Accessibility and Compliance Coordinator

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•$79,000 - $86,000•Onsite

About The Position

Equal Opportunity Programs (EOP), part of the Office of the Provost, has University-wide responsibility that includes coordinating compliance and programs in the areas of equal opportunity, unlawful discrimination and harassment prevention, accessibility, veterans and military-affiliated programs, and Title IX. To achieve its goals, EOP works closely with the Office of Legal Counsel, Human Resources, and Campus and Student Life in collaboration with academic and administrative leaders throughout the University. Equal Opportunity and Access (EO&A) is a proactive compliance unit within EOP that supports the University’s commitment to seek a pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in related field.
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.
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.

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 with the 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 in designing and delivering internal 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.
Represents AUN and EO&A on specific working groups and committees as directed.
Facilitates the coordination of the University’s equal opportunity compliance programs and plans for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, including collaborating with 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 and provides updates to 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.