Compliance Specialist

dallascollege; United States; Vor Ort; USD 71.000 - 87.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dallas College seeks a Compliance Specialist to ensure accessibility and equity across the campus, focusing on disability compliance, ADA, and Section504. You will partner with Accessibility Services and HR to resolve escalated issues and support age discrimination processes.

You’ll analyze data, train stakeholders, and help shape policies to meet legal requirements while upholding the college’s mission to transform lives through education.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of ADA, Section504, accessibility compliance in education or HR contexts.
• Ability to interpret regulations and apply them to campus situations.
• Experience analyzing data to drive improvements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.

Aufgaben

• Serve as primary resource for escalated accessibility and accommodation issues.
• Partner with Accessibility Services to ensure ADA/Section504 compliance.
• Collaborate with HR, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and Academic Compliance.
• Review policies and practices to align with legal requirements and best practices.
• Deliver training on disability inclusion and accessibility compliance.
• Analyze data to identify trends and recommend program improvements.
• Conduct reviews of escalated complaints and suggest enhancements.

Kenntnisse

ADA knowledge

Data analysis

Regulatory interpretation

Relationship-building

Communication

Problem-solving

Jobbeschreibung

Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Staff Range N07

Salary Minimum

$79,439.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Work Location

All positions are considered on‑site roles. After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy. Academic (Faculty) positions require an on‑campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

Position Type

Staff Make an Impact at Dallas College

Dallas College is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Compliance Specialist to help ensure an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning environment for all students. In this role, you will serve as a key resource for disability compliance, accessibility services, and age discrimination complaint processes, helping students and employees navigate complex situations with professionalism, empathy, and integrity.

As a trusted partner across the college, you will collaborate with stakeholders throughout the organization to promote compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable regulations. Your work will directly support Dallas College's mission of transforming lives and strengthening communities through education.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a primary resource for escalated student accommodation concerns and disability-related compliance matters.
• Partner with Accessibility Services to support equitable access and ensure compliance with ADA and Section504 requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with teams across the college, including Accessibility Services, Human Resources, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and Academic Compliance.
• Review policies, procedures, and practices related to student accommodations and recommend enhancements to align with legal requirements and best practices.
• Develop and manage the intake process for age discrimination claims and collaborate with Human Resources on case resolution and process improvements.
• Deliver training and educational programs that promote awareness of disability inclusion, accessibility, and compliance requirements.
• Analyze accommodation and complaint data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and enhance the student and employee experience.
• Conduct quarterly and annual reviews of escalated complaints and provide recommendations to strengthen programs and services.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive student and employee information.
• Support initiatives, committees, or student organizations that promote accessibility, disability awareness, and inclusive practices across the college.

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge of ADA, Section504, accessibility practices, and compliance principles within education, human resources, or related environments.
• Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interpret regulations, policies, and procedures and apply them to complex situations.
• Experience analyzing data and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to train and educate diverse audiences.
• Commitment to fostering equity, inclusion, and student success.

Position / Job Summary

The Compliance Specialist applies current regulations and best practices in the resolution of escalated compliance complaints and coordinated services for students with disabilities and accessibility needs, as defined under the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act for Dallas College. The Compliance Specialist serves as the primary liaison with Accessibility Services, the primary intake of Age Discrimination in Employment Act claims, state and federal regulations and as a resource to Dallas College campuses. This role plays a vital part in advancing the college's commitment to transforming lives and communities through higher education by maintaining equity and compliance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitates resolution between the institution and students with escalated Accessibility Services accommodation issues and ADA and Section504 compliance programs.
• Establishes and maintains collegial and programmatic relationships with Accessibility Services, Student Rights and Responsibilities, Academic Compliance and Human Resources.
• Reviews and make recommendations, as required, on published policies, procedures and protocols on student accommodation, ensuring policies are consistent with legal mandates related to disability in higher education settings.
• Provides training, professional development, and serves as a resource to all campus constituencies regarding sensitivity to disabilities and emerging trends in accommodation rights and services.