ADA Compliance Officer
Diversity and Equity Office
Stateside, Exempt 2.4
Location: Hybrid, Adelphi, MD
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking an ADA Compliance Officer with strong expertise, communication, and strategic planning skills to lead UMGC’s efforts to ensure compliance with federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act policies, and federal and state statutory and regulatory disability and accessibility-related requirements. The ADA Compliance Officer will further maintain oversight of accessibility and compliance issues for staff, faculty, and students.
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 and trainings.
- Develop and implement a strategic plan for UMGC’s adherence to ADA, and disability and accessibility-related policies and procedures.
- Oversee the development and implementation of policies, related programs, services, and education /or outreach for students, staff, and faculty.
- Work with Director of Accessibility Services to ensure compliance with all federal guidelines and ADA requirements.
- Keep abreast of current state and federal laws, regulations, and trends related to 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.
- Experience in communicating effectively, verbally and written, with the ability to handle difficult or sensitive situations diplomatically.
- Demonstrated skill in exercising professional judgment, tact, and discretion when dealing with sensitive matters, and/or people.
- 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.
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.
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].
Benefits Package Highlights:
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years). For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
- Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
- Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
- Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission benefits are prorated.
Hiring Range:
$90,000.00 - $100,000.00