized software
• Experience with factors interfering with academic achievement, such as social/emotional or bilingual/bicultural factors

About the Company

UCLA is a premier public research university dedicated to advancing inclusive excellence. The Center for Accessible Education (CAE) works to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to the university's educational opportunities and programs.