Compliance/Privacy Professional 1

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Diversity and Access Office seeks a Compliance Affairs Coordinator to support disability access and civil rights compliance programs. The role involves ADA/Section 504/503 coding, accommodation determinations, investigations, and coordinating university events.

You will work closely with the Director and Compliance Associate in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. Hybrid work arrangement with at least three days on-site, and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• Interest or coursework in disability access, civil rights, education policy, or employment compliance.
• Experience or coursework in disability access or ADA compliance.
• Familiarity with federal and state disability access and non-discrimination laws (ADA, Section 504, FEHA).
• Experience with web content management systems (Drupal) and data management.
• Experience coordinating accommodations or serving at large events (500+ attendees).
• Complaint investigation or fact-gathering experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and programmatic support in disability access compliance and civil rights matters.
• Assist with ADA/Section 504/503 compliance and grievance investigations.
• Support accommodation determinations and EEO/affirmative action processes.
• Coordinate with the Director and team on major University events and administrative operations.
• Assist investigations and data collection for complaints under university grievance procedures.
• Serve as first responder for disability access inquiries.

Skills

Legal coursework

Disability access

Civil rights compliance

Education policy

Employment compliance

Web content management

Qualtrics

Data management

Event coordination

Complaint investigations

Tools

Drupal

Qualtrics

Job description

Main Work Location: Historic Stanford Camp

Work Arrangement:Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week on-site, with occasional weekends)

Budgeted Salary Range: The expected pay range for this position is$45.97 to 52.88 per hour.

This is a one-year fixed term position.

Department Summary

The Diversity and Access Office is a small, high-impact unit within the Office of Institutional Equity, Access, and Community responsible for University-wide compliance with federal, state, and local regulations concerning disability access and non-discrimination. The office culture emphasizes teamwork, strong work ethic, compassion for others, and commitment to Stanford's mission.

Position Summary

The Compliance Affairs Coordinator provides critical administrative and programmatic support in areas including disability access compliance, civil rights compliance, education policy, and employment compliance. This fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Director, Diversity and Access Office and Disability Affairs & Non-Discrimination Compliance Associate in areas including ADA/Section 504/503 compliance, grievance investigations, accommodation determinations, EEO/affirmative action, and federal compliance processes.

The Coordinator serves as first responder for disability access and accommodation inquiries, exercises independent judgment in assessing and routing matters, and provides essential support for major University events including Commencement, Parent's Weekend, Admit Weekend, and Reunion Homecoming. This role also involves supporting investigation of complaints under various University grievance procedures, organizing accommodation requests, and managing complex administrative operations for the office.

This role is ideal for individuals who want hands‑on experience in disability access or civil rights compliance with strong analytical and writing skills seeking to build expertise in compliance, or professionals with experience or strong interest in disability compliance in higher education settings. The Coordinator will receive mentorship and training in highly specialized compliance areas while contributing to ensuring Stanford's compliance with disability access and civil rights obligations for students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

In addition to the minimum requirements, the following skills and experience are preferred:

• Legal coursework, or demonstrated interest in quasi-legal subject matter (particularly with interest in disability access, civil rights, education policy, or employment compliance)


• Experience or coursework in disability access, ADA compliance, civil rights compliance, or related fields in higher education or other settings


• Familiarity with federal and state disability access and non-discrimination laws (ADA, Section 504, Section 503, FEHA, etc.)


• Experience with web content management systems (e.g., Drupal), survey tools (e.g., Qualtrics) and data management


• Experience coordinating accommodations for or otherwise serving at large-scale events (500+ attendees)


• Complaint investigation or fact-gathering experience