Access Coordinator
Access Coordinator
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Department Information
The mission of the Division of Student Affairs is to support the universitys goals for student learning by creating opportunities for personal and professional enrichment. The Units purpose is to provide support and services inside and outside the classroom upholding campus integrity respect inclusivity intercultural competence healthy living excellence innovation as well as being student-centered advocates. The Division of Student Affairs supports academic and student success by providing students with co-curricular learning opportunities that enhance growth and development of their person guiding students to attain healthy and successful lives.
The mission of Disability Resources at Colorado State University Pueblo is to ensure the provision of reasonable academic accommodations and support designed to enhance academic effectiveness and promote independence in students with documented disabilities.Description of Job
The Access Coordinator will support Colorado State University Pueblos compliance functions and Disability Resources mission to ensure the provision of reasonable academic accommodations and support for students with various disabilities. Such support includes maintaining a caseload of students with disabilities and coordinating related services such as production of alternate format course materials or managing the notetaking program. The Access Coordinator will assist the Director with program operations serving the University through relevant student support and compliance initiatives and other duties as assigned.
Primary Duties
Student Access Accommodations- Engage in interactive process with students to determine specific accommodation eligibility. Interpret comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations medical reports and other documentation presented by students to determine program eligibility. Determine appropriate reasonable adjustments and modifications based on the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and other applicable federal state and local laws.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records. Track ongoing and recurrent cases and follow up with students as needed. Provide ongoing feedback regarding case management to the Director.
- Collaborate with faculty/staff on the delivery of accommodations and faculty/staff responsibilities in the process. Mediate issues raised by students or faculty/staff regarding the accommodation eligibility plan.
- Coach and support students with disabilities as needed to facilitate the development of self-advocacy skills effective time management and learning strategies. Provide guidance to students regarding on and off campus resources that serve people with disabilities.
Coordinating Accommodation Services- Collaborate with the Director to ensure provision of the following support services as deemed appropriate by department and division needs.
- Alternate Format Production: Track student requests for accessible course materials; train and supervise student employees in the production of accessible course materials; and independently produce accessible course materials during peak request periods.
- Effective Communication Services: Track effective communication requests from students; schedule services with appropriate vendors; update vendors for changes to scheduled services.
- Notetaking Support:Track requests for notetaking support; hire and supervise student notetaking support staff.
- Adaptive Equipment Inventory:Track requests for loans of adaptive equipment for use by qualifying students; maintain inventory of equipment; and arrange for placement retrieval or storage as needed.
- Mentorship Program:Track requests for student mentors; supervise assigned mentors; and support mentorship program events as needed.
Representation of Disability Resources- Serve as a liaison to the university providing consultation regarding disability access and accommodation issues.
- Participate in outreach activities for new and potential students through events such as New Student Orientation and Visit Days.
- Serve on relevant university committees and initiatives impacting the enrollment retention and persistence of students with disabilities.
- Represent the interests of Disability Resources in the absence of the Director.
Ancillary Duties
Other duties as assigned.
Salary Range
$51000Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorshipMinimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution in rehabilitation counseling social sciences education or a related field
- Familiarity with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (as amended).
- Familiarity with FERPA.
- Written verbal and electronic communication skills able to express complex information with sensitivity to issues of diversity.
- Critical thinking skills to make decisions and analyze data.
- Ability to operate within a busy office environment shared by multiple different programs.
- At least one year of professional experience working directly with students in a higher education environment.
- Experience working with diverse populations including individuals with disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications- Masters degree from an accredited institution in rehabilitation counseling social sciences education or a related field
- At least one year of professional experience working with a student population reflective of CSU Pueblos diversity.
- Knowledgeable in the areas of postsecondary disability accommodations.
- Experience working independently and in close collaboration with others to support team goals and objectives.
- Experience working with case management systems (e.g. Maxient Accessible Information Management Accommodate).
- Experience with remediating materials for accessibility compliance.
Supplemental Information
All interested candidates must apply through the online application system.No other format of application materials will be accepted.
Applicants must attach the following documents in order to be considered for this position:- a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
- a current resume or CV
- unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred
- three professional references either within the application or as an attachment (please note: personal references do not count towards this requirement).
Applications submitted without the required attachments/information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.
Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on Tuesday September 9th 2025 will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met and will continue until the position is filled.
About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business the College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health Education and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.
CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community creates educational opportunities fosters unique collaborations and supports inclusion access and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.
Among its unique features CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nations top 100 byU.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library a new general academic classroom building and a newly renovated and expanded student center.
At CSU Pueblo Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:- Medical and prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible benefit plan
- Basic term life insurance
- Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Travel accident insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
- Annual and sick leave
- Retirement plans
- Employee and dependent tuition discounts
- State employee discounts via BenefitHub
Other incentives include various on-campus event recreation and meal discounts.
About Pueblo Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich diverse city of more than 100000 located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons crisp mountain air and 300 days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo biking or running along Pueblos beautiful river trail system golfing tennis hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural with large and small-scale farming and ranching and a diverse mix of service manufacturing and technology industries.
CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include but are not limited to criminal history (felony and misdemeanor) national sex offender search and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
The University reserves the right to check additional references with prior notification given to the candidate.
Note:The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990 the Universitys annual security report is available at: State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or veteran status. Additionally the University complies with all other relevant federal state and local laws regarding employment practices.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at.
All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC) under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination Protected Class Harassment and Retaliation policy and the Title IX Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRCs contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures).
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Employment Type
Full-Time
