Accessibility Services Coordinator and Advisor

• Provides academic advising and support to students leading to completion of degree programs.
• Provide general student services assistance and/or referral to new and continuing students.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of degree programs and career guidance.
• Keeps detailed records on student progression/goals.
• Understand campus processes and assist students in navigating those processes.
• Use software systems to understand the student’s account, track meetings and notes, and be knowledgeable of the student’s academic record.
• Participate in advising team meetings.

Consult and Collaborate

• Collaborate with facility and maintenance staff to ensure accessibility.
• Consult with appropriate community, state, and professional organizations, and colleagues (e.g. the Office of Disability Equity at University of Montana.
• Work with faculty on specific student concerns.
• Create transformational partnerships with state and local resources (e.g. Ability Montana and Voc. Rehab.) to promote student self-efficacy for career and independent living.

• Provide faculty, staff, and student training concerning accessibility services.
• Help to develop institutional policies and procedures regarding students with disabilities.
• Communicate program information to the campus community.

Management and Supervision of Others

• Though the position does not currently supervise anyone, it does have significant independence and decision-making authority.
• Oversee a disability-focused Advisory Council that reviews program requirements and educational outcomes and provides guidance to inform fundamental alteration determinations.

Bachelor’s degree in applicable area; combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.

Excellent verbal, writing, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Able to work independently.

Ability to oversee maintenance of materials of a confidential nature including disability information and FERPA protected student information.

Willingness to continuously advance job knowledge through attending regular professional development opportunities and maintain up to date knowledge on Accessibility Services through appropriate entities.

Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Experience working within a higher education setting- two-year setting preferred.

working with an Accessibility Services program in a post-secondary setting preferred.

working with ADA compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable area; combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Excellent verbal, writing, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Ability to oversee maintenance of materials of a confidential nature including disability information and FERPA protected student information.
• Willingness to continuously advance job knowledge through attending regular professional development opportunities and maintain up to date knowledge on Accessibility Services through appropriate entities.

• Experience working within a higher education setting- two-year setting preferred.
• Experience working with an Accessibility Services program in a post-secondary setting preferred.
• Experience working with ADA compliance.

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm schedule.

Hours and schedule may vary depending on the needs of the program.

Includes a comprehensive group insurance benefits program including medical plan options with prescription drug and dental plan, vision exam coverage, an employee assistance program (EAP), retirement plan, life and disability insurance options, flexible spending and dependent care account options, and optional long-term care insurance. Additional information on benefits can be found by visiting: https://choices.mus.edu/employees.asp Union Affiliation: FOCUS- MFPE Probationary Period: Six months minimum Priority Application Date: Mon day, July, 27, 2026 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time) Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Complete applications must include: Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable Detailed Resume listing education and describing work experience Three (3) professional references - names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Employment Eligibility: M ust be eligible to work in the United States upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm schedule.

Hours and schedule may vary depending on the needs of the program.

Probationary Period: Six months minimum

Priority Application Date: Mon day, July, 27, 2026 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Complete applications must include:

• Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable
• Detailed Resume listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references - names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Employment Eligibility: M ust be eligible to work in the United States upon hire.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The University of Montana offers a wide variety of benefits.

Please visit the Montana University System Benefits website for full information or contact our office if you have additional questions.