Disability Resource Officer in Billings, Montana at Rocky Vista University

Rocky Vista University

Rocky Vista University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Rocky Vista University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disability Resource Officer

US-MT-Billings

Job ID: 2026-3596
# of Openings: 1
Category: Student Affairs Staff
Billings, MT

Overview

Rocky Vista University in Billings, MT has an opening for an

Disability Resource Officer (Full-Time)

To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements on our Careers page at www.rvu.edu.

SALARY:

$66,000 - $72,000 DOE. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials.

BENEFITS:

RVU offers a full benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion inclusive excellence.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

Disability Support Services Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Montana campus Disability Resource Professional and collaborate closely with the Director of Disability Support Services to provide consistent, legally sound, student-centered disability support services.

• Meet individually with students requesting accommodations and engage in an ongoing interactive process to identify disability-related barriers and determine appropriate reasonable accommodations.

• Review medical, psychological, neuropsychological, and other disability documentation; evaluate functional impact in the context of medical education; request additional information when necessary; and make or recommend accommodation determinations consistent with university procedures and applicable legal requirements.
• Develop and manage individual accommodation plans and coordinate approved accommodations with students, faculty, course directors, testing staff, clinical education personnel, preceptors, and other appropriate offices.
• Assess and coordinate accommodations in didactic courses, written examinations, performance-based assessments, laboratories, anatomy, simulation, skills activities, and clinical training environments.
• Evaluate accommodation requests in relation to essential program requirements and technical standards, and identify when a request may raise concerns regarding fundamental alteration, undue burden, direct threat, patient safety, or other matters requiring consultation or escalation to the Director, institutional leadership, or legal counsel.
• Assist students with accommodation requests for national board and licensure examinations and provide accurate guidance about documentation requirements, timelines, possible outcomes, reconsideration processes, and the independence of external testing organizations.
• Provide guidance related to disability access during the transition from undergraduate medical education to graduate medical education, including disclosure considerations, residency-related accommodation processes, and referrals to appropriate resources.
• Maintain current working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, FERPA, applicable state law, relevant case law, accreditation expectations, disability-services best practices, and institutional policies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of requests, documentation, determinations, communications, and accommodation implementation using university systems and established procedures.
• Maintain working knowledge of assistive technology and accessible instructional practices relevant to medical and health professions education.

Faculty, Program & Institutional Support Responsibilities

• Serve as a knowledgeable resource to faculty, staff, and academic leaders on disability access and the effective implementation of approved accommodations.
• Consult with Deans, Program Directors, department chairs, course directors, clinical education teams, testing personnel, and other stakeholders regarding complex accommodation questions and accessible implementation.
• Develop and deliver training, workshops, presentations, and resources for faculty, staff, and students on ADA/Section 504 responsibilities, confidentiality, accommodation implementation, referral processes, technical standards, universal design for learning, and inclusive educational practices.
• Collaborate with faculty and instructional partners to identify barriers, promote accessible course materials and assessments, and develop alternative methods for students to demonstrate required competencies when appropriate without compromising essential program standards.
• Participate in review and continuous improvement of disability-services policies, procedures, forms, templates, standard operating procedures, communications, and case-management workflows.
• Collect and maintain service data, prepare reports, assess utilization and outcomes, identify recurring barriers or emerging trends, and contribute to accreditation, compliance, assessment, and strategic-planning activities.
• Monitor developments in disability law, medical and health professions education, national testing accommodations, technical standards, and inclusive practices; communicate relevant updates to the Director and campus partners.
• Support continuity of Disability Support Services operations during periods when the Director is unavailable or when additional cross-campus coverage is needed.

Student Affairs General Responsibilities:

• Operate as an active member of Student Affairs and the broader university community.
• Participate in Student Affairs meetings, events, committees, working groups, and collaborative initiatives related to student success, retention, access, and inclusive excellence.
• Maintain a clear understanding of university and college academic policies and help students navigate institutional processes and appropriate resources.
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external professionals while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Perform other duties consistent with the scope and level of the position as assigned.