Position Information

Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 23248

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Krista Gould
406-994-2810
krista.gould@montana.edu

Classification Title: Program Coord II

Working Title: Accessibility Specialist

Brief Position Overview:
The coordinator provides accommodation services to students with disabilities in order to guarantee equal educational access. Along with understanding ADA rules and regulations.

Position Number: 4M0913 & 4M1895

Department: Disability & Re-entry Services

Division: Division of Student Success

Appointment Type: Classified

Contract Term: Fiscal Year

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FLSA: Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE

FTE: 1.0

Benefits Eligible: Eligible

Salary: Salary 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 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 coordinator 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.
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

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalency of 5 years of progressive experience in a higher education setting.
2. 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.
3. Demonstrated competence organizing and prioritizing large workloads and meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and production.
4. Successful experience applying strong analytical skills and good judgment.
5. 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

1. Employment experience within a university setting.
2. Experience working with SCT Banner software.
3. 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?: Yes

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies: 2

Desired Start Date: Upon successful completion of a search.

Position End Date (if temporary):

Open Date:

Close Date:

Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on February 10, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

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.

MSU's Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

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