Accessibility & Compliance Lead — Hybrid

The University Of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking an Accessibility and Compliance Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of AUN and EO&A. The role focuses on ADA/504 compliance, accessibility improvements, and accommodations management.

You will collaborate with university leaders to implement policies, train staff, and ensure confidential handling of disability-related information in a busy higher-education environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in a related field.
• 2-5 years of work experience in disability services, ADA/504 compliance, HR, or higher education administration.
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience managing accommodations or compliance cases and policy interpretation.
• Experience delivering training sessions or workshops.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the reasonable accommodation intake process for faculty and academic appointees.
• Collaborates with the Director of AUN and EO&A in developing policies and communications related to disability access and equal opportunity compliance.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement in accessibility services and leads small-scale initiatives.
• Monitors trends in accommodation requests to inform resource planning and training needs.
• Supports design and delivery of internal trainings on reasonable accommodations and accessibility compliance.
• Maintains confidential case management systems and advises stakeholders on standards and best practices.
• Plans and coordinates audits and compliance activities for regulatory inspections.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking an Accessibility and Compliance Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of AUN and EO&A. The role focuses on ADA/504 compliance, accessibility improvements, and accommodations management.

You will collaborate with university leaders to implement policies, train staff, and ensure confidential handling of disability-related information in a busy higher-education environment.