Assistant Director, ADA Accessibility & Civil Rights

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University is hiring an Assistant Director of Civil Rights for ADA Equity to oversee ADA access, accommodations, and accessibility compliance for employees and students. You will lead accommodation processes, collaborate with HR and Facilities, and guide policy development and training efforts.

The role requires strong analytical skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work across a large decentralized university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5 years of experience leading and coordinating ADA compliance efforts.
• Subject matter expert in the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act, and related laws.
• Experience providing outreach, educational programming, and developing resources.
• Experience conducting investigations and responding to complaints of harassment and discrimination.
• Ability to collaborate with all levels within a decentralized, large organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the University’s subject matter expert on ADA access, accessibility, disability accommodation processes, and barrier removal.
• Lead and facilitate workplace and pregnancy accommodation requests for employees and students.
• Collaborate with HR, Student Disability Center, Facilities, and other campus partners.
• Review construction plans, conduct accessibility assessments, and identify barriers.
• Develop and deliver training, programming, and outreach on disability access and ADA requirements.
• Process discrimination complaints and provide administrative support.
• Participate in committees and regulatory inquiries to advance ADA inclusion.

Skills

ADA compliance

Discrimination investigations

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Database tracking

Job description

Colorado State University is hiring an Assistant Director of Civil Rights for ADA Equity to oversee ADA access, accommodations, and accessibility compliance for employees and students. You will lead accommodation processes, collaborate with HR and Facilities, and guide policy development and training efforts.

The role requires strong analytical skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work across a large decentralized university.