University of Chicago

Accessibility and Compliance Coordinator

University of Chicago$79K — $86K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master's preferred.
  • 2-5 years of experience in disability services or ADA/504 compliance.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage accommodations or compliance cases.
  • Experience in developing and delivering training sessions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate the reasonable accommodation intake process for faculty.
  • Collaborate on developing policies related to disability access compliance.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities in accessibility services.
  • Monitor and analyze trends in accommodation requests for resource planning.
  • Design and deliver training on accommodations and campus accessibility.
  • Maintain case management systems with confidentiality and compliance.
  • Advise on current accessibility standards and best practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement plan options
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work environment promoting accessibility.
Full Job Description

Department

Provost Equal Opportunity Accessibility and Compliance


Job Summary

The Accessibility and Compliance Coordinator is a full-time professional position reporting directly to the Director, Access UChicago Now (AUN) and indirectly to the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity and Access (EO&A). The Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting and advancing the day-to-day and strategic operations of AUN and EO&A. The Coordinator will manage and enhance initiatives related to ADA/504 and accessibility, facilitate and implement reasonable accommodations, lead related disability support services, and contribute to promoting accessible working and learning environments. In addition, the Coordinator will partner in compliance activities related to equal opportunity programs and oversee progress on plans for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitates the reasonable accommodation intake process for select faculty and other academic appointees, including conducting intake meetings, evaluating documentation, and recommending appropriate accommodations.

  • Collaborates withthe Director of AUN and Executive Director in developing and updating institutional policies, procedures, and communications related to disability access and equal opportunity compliance.

  • Identifies opportunities for process improvement in accessibility services, recommending and leading small-scale initiatives under supervision.

  • Monitors and analyzes trends in accommodation requests to inform ongoing resource planning and training needs.

  • Supports the Director of AUN and Executive Director indesigning and deliveringinternal resources and trainings on reasonable accommodations, campus accessibility and equal opportunity compliance, including developing training content and evaluating its effectiveness.

  • Maintains case management systems, ensuring high standards of confidentiality and compliance.

  • Advises campus stakeholders on current accessibility standards, regulations, and best practices.

  • Manages or co-coordinates compliance committee meetings, including development of meeting materials and documentation of outcomes.

  • RepresentsAUN and EO&A on specific working groups and committees as directed.

  • Facilitates the coordination of the University27s equal opportunity compliance programs and plans for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, includingcollaboratingwith Human Resources, Information Technology Services, and external vendors on data collection and confidentiality.

  • Manages projects related to accessibility and EO&A compliance as directed by the Director of AUN andprovides updatesto the Director of AUN as needed.

  • Coordinates department or clinic compliance with a moderate level of guidance.

  • Plans and executes internal and external audits and activities to support regulatory agency inspections.

  • Performs other related work as needed.


Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.


Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.


Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

  • Master27s degree in related field.

Experience:

  • Knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of progressive work experience in disability services, ADA/504 compliance, human resources, higher education administration, or related field.

  • Demonstrated experience managing accommodations or compliance cases, including policy interpretation and stakeholder advising.

  • Developing and/or delivering training sessions or workshops.

Preferred Competencies

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and highly organized.

  • Handle public contacts with courtesy and clarity.

  • Handle sensitive and confidential situations and information with discretion.

  • Maintain a calm and courteous demeanor and to work effectively in a busy environment.

  • Good problem-solving skills.

  • Use appropriate resources to seek solutions.

  • Follow tasks through to completion.

  • Skill in working both independently and as a team member.

  • Take initiative and assist with organizing and completing projects with guidance.

  • Proficiency with word processing applications and spreadsheets.

Application Documents

  • Resume/CV (required)


When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.


Job Family

Legal & Regulatory Affairs


Role Impact

Individual Contributor


Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5


Drug Test Required

No


Health Screen Required

No


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No


Pay Rate Type

Salary

020;
FLSA Status

Exempt

020;
Pay Range

$79,000.00 - $86,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University27s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.


Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in theBenefits Guidebook.

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