Accessibility Program Director

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

1d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The University of Notre Dame seeks a collaborative, strategic, and values-driven Accessibility Program Director . In this highly visible role, you will lead institution-wide efforts to advance accessibility, equity, and compliance for faculty, staff, and students, helping ensure that access is not an accommodation afterthought, but a foundational part of how Notre Dame operates. Reporting to the Director of Youth Protection, HR, and Equity Compliance, you will oversee the interactive process for employee accommodations, guide campus partners through complex ADA and Section 504 considerations, and coordinate accessibility initiatives that span physical spaces, digital environments, policies, and practices. You will also provide oversight of the University’s Student Accessibility Grievance Procedure, ensuring concerns are addressed promptly, fairly, and with care. This role blends technical expertise, relationship-building, and strategic leadership, offering the opportunity to influence institutional culture and decision-making at one of the nation’s leading universities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, disability studies, higher education administration, human resources, business administration, law, or related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in disability compliance, ADA/504 coordination, accommodation management, or related civil rights work.
• Experience managing ADA workplace accommodations or grievance processes.
• Strong working knowledge of ADA Title I, Section 504, and related regulations.

Nice To Haves

• J.D. or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in higher education or a decentralized environment.
• Knowledge of digital accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and accessible technology procurement.
• Familiarity with architectural accessibility, campus planning processes, and universal design.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Deputy ADA Coordinator, leading the faculty and staff accommodation process from intake through resolution
• Advise employees, supervisors, HR partners, deans, and senior leaders on ADA compliance and inclusive practices
• Develop and deliver training on workplace accessibility, disability inclusion, and supervisory responsibilities
• Analyze trends in accommodation and grievance data to identify systemic opportunities for improvement
• Coordinate campus-wide accessibility initiatives across academic, administrative, facilities, and technology partners
• Contribute to accessibility policy development and long-term planning efforts
• Oversee the Student Accessibility Grievance Procedure in collaboration with campus stakeholders
• Promote accessibility as an expression of Notre Dame’s Catholic mission and commitment to human dignity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees