Director, Disability Support Services - CSU San Marcos

Director Of Disability Support Services

Another Source's client, CSU San Marcos, is recruiting a Director of Disability Support Services to join their team in San Marcos, CA. This is a pivotal role on the university's leadership teamyour voice will help shape policy, represent the student experience, and guide essential services that ensure all students have the support they need to thrive. You'll join a group of colleagues who describe themselves as genuine, enthusiastic, and deeply committednot just to the mission, but to one another. With long tenures, strong camaraderie, and a true team spirit, this is a place where people care deeply about students and about each other. At the same time, the campus is evolving, becoming more residential and student-centered, making this an especially exciting time to step into leadership. From launching electronic systems and exploring assistive technologies, to leading policy and procedure development, this role offers the opportunity to grow programs that make a tangible difference in students' lives. Relocation assistance is available.

This is an especially exciting moment to join CSUSM. The campus is evolving into a more residential, student-focused environment, and as Director of Disability Support Services, your voice will play a critical role in shaping both policy and student experience. You'll work alongside a genuine, enthusiastic, and tightly knit team known for their strong camaraderie, long tenures, and dedication to the mission. Together, you'll provide essential services that ensure students of all abilities have the resources and support they need to thrive. CSU staff members enjoy generous benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement programs, and professional development opportunities. Relocation assistance is also available for this role.

Located in North San Diego County, San Marcos combines a welcoming community atmosphere with access to beaches, mountains, and cultural hubs. With the university adding 1,500 new residential beds in the next two years, you'll help shape the future of a campus that is becoming increasingly residential and vibrant.

The Director of Disability Support Services reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and is responsible for the planning, development, coordination, and oversight of support services for students with disabilities. Directs and evaluates the work of the Office Manager & Testing Coordinator, DSS Counselor & Support Services Coordinator, Senior DSS Coordinator & Counselor, Psychologist & Learning Disabilities Specialist, Notetaker Coordinator, Testing Scheduler, and temporary staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, the Director leads Disability Support Services in providing essential accommodations and advocacy for students with disabilities.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all programs and services within Disability Support Services.
• Supervise a team that includes counselors, specialists, coordinators, interpreters, and temporary staff.
• Ensure compliance with ADA, Section 504, CSU guidelines, and related policies.
• Oversee budget, operations, and resource management.
• Develop campus-wide partnerships to support student success and accessibility.
• Advocate for inclusive practices, identify and address barriers to access, and propose innovative solutions.
• Represent CSUSM in system-wide and community partnerships.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

What's In It For You

Salary : $120,000$125,000

California State University, San Marcos offers a comprehensive benefits package for fulltime staff. Learn more about the benefits here.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

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