BAR ACCOMMODATIONS SPECIALIST

Disability Resource Program (DRP)

Classification: Class Code 1718 / Level 2 / Part-Time (0.5 FTE) / Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary Rate : $37 / hour

THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Director of the Disability Resource Program and in close collaboration with the Director of Bar Passage Support, the Bar Accommodations Specialist is devoted to helping current students and recent graduates seek and obtain reasonable accommodations on the bar exam, the professional licensing exam for attorneys.

Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supporting students in understanding the timeline and process involved in requesting accommodations on the bar exam across multiple jurisdictions, but with an emphasis on the California bar exam.
• Reaching out to students via email and phone to schedule meetings (multiple attempts to reach student may be needed).
• Assessing sufficiency of student documentation to meet State Bar of California requirements.
• Meeting with students to advise on initial petition for bar accommodations strategy (e.g., whether they need updated documentation, identifying such additional documentation).
• Reviewing students' narratives and offering substantive recommendations/edits.
• Guiding and advising students in appeals processes when their requests for accommodations have been denied in whole or in part.
• Writing letters of support on appeal using legal arguments and citing to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations.
• Tracking student data vis-à-vis bar accommodations petition and appeals process.
• Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (required).
• At least two years proven experience supporting graduate students seeking and obtaining accommodations for disability on licensing exam(s), including supporting applicants through the appeals process (strongly preferred).

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act regulations.
• Strong knowledge base of ADA definition of disability and rules of construction, and DOJ regulations regarding definition of disability and testing entities
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to organize and manage large amounts of data effectively and accurately.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple assignments at once.
• Project management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

THE HIRING PROCESS

This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Depending on the quality and number of the applications received, only the better qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview. The position is open until filled.

The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.

UC Law SF is an equal opportunity employer. UC Law SF strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law SF is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

UC Law SF prohibits discrimination against any person employed; seeking employment; or applying for or engaged in a paid or unpaid internship or training program leading to employment with UC Law SF on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, sex- or gender-stereotyping, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans.