ADA & Accessibility Compliance Lead

Ventura County Community College System Office; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ventura County Community College District is seeking a Compliance Coordinator - ADA/Accessibility to coordinate and monitor districtwide compliance with ADA, CCR Title 5, and related accessibility laws. This role develops policies and implements corrective action plans to remove barriers across programs, services, and digital content.

The position supports accessibility reviews, complaint intake, reporting, and collaboration with IT and HR to ensure equity and compliant operations across all

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in public administration, business administration, human resources, law, education, disability studies, or a related field AND two years of experience coordinating compliance, programs, or projects of comparable complexity.
• OR a graduate degree from a recognized college or university in public administration, business administration, human resources, law, education, disability studies, or a related field AND one year of experience coordinating compliance, programs, or projects of comparable complexity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities to support districtwide compliance with ADA, CCR Title 5, Sections 504 and 508, and related accessibility regulations; ensure alignment with District policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Monitor changes in federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance related to accessibility and disability compliance and applicable regulatory requirements; evaluate impacts, provide recommendations, and support implementation efforts.
• Conduct districtwide accessibility reviews of programs, services, digital content, instructional materials, third-party tools, and facilities to identify barriers to access, areas of non-compliance, and potential compliance risks.
• Coordinate, develop, and implement corrective action plans to address identified accessibility barriers; monitor progress and maintain documentation of compliance efforts.
• Serve as a point of contact for accessibility-related complaints and inquiries; conduct intake of accessibility-related complaints and inquiries; create and maintain tracking systems to document, monitor, and follow through on cases; facilitate resolution through coordination with appropriate departments, as assigned.
• Monitor and maintain accessibility-related grievance and appeal procedures, including case tracking, timelines, and documentation in accordance with established requirements; coordinate implementation and adherence to established processes.
• Gather, review, and document information related to accessibility, disability access, and other compliance or human resources matters; coordinate documentation and logistics to support investigative or review processes, as assigned.
• Serve as a resource to District departments on accessibility standards, compliance requirements, and procedural guidance; provide information, assistance, and training regarding available resources and best practices; coordinate with appropriate departments to support awareness and implementation of accessibility requirements.
• Collaborate districtwide to support integration of accessibility requirements into programs and services; identify potential compliance issues and support integration of accessibility standards into procurement and implementation processes; provide guidance, in collaboration with Information Technology, on accessibility requirements for digital systems, software, web content, and third-party tools, including applicable state and federal standards.
• Review and provide recommendations on proposed policies, procedures, programs, and projects to support alignment with accessibility laws and standards; review Board Policies and Administrative Procedures to ensure alignment with accessibility and disability compliance requirements and provide input to support identifying and recommending needed updates based on regulatory changes.
• Review and provide input on facility design, alterations, and campus changes to support compliance with accessibility requirements.
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of accessibility-related data; monitor and track required compliance reporting, documentation, and filings; prepare reports and summaries regarding accessibility compliance status, risk areas, and remediation progress for District leadership and external reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in committees, workgroups, and meetings related to accessibility, compliance, and equity initiatives.
• Perform technical and administrative duties in support of District human resources, compliance, and related functions, as assigned.
• Supervise, hire, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned employees; set performance requirements and goals; monitor and coach for improvement; promote excellence and customer service; take disciplinary action if needed according to District rules.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities.
• Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compliance coordination

Education

Bachelor's or higher in public administration, business, HR, law, education, disability studies, or related field

Graduate degree in related field with 1 year experience

Job description

The Ventura County Community College District is seeking a Compliance Coordinator - ADA/Accessibility to coordinate and monitor districtwide compliance with ADA, CCR Title 5, and related accessibility laws. This role develops policies and implements corrective action plans to remove barriers across programs, services, and digital content.

The position supports accessibility reviews, complaint intake, reporting, and collaboration with IT and HR to ensure equity and compliant operations across all