Accessibility Resources & Compliance Coordinator

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We are currently interviewing for an Accessibility Resources & Compliance Coordinator to join our dynamic team. Under the general direction of the Director, Accessibility Resources this HYBRID position oversees areas in postsecondary education regulatory compliance and supports ADA (Section 504) compliance. At Academy of Art University, we believe in fostering growth and professional development and supporting other team members. The ideal candidate for the Compliance Coordinator role, works well independently and as part of team, can focus on the fine-points and embraces challenge as an opportunity for success.

Responsibilities:

ADA Compliance

Support the Director, Accessibility Resources in facilitating reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities:

Create and send accommodation letters to students activating their academic accommodations
Conduct student outreach and maintain student referral records
Assist with scheduling student appointments
Help facilitate student accommodations by arranging for ASL interpreters, CART captioning, accessible furniture, etc.
Respond to general inquiries about Accessibility Resources from students, parents, staff, and faculty
Assist with maintaining the student disability database
Run student reports and maintain spreadsheet data
Support data collection and data reporting for Accessibility Resources

State Authorization Compliance

Support the VP, Compliance in annual reporting to federal and state regulatory agencies and accreditors:

Assist in collecting and tracking graduate employment data
Help compile supporting documentation, prepare data, and thoroughly review external reporting
Update internal documentation, including enrollment documents, policy and procedure manuals, training materials, and status documents
Attend compliance training workshops and assist with accreditation reporting and visits as needed

Qualifications:

At least 2 years’ experience working in higher education with knowledge of postsecondary education regulatory compliance is preferred
Preferred knowledge includes compliance related to state authorization for distance education, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504, and data privacy such as FERPA, GLBA, GDPR, and CCPA
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization
Strong proofreading and analytical skills (advanced Word and Excel skills)
Experience using PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and Salesforce preferred
Attention to detail and ability to apply sound judgement when working with sensitive information
A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred

Salary: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour
Based on Experience and Location

Job Application Deadline Date: October 25, 2024

Benefits

Academy of Art University offers full-time employees health insurance, 401k options, paid vacation based on years of service (15 days' accrual at start), paid holidays, paid sick leave and a commuter benefit program. The Academy also offers full-time employees an opportunity to take one undergraduate course tuition free each semester. Employees also have access to our swimming pool, fitness center and recreational programs, including our NCAA Division II events.


Academy of Art University is based solely in San Francisco, California. This job opportunity may be available for remote work from a predesignated location within the contiguous United States.

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at .