Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26063
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Kyleen Breslin
(406) 994-5326
kyleen.breslin@montana.edu
Classification Title Compliance Spec
Working Title Accessibility Specialist
Brief Position Overview
The Accessibility Specialist engages in the interactive process, identifies, and coordinates implementation of accommodation services for students with disabilities in order to provide equal educational access. The Accessibility Specialist is required to understand ADA rules and regulations to ensure any granted accommodations are in compliance with federal laws, state laws, and University policies.
Position Number 4M1386
Department Disability & Re-entry Services
Division Others under the President
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Starting $22.572 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type Classified Salary
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
Disability Services directs and coordinates the provision of supportive services for students with disabilities in all areas of campus life. 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. The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
Engage students in the interactive process in compliance with the standards of the ADA .
Review confidential medical documentation to determine the functional limitations caused by a student's disability.
Engage in highly sensitive conversations with students, parents, and campus partners about disability related issues and impacts.
Work collaboratively to coordinate academic, testing, and housing accommodations for MSU students.
Meet confidentially with walk-in students to provide information on Disability Services processes and procedures.
Provide education on disability related topics and resources for students, faculty, and staff through passive and active programming.
Help ensure office coverage, including occasional management of the front desk and monitoring of the Disability Services email address.
Coordinate test schedules with Testing Services.
Coordinate accessible academic materials.
Under the direction of the Director oversee mandated accommodations and ensure ADA accommodations are being delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor's degree in social work, vocational counseling, education, psychology, or related field and/or demonstrated progressive experience in a higher education or equivalent 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 in 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 skills using personal computers and a variety of software including word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database applications. Experience using Microsoft Office is preferred.
Ability to understand and comply with complex federal laws, state laws, and university policies including but not limited to Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 ( ADAAA ), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Employment experience within a university setting.
Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with disabilities.
Employment experience that requires compliance with specific state or federal laws.
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.
Establish respectful and productive partnerships with students with disabilities.
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? Yes
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 August 11, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
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.
