Coordinator of Disability Training Programs and Communications

University of Chicago•Hyde Park, IL

9d•$60,000 - $68,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Campus and Student Life (CSL) is comprised of a variety of departments that serve all of the University's undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students, as well as the campus community more broadly. CSL's programs and services focus on supporting student academic success, promoting wellbeing, providing opportunities for personal growth and leadership development, developing community and engagement through the residential housing and dining program, and in areas such as artistic expression, spiritual exploration, and athletic competition. CSL has a profound commitment to the diversity of the University of Chicago community and is focused on creating an environment where students can thrive. Through its wide array of programs and services, CSL provides opportunities and experiences that build community, help students grow personally and professionally, and create a place that students can call home. Student Disability Services (SDS), a department within Campus and Student Life, works in collaboration with University of Chicago faculty and staff to provide resources, support, and accommodations to ensure that all aspects of student life are accessible and inclusive of persons with disabilities. To ensure the intellectual richness of research and education, the University of Chicago seeks to provide an environment conducive to learning, teaching, working, and conducting research that values the diversity of its community. The University strives to be supportive of the academic, personal, and work-related needs of each individual and is committed to facilitating the full participation of students with a disability in the life of the University. The University is committed to complying with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reporting to the Director of Student Disability Services, the Coordinator of Disability Training Programs and Communications works to increase the campus community’s awareness of the institution’s compliance obligations, as well as offer educational programming on how to establish an inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities. The trainer will work collaboratively with SDS staff, disability liaisons, vendors, academic units, and campus stakeholders on educational and awareness activities. This position will create educational content to support the implementation of reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act Section 504 and the ADA to ensure that they are able to fully engage in the life of the University. In collaboration with the SDS staff, the Coordinator of Disability Training Programs and Communications will actively coordinate initiatives and programs for stakeholders, creating educational content, maintain SDS website communications and social media accounts, coordinate awareness campaigns, assessing compliance services, collecting data on key performance indicators, and represent Student Disability Services within the UChicago community.

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

Bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing.
Experience in training and educating diverse audiences.
Experience managing complex projects with competing priorities.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Administrative experience within a university setting.
Prior experience with workflow tracking software.
Experience in project management and advertisement.
Experience managing websites and/or organizational social media accounts.
Experience establishing rapport and managing relationships with various internal and external stakeholders on specific business tasks and processes.
Experience documenting processes and procedures; communicating verbally and in writing.
Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of work.
Advanced organizational and time management skills.
Outstanding oral and written communication abilities, tailored for diverse audiences.
Thorough understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), specifically as they relate to individuals with disabilities in higher education.
Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher), Google Workspace, Box, and other relevant office software.
Demonstrated experience managing professional social media accounts, including content creation and audience engagement.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain multi-page websites, ideally with experience in accessible web design.
Solid knowledge of digital accessibility standards and best practices for creating inclusive content.
Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative and sound judgement.
Proven ability to establish rapport with colleagues and students while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering disability inclusion and advancing equitable practices within higher education.
Project management skills, including planning, coordinating resources, monitoring progress, and delivering results within established timelines.
Ability to use computers extensively for more than 6 hours at a time.
Ability to learn and use computers, software, assistive technology, and office equipment.
Ability to read, think, problem solve, and exercise reasonable judgement.
Ability to implement consistently multiple-step processes, provide technical support, and train people of diverse abilities.

Responsibilities

Research and develop training content on behalf of SDS for students, staff, parents, and/or faculty.
Create accessible training materials on disability and accessibility related topics; disability culture, etc.
Collaborate with campus stakeholders to host programs and training on disability and accessibility topics.
Consult with campus partners on accessible events and programming, and model best practices for accessible events.
Plan, coordinate, and advertise all SDS events to the campus community
Create annual disability awareness campaigns
Record and make accessible video content
Manage SDS website, YouTube Channel, and social media presence
Participate in and attend campus-wide events to ensure accessibility and disability are addressed/represented
Survey and collect data on key performance indicators and suggest changes
Prepare financial and/or administrative reports; contributes data for annual and other program reports; May assist the Director in managing the budget, monitoring and reconciling accounts, and purchases related to specific portfolio.
Uses moderate/solid understanding and experience to administer the delivery of services to program participants and/or beneficiaries.
Has moderate/high levels of interactions with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information.
Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

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 the Benefits Guidebook .

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