Accessibility Specialist

Disability Services directs and coordinates the provision of supportive services for students with disabilities within the division of Student Success. This office ensures equal access to programs and facilities at MSU-Bozeman for students with disabilities and increases campus awareness of and advocacy for students with disabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Accessibility Specialist provides accommodation services to students with disabilities in order to guarantee equal educational access. This position, coordinates with Testing Services on issues with test proctoring. Assistive technology training for students and alternatively formatted materials will be coordinated under this position.

Coordinate test schedules with Testing Services.
Coordinates accessible texts.
Meet with students as dictated by the suspension appeal process.
Meet confidentially with walk-in students in distress.
Present at MSU Friday and orientation info sessions.
Help coordinate front desk and manage the front office in shared services with the Dean of Students office.
Under the direction of the Director oversees mandated accommodations and makes sure ADA accommodations are being delivered in a timely and efficient manner.


Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Bachelor’s degree or equivalency of 5 years of progressive experience in a higher education setting.

Demonstrated competence in interpreting, applying, and communicating detailed information, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of individuals internal and external to the organization in an effective, diplomatic, and confidential manner.

Demonstrated competence organizing and prioritizing large workloads and meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and production.

Successful experience applying strong analytical skills and good judgment.

Demonstrated skill using personal computers and a variety of software including word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database applications. Experience using Microsoft Office preferred.


Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Employment experience within a university setting.

Experience working with SCT Banner software.

Working with students with disabilities.


The Successful Candidate Will

Possess the ability to work effectively in a team oriented environment.
Effectively operate work related equipment.
Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and the public.
Represent Disability Services and its programs to others in a professional and courteous manner.


Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties?
No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
Upon completion of a successful search.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on July 12, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.


Special Instructions

Diversity Statement

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.