DSP Scholar Learning Specialist (5148C), Disabled Students Program #89332

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We invite applicants who are inspired by our Principles of Community and who are eager to be part of our exciting Strategic Plan , which charts Berkeley's next era of excellence. Learn more about some of our accomplishments at Points of Pride . Departmental Overview The Disabled Students Program (DSP) promotes an inclusive environment for students with disabilities.

We equip disabled students with appropriate accommodations and services to achieve their individual academic goals. We are dedicated to supporting disabled students and collaborating with the campus community to remove barriers to educational access. We believe that an accessible environment universally benefits everyone.

DSP also has responsibility for fiscally managing a Department of Education TRIO Student Support Services federal grant. The DSP Scholars Student Support Services (SSS) Learning Specialist works in a challenging and complex environment where DSP's services to students are legally mandated by federal and state law and therefore must be provided even as the student need for these services increases each year.

Position Summary

The DSP Scholar Learning Specialist plans, develops, and implements programs, processes, and activities for DSP Scholars SSS students with disabilities in accordance with federa l and state law to assure their access to the academic and campus environment. Working within an interdisciplinary team, this position coordinates Department of Education grant-required services for students with disabilities, providing direct services to 250 students and managing an academic advising caseload of 125 DSP Scholars SSS students.

Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is October 22, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

Student Academic Support One-on-one tutoring, coaching, and academic support to students who require assistance with study skills, time management, test preparation, and other academic challenges. Manage a caseload of 125 students and provide academic support to 250 students through virtual and in-person workshops and in group settings.

Assist the DSP Scholars Director with the hiring and training of six or more peer academic coaches and tutors. Under the direction of the DSP Scholar Director, recruit participants by participating in on-campus recruitment events, completing interviews, and creating student success plans. Work independently and collaboratively, and have the ability to keep clients' information confidential; work flexible hours (occasional evenings and weekends) as required.

Learning Strategies and Assessment Collaborate with Disability Specialist and other student support services to design and implement strategies that support students with diverse learning styles and abilities, including those with learning disabilities, ADHD, mental health disabilities, or other academic barriers. Provides student learning and outcomes assessment evaluations for all contacts and DSP Scholar programming.

Workshop Development and Implementation Organize and lead workshops on study skills, test-taking strategies, time management, reading comprehension, and writing skills for students in both group and individual formats. Design and develop new initiatives, leveraging evidence-based practices and creative problem-solving to meet the evolving needs of our diverse student populations.

Collaborative Partnerships Work closely with Disability Specialists,