Executive Director of Accessibility Compliance and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator

Michigan State University•East Lansing, MI

49d•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Michigan State University (MSU) seeks an experienced and strategic leader to serve as the Executive Director of Accessibility Compliance and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (ED and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator) within the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance (OCR). Reporting directly to the Vice President for OCR / Title IX Coordinator and Title VI Coordinator, this role provides university-wide leadership in advancing accessibility as a core institutional value, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and shaping policies that foster an inclusive academic and working environment. The ED and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator serves as a member of the OCR executive leadership team and is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Accessibility and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator branch (which includes the university's Digital Accessibility team), serving as a collaborative thought-partner with university and community partners on accessibility topics and the development and implementation of policies related to accessibility. The major areas of responsibility for the ED and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

JD, Master's or other relevant advanced degree.
A minimum of six years of relevant professional experience.
A demonstrated ability to manage complex and sensitive matters in a timely manner.
Significant knowledge of and proven ability to provide advice regarding reasonable accommodations for employees; academic adjustments and assistive technologies for students; accommodations for those participating in the university's programs, services and activities; digital accessibility and building and physical spaces compliance.
Significant knowledge of and proven ability to provide advice regarding the university's compliance obligations to students, employees, patients, visitors and members of the public participating in its services, programs and activities.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret federal and state disability and digital accessibility laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (Titles I - V), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Michigan's Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, the Architectural Buildings Act, the Fair Housing Act and other relevant laws and regulations.
Excellent demonstrated critical thinking skills and the ability to convey complex analysis clearly both in writing and the spoken word.
A strong and transparent communicator who can convey the university's stance on disability and digital accessibility compliance to internal and external groups.
A strong track record of collaboration, campus engagement and forging relationships across an organization with the ability to be a front-facing administrator both internal and external to the university.
A demonstrated professional history in successful and progressively responsible administrative roles.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, program assessment and policy development.
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead staff and effectively prioritize multiple projects.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Commitment to the highest ethical and integrity standards.
An understanding of intersectionality, identity and trauma-informed principles and practices.

Nice To Haves

JD degree desired.
Proven ability to provide leadership to transform and/or enhance institutional approaches to disability compliance and accessibility.
Experience supervising next-level supervisors and supporting the growth of both direct reports and second-level reports.
Experience managing budgets including budget development, ongoing monitoring of expenses, interpretation of financial reporting and management of finances to enable achievement of goals.
Higher education administrator experience, preferably in disability compliance.
Proven ability to lead accessibility strategy in a large, decentralized institution with diverse stakeholders.
Certified ADA Coordinator or Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) preferred.