Disability Support Specialist - Higher Education

Billings, MT; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

2 weeks vacation

Sick days

Personal days

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

Rocky Vista University in Billings, MT is seeking a Disability Resource Officer (Full-Time) to oversee disability support services on the Montana campus, collaborating with the Director of Disability Support Services to ensure compliant accommodations for students.

The role involves meeting with students, reviewing documentation, coordinating accommodations across didactic and clinical settings, and ensuring adherence to ADA, FERPA, and institutional policies while maintaining confidential

Responsibilities

• Disability Support Services Responsibilities: Serve as the Montana campus Disability Resource Professional and collaborate with the Director to provide compliant, student-centered disability support services.
• Discuss accommodations with students and identify barriers to determine reasonable accommodations.
• Review medical and other disability documentation and evaluate functional impact; request more info as needed; make or recommend accommodation determinations in line with university procedures and law.
• Develop and manage individual accommodation plans and coordinate approved accommodations with students, faculty, course directors, testing staff, clinical education personnel, preceptors, and other offices.
• Assess and coordinate accommodations in didactic courses, exams, labs, and clinical training environments.
• Evaluate accommodation requests against program requirements and standards, raising concerns when needed.
• Assist students with accommodation requests for national exams and provide guidance on documentation and timelines.
• Provide guidance on disability access during transition from undergraduate to graduate medical education, including disclosures and referrals.
• Maintain knowledge of ADA, FERPA, state law, and accreditation expectations, and keep records of requests and accommodations.
• Maintain assistive technology and accessible instructional practices knowledge.
• Faculty, Program & Institutional Support Responsibilities: Serve as a resource to faculty on disability access and accommodations.
• Consult with Deans, Program Directors, and course directors on complex accommodation questions.
• Develop and deliver training and resources for ADA/504 responsibilities and inclusive practices.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify accessible course materials and alternatives for demonstrating competencies.
• Participate in review and improvement of disability-services policies and workflows.
• Collect and maintain service data, prepare reports, and contribute to accreditation activities.
• Monitor developments in disability law and inclusive practices; communicate updates to campus partners.
• Support continuity of Disability Support Services operations during absences.
• Student Affairs General Responsibilities: Engage as an active member of Student Affairs and the university community.
• Participate in meetings and initiatives related to student success and inclusive excellence.
• Help students navigate policies and resources.
• Foster strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external professionals while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Rocky Vista University in Billings, MT is seeking a Disability Resource Officer (Full-Time) to oversee disability support services on the Montana campus, collaborating with the Director of Disability Support Services to ensure compliant accommodations for students.

The role involves meeting with students, reviewing documentation, coordinating accommodations across didactic and clinical settings, and ensuring adherence to ADA, FERPA, and institutional policies while maintaining confidential