Colorado School of Mines - Golden, CO
posted 3 months ago
The Colorado School of Mines is seeking an Assistant Director of the Office of Institutional Equity, who will focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible campus environment. This role is integral to advancing the university's commitment to compliance and support for individuals with disabilities. As the 504 Coordinator, the individual will act as a key liaison with federal and state agencies, driving the development and implementation of innovative accessibility initiatives, and leading vital training programs for faculty, staff, and students. The Assistant Director will serve as the primary ADA/504 liaison with federal and state agencies and institutions, performing ongoing assessments, policies, procedures, and education for disability-related grievances, compliance, and campus accommodations. This position is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and champion the values of equity and inclusion at a leading STEM university. In this role, the Assistant Director will maintain current information regarding state and federal laws and regulations, ensuring that the university's nondiscrimination statements, access information, grievance procedures, and other disability-related policies are posted and distributed as required. The individual will assess and ensure that services, activities, and facilities are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities, and will facilitate appropriate campus assessments for accessibility to continuously monitor campus needs related to disability. Collaboration with other university professionals, including Information Technology, Facilities and Grounds, Human Resources, Student Life, and Disability Student Services, will be essential to establish consistent university-wide procedures for notification of rights, referral, evaluation, planning, and implementation for campus. The Assistant Director will also perform intake meetings with parties to reports and complaints of discrimination and sexual misconduct, conduct prompt and impartial inquiries/investigations into disability-related grievances, and track and report on the volume and frequency of intakes, referrals, communications, and resolutions. Additionally, the individual will work with appropriate campus offices to develop, deliver, and track education on topics related to accommodations, grievances, access, and rights as they pertain to disability, ensuring that the university community is well-informed about policies and procedures.
Match and compare your resume to any job description
Start Matching