Accessibility Coordinator

Department

ACCESS

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Associate Director, the Accessibility Coordinator serves a role of accountability for coordinating the University’s implementation of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), and is thus responsible for facilitating the provision of reasonable accommodations for qualified university students with disabilities to ensure inclusive and equitable access to the programs, services and activities of the institution. The position collaborates with: students; faculty; staff; administration across campus to promote a supportive, accessible, and inclusive learning environment for all learners.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color.

Within the Division of Student Affairs, we strive to create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. Rather, it requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a foundation for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

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Duties/Responsibilities

60% - Case Management

• Conducts intake interviews and reviews documentation for accommodation eligibility.
• Determines reasonable accommodations; coordinates program services and student accommodations with faculty and staff.
• Maintains timely and accurate electronic case notes and student records.
• Counsels students in the following areas: rights and responsibilities with regard to academic accommodations, departmental policies and procedures, career awareness, and University policies.

20% - Student Retention Support

• Develops and facilitates workshops on executive functioning and academic skills.
• Monitors students’ academic progress and provides guidance.
• Refers students to additional campus support services.

10% - Engagement and Outreach

• Collaborates with other student support services both off and on campus.
• Participates in departmental meetings and University committees.
• Assists with collecting, analyzing, and reporting information to be used for university-level reports or briefings.
• Assist with developing long and short-term goals within the framework of institutional and divisional priorities.
• Coordinates and/or assists with campus events and programming (i.e., accessibility awareness activities, high school transition outreach program, open houses, faculty/student orientations, etc.).

10% - Professional Development

• Attends and participates in team meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Stays abreast of current information in the field by reviewing publications, journals, technical information, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Special Education or related field
• One year of professional work experience with individuals with disabilities in an educational, counseling, teaching or case management setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with diverse backgrounds that may include racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and cultural.

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Special Education or related field.
• Experience working in a postsecondary disability services office supporting students with an array of disabilities and facilitating accommodations.
• Demonstrated education, training and /or knowledge of federal laws and regulations governing the provision of services to persons with disabilities including the ADA and Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Demonstrated ability to review and interpret psychoeducational evaluations and other forms of supporting documentation provided to accompany requests for accommodation. This can be demonstrated through coursework, work experience or a combination.
• Experience with technology support tools, i.e. Read&Write, Glean.
• Proficiency in ASL.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English speaker.

Work Hours

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, Exempt
• Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, Occasional evenings or weekend as needed
• Hybrid work options available for this position
• Travel: Rarely

Salary for Announcement

The minimum of the pay range for this position is $45,300. We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $47,300 - $68,000. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. Additionally, Student Affairs has committed to tying our salaries to an understanding of a living wage. To that end, we will not pay less than $47,300.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Instructions to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Career tab within the WorkDay Menu

​​Important Note : Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Carlos Alcala

Posting Representative Email

calcala1@msudenver.edu

Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.