Director- EO & ADA/504 Coordinator

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,211 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Institute of Technology is seeking a strategic leader for ADA compliance and employee accommodations. This role involves overseeing compliance with disability and EEO laws, ensuring policies align with federal and state regulations, and supervising a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, significant experience in ADA compliance, and strong leadership abilities. This position promotes a fair work environment at Georgia Tech and emphasizes key values of integrity and respect.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in ADA compliance or EEO matters.
• Experience in higher education administration preferred.
• Advanced degrees like PhD or JD are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead ADA compliance efforts and employee accommodations programs.
• Advise leadership on accessibility and EEO matters.
• Supervise staff and oversee program implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

ADA Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Summary

Provide strategic leadership and institutional oversight for Georgia Tech's compliance with disability and EEO laws. Serve as the Institute's ADA/504 Coordinator, lead the development and implementation of policies, programs, and compliance initiatives related to disability access, employee accommodations, and nondiscriminatory employment practices. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws including the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and related regulations. Provide expert guidance to senior leadership and campus partners while overseeing the employee accommodations program and ADA compliance efforts across campus. Support compliance with ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Rule, ensure web content and mobile applications meet accessibility standards, and collaborate with HR, Legal Affairs, Facilities, and IT to promote accessible programs and services. Responsible for setting employee and/or group goals, deciding on the organizational structure to meet the goals, assessing employee and/or group performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. Typically will interact consistently with students, staff, faculty. Typically will advise and counsel students, staff, faculty. Supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Institute's ADA compliance and employee accommodations programs, ensuring alignment with federal and state laws, University System of Georgia policies, and Georgia Tech institutional priorities.
• Serve as the Institute's designated ADA/504 Coordinator responsible for coordinating institutional compliance with disability-related laws and ensuring the implementation of required policies, procedures, and grievance processes. Supports institutional efforts to advance accessibility across programs, services, facilities, and digital environments.
• Oversee the Institute's employee accommodations program, ensuring consistent, equitable, and legally defensible processes for evaluating and implementing requests related to disability, pregnancy, and religious accommodations.
• Supervise and provide strategic direction to the Manager of Equal Opportunity & Accessibility and accommodation specialists responsible for program implementation, case management, and stakeholder consultation.
• Develop, interpret, and implement policies, procedures, and guidance related to ADA compliance, accessibility, and nondiscriminatory employment practices.
• Advise senior leadership, Human Resources, and campus administrators on complex or high-risk accommodation and EEO matters and collaborate with Legal Affairs to mitigate institutional risk and ensure defensible decision-making.
• Oversee the intake and coordination of disability-related grievances and complaints and ensure prompt and equitable resolution processes consistent with federal regulatory expectations and institutional procedures.
• Lead institutional efforts to assess, monitor, and improve accessibility across campus programs, services, and employment practices through audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.
• Conduct and oversee assessments of campus facilities, programs, and environments including buildings, athletic venues, pathways, and public spaces to evaluate compliance with ADA accessibility standards and identify barriers requiring remediation.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in public administration, law, higher education administration, human resources, rehabilitation services, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

• Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following areas:
• ADA compliance
• EEO or civil rights compliance
• Reasonable accommodations administration
• Employment law or HR compliance
• Higher education civil rights administration

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced level degree: PhD, Juris Doctorate

Preferred Experience

• Experience in higher education or complex public institutions
• Experience administering ADA accommodation programs
• Experience supervising professional staff
• Experience conducting accessibility compliance assessments

Proposed Salary

Proposed salary is $140,211 - $170,000 commensurate with education and experience.

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to serve as a subject matter expert on disability compliance, equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations, including advising on ADA and civil rights matters and interpreting federal and state laws such as the ADA, Section 504, Title VII, and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Demonstrated ability to advise leadership on best practices in employment and accessibility while ensuring legally sound outcomes.

Ability to lead compliance programs and oversee accommodation processes, exercising sound judgment in complex matters; collaborate with senior leadership, HR, Legal Affairs, and campus partners to promote accessible, nondiscriminatory programs and employment practices.

Ability to supervise staff, foster collaboration, and communicate regulatory requirements clearly. Assess accessibility barriers across programs, services, and environments, including facilities and public spaces, and provide guidance on ADA standards and remediation.

Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information, resolve conflict professionally, and deliver pragmatic solutions that balance institutional needs with applicable laws, policies, and operations.

KNOWLEDGE

• Expert knowledge of ADA, Section 504, Title VII, and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
• Knowledge of ADA facility accessibility standards and program accessibility requirements
• Strong judgment and decision-making in complex compliance matters
• Ability to assess physical accessibility barriers across large campus environments
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and impartiality

Skills

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

A successful candidate must be able to pass a Position of Trust background check. Please visit: https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest