Title IX Coordinator and ADA Compliance Officer

Diversity and Equity Office

Stateside Exempt 1.3

Location: Adelphi, Maryland

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking a Title IX Coordinator and ADA Compliance Officer with strong strategic planning skills to lead UMGC’s efforts to ensure compliance with federal Title IX and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act policies and federal and state statutory and regulatory regarding sexual misconduct and disability-related accessibility. The Title IX Coordinator and ADA Compliance Officer reports directly to the Associate Vice President of Institutional Equity.

Primary Duties

• Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and standards for the effective administration of a comprehensive accessibility compliance program for individuals with disabilities across all relevant areas, and coordinates, and monitors compliance activities.

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for UMGC’s adherence to Title IX, ADA, and disability-related accessibility-related policies and procedures.

• Oversee the development and implementation of policies, related programs, services, and education /or outreach for students, staff, and faculty.

• Manage UMGC’s response to all Title IX Complaints and ensure timely and thorough completion of all Title IX investigations.

• Provide ongoing consultation regarding Title IX requirements, grievance issues, and compliance programs to Senior Leadership and other UMGC stakeholders.

• Keep abreast of current state and federal laws, regulations, and trends related to Title IX, ADA, and WCAG

Required Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a related field and able to work from a deep knowledge of theory and practice of equity and inclusion as they apply within higher education.

• Experience with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines related to accessibility and civil rights compliance for individuals with disabilities, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret federal and state equal opportunity laws and nondiscrimination laws and regulations and their impact on institutions of higher education.

• Experience managing Title IX complaint resolution, investigations, and grievances.

• Experience in communicating effectively, verbally and written, with the ability to handle difficult or sensitive situations diplomatically.

• Demonstrated ability and experience working in an environment of strict confidentiality with sensitive information, materials, and/or client interactions.

• Demonstrated skill in exercising professional judgment, tact, and discretion when dealing with sensitive matters, and/or people in distress.

• Demonstrated experience working successfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives.

• Ability to multitask and adjust to professionally changing priorities, strong collaboration skills, exceptionally organized and detail-oriented.

• Ability to be proactive, resourceful, responsive, and efficient.

Required Education

• 4-year college degree in Law, Human Resources, Public Administration, or Educational Administration.

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume. UMGC offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions, such as tuition remission, generous leave and healthcare. For detailed benefits information, please visit: https://careers.umgc.edu/benefits.html.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to helping safeguard the health of its faculty, staff, students, contractors, and guests. Because vaccinations reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2-the virus that causes COVID-19-all prospective UMGC faculty (full-time and adjunct) and staff are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated and current with the recommended boosters. As always, operations at our military locations in Europe, Asia, and stateside will follow the guidance of the U.S. Department of Defense and local commands, and may require proof of full vaccination, unless an exception is approved as a reasonable accommodation based on disability or religion. If so, a copy of their Approved Exception Letter must be provided before the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or show proof of exception may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at [email protected].