Hybrid Accessibility Compliance Specialist

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan's Disability Equity Office is seeking an Accessibility Specialist Intermediate to review and assess disability accommodation requests for faculty, staff, and visitors, ensuring compliance with ADA and Section 504. The role includes consulting with university partners and reviewing policies to ensure access.

Hybrid work is available, with responsibilities across interactive process facilitation, training, and collaboration with HR and campus units to promote disability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience facilitating accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to manage high volume and time-sensitive workload and meet deadlines.
• Experience with a highly complex case management system with complex reporting deliverables.
• Ability to create and present accessible training materials on disability inclusion and compliance.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and document actions consistent with internal Disability Equity Office procedures.
• Ability to provide consultations and educational programming to promote a disability-inclusive environment.
• Ability to use independent judgment to make decisions without direct oversight.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organization skills and effective time management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Adobe, Dropbox, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Determine disability status for faculty and staff under the ADA and related laws.
• Identify reasonable accommodations with campus partners through the interactive process.
• Review job descriptions and information to assess essential duties.
• Research and identify effective accommodations to meet access needs.
• Review third-party medical documentation to determine disability status.
• Resolve accommodation cases within EEOC timelines.
• Represent the DEO in meetings with employees and unit representatives.
• Consult with unit supervisors and HR on disability and accessibility issues.
• Provide building accessibility walkthroughs and identify solutions.
• Create and deliver training on disability inclusion and accessibility.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Policy compliance knowledge

Microsoft/Google Suite proficiency

Training materials development

Consultation and education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Adobe

Dropbox

Databases

Job description

The University of Michigan's Disability Equity Office is seeking an Accessibility Specialist Intermediate to review and assess disability accommodation requests for faculty, staff, and visitors, ensuring compliance with ADA and Section 504. The role includes consulting with university partners and reviewing policies to ensure access.

Hybrid work is available, with responsibilities across interactive process facilitation, training, and collaboration with HR and campus units to promote disability