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How much do student disability advisor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for student disability advisor in the United States is $24.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Student Disability Advisor vs Academic Counselor?

AspectStudent Disability AdvisorAcademic Counselor
Required CredentialsRelevant degrees in disability services, counseling, or psychology; certifications in disability supportDegrees in counseling, education, or psychology; counseling certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, disability support offices, student servicesColleges, universities, student support centers
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in higher education to support students with disabilitiesUsed in academic settings to guide students academically and personally
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in student support for disabilitiesSeeking guidance on academic planning and student support

The Student Disability Advisor primarily focuses on supporting students with disabilities by coordinating accommodations and ensuring accessibility. In contrast, an Academic Counselor provides academic guidance, course planning, and personal support. While both roles work within educational institutions and require counseling or support credentials, their core responsibilities differ—disability support versus academic advising.

How does a student disability advisor typically collaborate with faculty and campus services to support students with disabilities?

A Student Disability Advisor works closely with faculty members, academic departments, and various campus support services to ensure that students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations and support. This often involves facilitating communication between students and instructors, advising on reasonable adjustments, and coordinating with services such as counseling, tutoring, and assistive technology. Advisors also educate campus staff about disability-related needs and legal requirements, helping to foster an inclusive educational environment. Effective collaboration is key to addressing individual student needs and promoting academic success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a student disability advisor?

To thrive as a Student Disability Advisor, you need a solid understanding of disability legislation, accommodations, and inclusive educational practices, often supported by a degree in counseling, education, or a related field. Familiarity with case management systems, assistive technologies, and relevant documentation processes is crucial. Outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving abilities set exceptional advisors apart in supporting diverse student needs. These skills ensure equitable access to education, legal compliance, and the effective support of students with disabilities.

What does a student disability advisor do?

A Student Disability Advisor supports students with disabilities by helping them access academic accommodations and resources at educational institutions. They assess students' needs, provide guidance on available support services, and act as a liaison between students and faculty to ensure equal educational opportunities. Their role also includes advocating for students' rights, facilitating adaptive technology, and offering advice on navigating campus life with a disability.
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States with the most job openings for Student Disability Advisor jobs include:

Infographic showing various Student Disability Advisor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,747 per year, or $24.9 per hour.

Reception & Outreach Coordinator - Student Disability & Accessibility Center

California State University

Monterey, CA • On-site

$3.7K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


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Job description

Reception & Outreach Coordinator - Student Disability & Accessibility Center

Apply now Job no: 560400
Work type: Staff
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Classification:   Administrative Support Coordinator I - 11/12 
Hours:  Full-time / 40 hours per week 
FLSA:  Non-exempt 

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:  $3710* per month for an eleven month work schedule
CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: August 5, 2026
Recruitment Status:  Open Until Filled

Employment with the California State University System

ABOUT CSUMB

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. 

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB's sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030. 

The university's Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 22 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

PURPOSE:

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Student Disability and Accessibility Center (SDAC) and day-to-day guidance from the Operations Analyst, the Reception and Outreach Coordinator performs a full range of moderate to complex office and clerical assignments in support of SDAC's daily operations and supports advising and administrative staff as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following

1. Reception Desk Services:

  • Provides receptionist services for the SDAC Reception Desk, including responding promptly and professionally to all inquiries (in-person, email, & phone) from students, faculty, staff, and community members about SDAC services.
  • Schedule appointments for students and faculty with advisor.
  • Resolves questions related to SDAC services; refers complex or unresolved issues to the Operations Analyst or the Support of the Day position.
  • Opens and closes the Reception Suite and Calming Corner
  • Responsible for processing communications through the main SDAC delegated email account and telephone line.
  • Trains and provides day-to-day work direction to reception student assistants.

2. AIM Application Module & Appointment Management

  • Conducts application and appointment outreach to students who have not followed up after initial contact with SDAC. 
  • Reviews the student's application and academic status to determine assignment to the appropriate advisor based on the student's needs.
  • Responsible for reviewing appointment requests received through AIM and verifying advisor availability before approving.
  • Maintains the AIM application module, in coordination with SDAC Advisors, by monitoring each student application status to ensure they are being addressed and processed accurately.
  • Processes verification documentation submitted by students.

3. Outreach Coordination:

  • Responsible for conducting bulk email outreach to students on varying topics based on the time of year. Coordinates with the Director, admin staff, and advising staff to send additional bulk emails as needed.
  • Assists SDAC staff in creating and posting content for social media outreach.
  • Support SDAC programming with bulk outreach emails and ongoing communication to event participants.
  • Responsible for maintaining an Outreach and Programming calendar and supporting the SDAC Director in scheduling staff to attend events.
  • Supports SDAC outreach during campus events, at SDAC & HWS events, and other opportunities.

4. Administrative Support & Compliance:

  • Provides administrative support to the Director, Advising Team, and Operations Analyst.
  • Maintains confidentiality of each student; upholds CSU, CSUMB & SDAC protocols for processing confidential information.
  • Upholds professional standards, policies, CSU mandates, executive orders, and SDAC procedures to serve all CSUMB students.

Other Functions:

  1. Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of: applicable university infrastructure, policies, and procedures; English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; office systems and budget policies and procedures. 

Skills:  Experience to be fully functional in all technical aspects of work assignments.  Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures.

Ability to:  use a broad range of technology, systems and packages; independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects; apply independently a wide variety of policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist; perform standard business math, such as calculate ratios and percentages, track financial data, and make simple projections; draft and compose correspondence and standard reports; handle effectively a broad range of interpersonal contacts, including those at a higher level and those sensitive in nature.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures. Additionally, incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing. Some positions may require a knowledge of business mathematics beyond basic arithmetic. The ability to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages is also a prerequisite.

These entry qualifications would normally be obtained through a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined with several years of related office work experience.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

Previous reception and/or administrative experience in a disability-service setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical fluency with Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU Common Management System or equivalent student information system; Microsoft Office Professional; Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Forms, etc.); 25Live; intranet drives; and internet browsers.  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & POSITION DESIGNATIONS:

  • All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
  • The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment.
  • 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. 
  • This position has been designated as a sensitive position with access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards.
  • This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education's Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California's Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. The position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time.  May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations. 

The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.  

BENEFITS/PERKS: 

CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, dental and vision plans; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. For more information, visit the Employee Benefits Summary. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors, including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program guidelines. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To receive full consideration, applicants must complete and submit the required online application by the priority screening date listed on the Careers at CSUMB website. Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the University's discretion. All submitted materials become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or emailing humanresources@csumb.edu

All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of availability and access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security and fire safety reports at https://csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-availability/.

CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Advertised: July 22, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
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California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

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