Director of Accessibility & Accommodations

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University’s Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance is seeking a Director of Accessibility & Accommodations to lead accessibility programs and serve as the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator.

This role provides leadership for compliance with ADA, PWFA, Section 504, Title VII and Title IX, directing accommodations for students, employees, applicants, and visitors and advising on complex accessibility matters.

Qualifications

• JD required; if not, a relevant Master's degree with strong legal/academic focus.
• At least 4 years in higher education accessibility, disability services, or compliance.
• Experience interpreting ADA, Section 504, PWFA, Title VII/IX and related laws.

Responsibilities

• As the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, develops and administers accommodations processes for employees, applicants, and visitors under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable state and federal laws.
• Develops and administers accommodations processes relating to pregnancy and pregnancy-related medical conditions accommodations for students, employees, and applicants pursuant to applicable federal and state laws, including PWFA, Title VII, Title IX, and the ADA.
• Develops, implements, and delivers training and educational programs regarding non-discrimination and similar topics for ADA, accommodations, accessibility, pregnancy-related protections, religious accommodations, and other related civil rights compliance topics.
• Maintains confidential and secure records, databases, correspondence, documentation, determinations, and materials related to accommodations, accessibility services, and compliance activities.
• Collaborates with campus partners to support institutional accessibility and civil rights compliance initiatives relating to equal access and accommodations.
• Monitors developments in legislation, regulations, case law, and emerging best practices related to disability access, accommodations, accessibility, pregnancy protections, and religious accommodations.
• Develops and administers accommodations processes for employees, students, applicants, and guests seeking religious accommodations under applicable federal and state law, including the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the Alabama State Constitution, Title VII, and Title VI.
• Assists with preparation of affirmative action plans, VETS-4212 filings, disability workforce reporting, and other compliance reports and related filings required by law or University policy.

Skills

ADA compliance

Civil rights knowledge

Policy development

Training delivery

Education

Juris Doctorate

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Auburn University’s Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance is seeking a Director of Accessibility & Accommodations to lead accessibility programs and serve as the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator.

This role provides leadership for compliance with ADA, PWFA, Section 504, Title VII and Title IX, directing accommodations for students, employees, applicants, and visitors and advising on complex accessibility matters.