Position Summary

The Associate Director assists in all elements of service delivery and program development for students registered with the CAE with various disabilities. Provides information to UCLA students who suspect that they may have a disability and make referrals to on-campus and off-campus resources; provides specialized disability-related counseling for students; coordinate and explain services for students served by CAE; leads and/or co-facilitates support groups and instruct small group workshops in…

disability management and advocacy; provides disability awareness presentations for campus faculty, staff and students. Prepares written program materials, and assists, when necessary, in other CAE services and functions. Reporting to the CAE Director, the Associate Director oversees CAE Disability Specialist (DS) team and manages the documentation review and intake process. Major duties include: supervises CAE Disability Specialists; manages documentation review process; provides leadership to the DS team; identifies strategies, establishes staffing levels and caseloads; establishes communication mechanisms that are responsive to the students and to the faculty; engages in outreach and education for the faculty to achieve desired outcomes and establishes needed linkages with other campus and community organizations such as Counseling and Psychological Services, Athletics, Career Center, Academic Advisors, and Associate Deans in the professional schools. Provides guidance and support to Disability Specialists. Caseload will include high-resource students needing high-level support. As a member of the CAE Leadership Team, helps manage resources (space, budget, personnel); develops program materials; and otherwise assists as needed in the CAE.

Qualifications

Professional experience in post-secondary settings with students who have LD, ADHD, ABI and psychological disabilities, and working knowledge of support services and accommodation methods. (Required)
Ability to determine appropriate support services and accommodations based on documentation appropriate for students with LD, ADHD, ABI, ASD and psychological disabilities. (Required)
Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Assembly Bill 746 - - as they pertain to students with LD, ADHD, ABI, and psychological disabilities. (Required)
Working knowledge of UC Guidelines and Practices , and University Policy - - as they pertain to students with LD, ADHD, ABI, and psychological disabilities. (Preferred)
Knowledge and ability to provide counseling on disability management and compensatory strategies for students with LD, ADHD, and ABI to effectively manage their disabilities. (Required)
Ability to organize and teach workshops and support groups to assist LD/ADHD/ABI students to develop personal understanding about disability-related issues. (Preferred)
Knowledge of and experience with factors interfering with academic achievement (e.g., social/emotional, bilingual/bicultural, cognitive/aptitude deficiencies) allowing for differential diagnoses of various learning problems. (Required)
Knowledge of adaptive computer technology and specialized software. (Preferred)
Ability to work collaboratively with individuals, departments and organizations on and off campus. (Required)
Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing to obtain and convey information. (Required)
Interpersonal skills to interact sensitively with students (with various disabilities and from diverse backgrounds) and with campus colleagues, governmental officials and community representatives. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff members, subordinates and management. (Required)
Ability to assist in general office functions when needed. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Master's Degree in Learning Disabilities or Special Education or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)

This is a Preview Listing…

You must sign in to see the full job description, and to apply.

Manage / Upgrade this job to a Full Job Listing.

Find Your Best Opportunity

Tell them AcademicJobs.com sent you!

Associate Director

University of California, Los Angeles

UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Position Summary

This is a Preview Listing…

Related Jobs - August 29, 2026

Related Conferences

2026 AAA Annual Meeting: On the Verge

87th Annual Meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology

AABA Annual Meeting 2027

75th Annual Highway Geology Symposium

GSA Annual Meeting 2026

AGU Fall Meeting 2026

Southeastern Section Meeting 2027

APS Division of Nuclear Physics Meeting (DNP 2026)

68th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Plasma Physics (DPP 2026)

Joint March Meeting and April Meeting — Global Physics Summit 2027

Associate Director

University of California, Los Angeles

UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Position Summary

This is a Preview Listing…

Related Jobs - August 29, 2026

Related Conferences

2026 AAA Annual Meeting: On the Verge

87th Annual Meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology

AABA Annual Meeting 2027

75th Annual Highway Geology Symposium

GSA Annual Meeting 2026

AGU Fall Meeting 2026

Southeastern Section Meeting 2027

APS Division of Nuclear Physics Meeting (DNP 2026)

68th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Plasma Physics (DPP 2026)

Joint March Meeting and April Meeting — Global Physics Summit 2027

Associate Director

University of California, Los Angeles

UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Position Summary

This is a Preview Listing…

Related Jobs - August 29, 2026

Related Conferences

2026 AAA Annual Meeting: On the Verge

87th Annual Meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology

AABA Annual Meeting 2027

75th Annual Highway Geology Symposium

GSA Annual Meeting 2026

AGU Fall Meeting 2026

Southeastern Section Meeting 2027

APS Division of Nuclear Physics Meeting (DNP 2026)

68th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Plasma Physics (DPP 2026)

Joint March Meeting and April Meeting — Global Physics Summit 2027

Associate Director

University of California, Los Angeles

UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Position Summary

This is a Preview Listing…

Related Jobs - August 29, 2026

Related Conferences

2026 AAA Annual Meeting: On the Verge

87th Annual Meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology

AABA Annual Meeting 2027

75th Annual Highway Geology Symposium

GSA Annual Meeting 2026

AGU Fall Meeting 2026

Southeastern Section Meeting 2027

APS Division of Nuclear Physics Meeting (DNP 2026)

68th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Plasma Physics (DPP 2026)

Joint March Meeting and April Meeting — Global Physics Summit 2027