ADA Compliance Officer

Los Angeles Community College District; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Community College District invites applications for an ADA Compliance Officer to develop, implement, and evaluate accessibility policies across district services, facilities, and technology to ensure compliance. The role chairs the ADA Advisory Committee, manages grievances, coordinates accommodations, and conducts training and reporting to school sites and departments.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and several years of compliance experience; knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public/educational admin, HR, business, or law; three years in compliance programs.
• Master's degree in related field; one year in compliance programs; accessibility ICT experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor ADA compliance activities district-wide.
• Develop self-evaluation processes for ADA and accessibility.
• Recommend corrective actions and track progress.
• Chair ADA Advisory Committee and coordinate representation.
• Develop and maintain accessible grievance procedures.
• Investigate disability-related inquiries and complaints.
• Evaluate websites for WCAG and Section 508 compliance.
• Oversee accommodation process for employees and visitors.
• Maintain a case management system for accommodations.
• Review building designs for accessibility.
• Stay updated on ADA regulations and guidance.
• Design and manage training on accessibility best practices.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and presentations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

ADA compliance

Policy development

Training programs

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Date Opened: 8/24/2026 08:00:00 AM

Filing Deadline: 9/28/2026

Location: Los Angeles Community College District Office

Salary: $10,782.47 - $13,357.59/mo; $129,389.64 - $160,291.08/yr (Based on a full-time 12-mo position)

Job Type: Open & Promotional (Dual)

Definition

Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and standards for the effective administration of a comprehensive District compliance program facilitating accessibility for individuals with disabilities across all relevant areas; coordinates and monitors compliance activities.

Typical Duties

• Plans, coordinates, and monitors ADA compliance activities of the District, including helping to ensure that every college identifies an appropriate designee to serve as the site ADA compliance support representative.
• Develops, implements, and periodically reviews self evaluation processes to assess local college and District-wide policies, procedures, services, and practices related to ADA and accessibility compliance obligations of the District in areas such as public services, educational/instructional services, student support services, facilities design and alteration, information and technologies, transportation, and employment.
• Recommends appropriate proactive or corrective actions to address disability and access compliance issues; monitors the progress toward established goals and objectives on a district-wide basis.
• Chairs the District ADA Advisory Committee ensuring appropriate representatives from affected student and employee groups for the review of issues pertaining to compliance related to programs, services, or facilities; attends and participates in other committees related to assigned responsibilities.
• Develops, publishes, and maintains effective and accessible grievance procedures that provide for prompt and equitable resolution of all disability related complaints.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to disability related inquiries and complaints from staff, students, the public, and regulatory agencies.
• Evaluates District websites, mobile applications and software, against Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Section 508 Standards.
• Oversees the accommodation process for employees and visitors with disabilities, ensuring timely and effective resolution of requests.
• Maintains a case management system of student and employee requests for accommodations, provides guidance to District staff on how to address these requests, and tracks disposition of requests.
• Participates in the review of building designs and alterations as they relate to ADA and accessibility compliance obligations and makes recommendations.
• Implements statutory requirements related to Disability accessibility compliance in accordance with relevant judicial decisions, legislative guidance, executive directives, best business practices and other research material.
• Stays abreast of legislative changes affecting ADA and other related accessibility compliance regulations, analyzes the effects, and makes sound recommendations.
• Designs and implements outreach and educational programs to increase knowledge and understanding of ADA policy, issues and compliance responsibilities among ADA compliance support representatives, administrators, faculty, staff, students, contractors, vendors and community members, and develops and implements tailored training and development activities as appropriate.
• Prepares a variety of descriptive and evaluative reports, correspondence, and makes presentations related to ADA issues.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

An ADA Compliance Officer develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and standards for the effective administration of a comprehensive District compliance program facilitating accessibility for individuals with disabilities across all relevant areas; coordinates and monitors compliance activities. A Senior Compliance Investigator plans, organizes, and supervises the day-to-day activities of a small unit engaged in investigating, analyzing, and resolving complaints, grievances, of alleged violations of civil rights, discrimination, gender equity, sexual harassment, and accessibility for individuals with disabilities and other related policies at locations throughout the District; personally performs the more complex investigation of complaints in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. A Compliance Investigator applies a thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines in the investigation, analysis, and resolution of grievances, appeals, and complaints related to one or more of the following areas: civil rights, gender equity, sexual harassment, equal employment opportunity, and accommodations of individuals with a disability enforcement and related policies, procedures, and practices of the District. A Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility develops, implements, administers, and monitors a variety of compliance programs to ensure compliance with federal and state statutes focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion for the District which include but are not limited to equal employment opportunity, discrimination, American with Disabilities Act, and Title IX.

Supervision

General supervision is received from a classified administrator. Functional supervision may be exercised over staff and consultants on disability related matters.

Class Qualifications

Knowledge of

• Federal, state and local laws, regulations, and guidelines related to accessibility and civil rights compliance for individuals with disabilities,such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Employment policies, procedures, and practices of the District including collective bargaining agreements
• District Board Rules and administrative policies related to the accessibility for individuals with disabilities
• Fact finding and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Principles and techniques of counseling, guidance, and conflict resolution
• Research, analytical, and statistical methods used in assigned area
• Principles of staff development and training
• Principles and techniques used to promote human and inter-group relations
• Characteristics and working conditions of all job classifications used in the District
• Organization, functions, and key staff of the District
• Capabilities of computer systems, software, and hardware used in compliance programs

Ability To

• Plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor ADA compliance activities and technology including remediation and reporting
• Create detailed remediation plans to address identified accessibility barriers and track progress toward full compliance
• Design and conduct educational programs and training sessions for faculty, staff and administrators on accessibility best practices and legal requirements
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, policies and precedents
• Analyze and evaluate effectiveness of policies and standards involving an ADA compliance program
• Compile data and analyze situations; identify problems and risks, and recommend innovative, workable solutions to complex and sensitive problems
• Facilitate the resolutions of employee grievances and public complaints related to ADA compliance
• Prepare effective and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and presentations
• Design and manage effective control, information, and documentation systems
• Independently complete complex assignments
• Anticipate conditions, plan ahead, establish priorities, and meet schedules
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Effectively communicate complex information, verbally and in writing
• Effectively utilize computer equipment, software, and hardware in the performance of duties
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse pool of all levels of District staff, ADA advocates, regulatory agency representatives, business associates, and the public
• Travel to off-site meetings and events
• Learn specialized computer applications

Entrance Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in public administration, educational administration, human resources management, business administration, law, or a related field AND three years of recent, full-time, paid experience in developing and implementing employer-based compliance and accommodation programs mandated by federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualifying experience must have included implementing accessible technology. Experience at an educational institution and with implementing processes or initiatives compliant with federal accessibility requirements as they relate to the use of information communication technologies (ICT) is desirable.
• A master's degree from a recognized college or university with a major in public administration, educational administration, human resource management, business administration, law, or related field AND one year of recent, full-time, paid experience in developing and implementing employer-based compliance and accommodation programs mandated by federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualifying experience must have included implementing accessible technology. Experience at an educational institution and with implementing processes or initiatives compliant with federal accessibility requirements as they relate to the use of information communication technologies (ICT) is desirable.

Certification

Possession of a valid Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification is desirable.

Special

A valid Class 'C' California driver's license is required.

Travel to locations throughout the District is required.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents.
• A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee.
• New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave.
• 19 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District. Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days.
• Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty.
• Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System. Employees are also covered by Social Security.
• Employee Assistance Program

Selection Process

The examination process may consist of one or more parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test, and/or oral interview.

Reasonable Accommodations

Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.