Accessibility Program Manager Jobs in Springfield, MO

Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Accessibility Coordinator
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Legal Affairs and Compliance
HR Home Department
010400 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMPLIANCE
Pay Grade
45
Proposed Salary
$60,000 - $80,000/annual
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
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The Accessibility Coordinator assists the General Counsel & Vice President for Legal Affairs & Compliance in ensuring that the University maintains compliance with all the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Fair Housing Act of 1968 ("FHA"), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ("IDEA"), and the Missouri Human Rights Act ("MHRA"). The Accessibility Coordinator also serves as the ADA Compliance Coordinator for the University system, including both the Springfield and West Plains campuses.
Description of Primary Duties
The Accessibility Coordinator assists the General Counsel & Vice President for Legal Affairs & Compliance in ensuring that the University maintains compliance with all the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Fair Housing Act of 1968 ("FHA"), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ("IDEA"), and the Missouri Human Rights Act ("MHRA"). The Accessibility Coordinator also serves as the ADA Compliance Coordinator for the University system, including both the Springfield and West Plains campuses.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Human Resources Management or a related field. A Master's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field is strongly preferred.
Experience: At least three (3) years of employment in an equal opportunity, compliance management, and/or case management position is required. Equal Opportunity and disability compliance experience in higher education is preferred. Knowledge of government agencies and their regulations, at a policy level, as well as thorough knowledge of Section 504, the ADA, the FHA, the IDEA, and the MHRA are required. Knowledge of discrimination experienced by specific protected classes, as identified by federal and state enforcement agencies, is required. Experience in presenting training programs and workshops on compliance topics is required.
Skills: Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and implement programs and services in response to regulatory compliance needs is required. Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and strong quantitative skills are required. Computer competency, particularly in the use of computerized applicant and employee databases and similar computer applications, is required.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description
https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1054.htm
Open Date
05/01/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
The first date of consideration is May 22, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Official transcript 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 adheres 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 complaint/grievance 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, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20260117FTS
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/86248