Stanford University has an immediate opening for a full-time Disability Adviser in the Office of Accessible Education, the department charged with facilitating reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities in all areas of academic and residential life. This position is integral in furthering accessibility and inclusion for students with disabilities on campus and working closely with campus partners to remove barriers to learning.
Inclusion and diversity are integral to Stanford’s commitment to excellence. We are interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience engaging with diversity through activities such as fostering an inclusive environment, working with students and staff from diverse backgrounds, or incorporating diverse perspectives in their work.
The Office of Accessible Education is a department within the division of Student Affairs which centers its work on case-by-case accommodation determinations and programmatic development for furthering accessibility and inclusion across the division. OAE disability advisers serve as subject matter experts and work closely with all other campus departments, providing consultation and inclusion programming as needed. We seek candidates who can support the vision of our office, work to help establish a new outlook, mission and values, and support Our Most Important Work.
Note: This is a 14-month fixed term appointment
In this role, you will:
- Work directly with students to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
- Collaborate with staff and faculty throughout the University to guide the interactive process and assist in the implementation of reasonable accommodations.
- Understand, interpret, and apply University policies and procedures.
- Advise students on issues such as disclosure, disability management, reasonability, rights and responsibilities.
- Collaborate and work closely with various university partners/stakeholders such as Residential and Dining Enterprises, VPUE, academic departments, professional schools, and Institutional Equity and Access.
- Facilitate trainings, workshops and other programs for the broad learning and engagement of student, staff, and faculty.
- Confer on complex cases with manager and colleagues.
- Direct students to grievances processes.
- Maintain records of activities with students, including communications, documentation, and meeting notes.
- Collect and analyze data from multiple sources including student feedback, surveys, trend reports, and data analytics. Prepare and summarize reports and make recommendations to enhance offerings, such as programs and courses and to influence current processes and policies.
- Develop, analyze, influence and review, policies, processes and programs by incorporating feedback and trend data learned from advising students and building relationships with colleagues. Advise manager and team on policy updates, advising protocol, and provide recommendations for implementation of changes.
- Initiate processes for identifying trends and performing needs analysis. Advance unit’s participation in the implementation and testing of new technology.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- A bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
- Ability to develop strong relationships with students and other constituents in a professional manner.
- Thoughtful reasoning, resourcefulness, initiative, discernment, and a high degree of motivation is required.
- Understanding of leadership development theories and training.
- Knowledge and embodiment of diversity and inclusion best practices. Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and groups from various identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
- Willingness to take on new challenges in a dynamic and changing environment and work gracefully under pressure.
- Strong communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and management.
- Advanced analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Box, and Google Drive.
- Advanced customer service skills.
- Relevant computer systems/technology experience.
- Understanding of financial transactions.
- Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.
In addition, preferred requirements include:
- Excellent organizational skills including an ability to oversee a wide variety of activities, to define pitfalls, to propose and implement effective solutions, while being able to set and re-adjust often competing priorities.
- High level of energy, flexibility, and the ability to work independently.
- Student development knowledge and experience in student affairs.
Working Conditions:
- Able to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
- This job is a hybrid position that has an onsite presence of 3 days per week minimum.
How to Apply:
We invite you to apply for this position, please submit your résumé and a one-page cover letter along with your online application.
Why Stanford is for You:
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
- Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
- A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
- A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
- Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
- Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.
