Access Advisor

Access Advisor Work Location Springfield Campus Department Disability Resource Center HR Home Department 080112 DISABILITY

RESOURCE CENTER

Pay Grade 42 Proposed Salary $40,814-$46,350annual Sponsorship Information Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Appointment Type Full Time Regular ExemptNon-Exempt Exempt General Function The Access Advisor meets with individual students to determine accommodations utilizing the interactive process, reviews documentation, and provides ongoing advisement to students. The Access Advisor acts as a liaison between students and faculty and staff regarding equal access in University courses, programs, and events. Description of Primary Duties Reviews medical, psychoeducational, psychological, and other forms of disability documentation in preparation for meetings with students to determine appropriate accommodations. Meets with students to determine accommodations by utilizing the interactive process. Provides ongoing advisement for a caseload of students with disabilities. Acts as a liaison between faculty, staff, and campus stakeholders. Facilitates the interactive process with faculty and student input when making fundamental alteration analyses of courses. Supports the Disability Resource Center (DRC) and the Access Technology Center (ATC) by participating in training and orientation for faculty, staff, and students. Coordinates and administers accommodation-related services to students with disabilities including, but not limited to, note-taking services, auxiliary aides, reader services, scribe services, interpreter services, testing accommodations, and assistive technology. Develops and implements programs and initiatives that promote disability inclusion and models of disability identity. Maintains confidentiality in record keeping and communication. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, staying abreast of current knowledge of emerging issues in the disability field, changes in disability case law which would impact services for students in higher education, and attending training andor courses as directed by the Director, Disability Resource Center. Contributes to the overall success of the Disability Resource Center and Access Technology Center by performing all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education:

A Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Disability Studies, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Assistive Technology, Rehabilitation Engineering, or in a related professional field is required; a Master's degree is preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of two years experience working with people with disabilities, preferably in an educational setting, is required. Experience working as part of a team is required.

Skills:

An understanding of federal and state policies impacting the provision of services to individuals with disabilities is required. The ability to conduct interviews and review medical documentation to develop accommodations is required. The ability to collaborate with students to determine the best learning environments and appropriate accommodations is required. The ability to solve problems and develop creative solutions when barriers are present is required. Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required. Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description missouristateHumanJobDescriptions2467-access-advisor.htm Open Date 04202026 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants First date of consideration is May 11, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts required at time of hire. Equal Opportunity Statement Non-Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and ads to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaintgrievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, ComplianceMissouriState, 417-836-4252.