ADA Compliance Coordinator - University

ADA Compliance Coordinator - University of Wyoming

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At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW's Benefits Summary.

Benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

ADA Compliance Coordinator

The ADA/Section 504 Compliance Coordinator serves as the University's designated coordinator for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws related to accessibility, disability accommodations, and nondiscrimination. This position provides institution-wide leadership, coordination, oversight, and consultation to ensure equitable access to university programs, services, activities, facilities, employment, and digital environments for students, employees, visitors, and members of the public.

The Coordinator develops, implements, and evaluates institutional policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives that promote accessibility and compliance. The position serves as the University's central resource for disability-related compliance by coordinating accommodation processes; conducting institutional accessibility assessments; developing and delivering education and training programs and collaborating with stakeholders across the University to advance accessibility, inclusion, and compliance.

• Serve as the University's designated ADA/Section 504 Compliance Coordinator and institutional subject matter expert, providing leadership and oversight for compliance with federal and state disability laws. Advise university leadership on regulatory obligations, institutional risk, accessibility strategies, and compliance-related decision-making affecting students, employees, applicants, visitors, and members of the public.
• Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of institution-wide policies, procedures, and accommodation frameworks to ensure equitable access, mitigate compliance risk, and maintain adherence to applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct and oversee institutional accessibility assessments, audits, and compliance reviews of physical, programmatic, communication, and digital environments; identify systemic barriers; recommend corrective actions; monitor remediation efforts; and evaluate progress toward strategic accessibility and compliance objectives.
• Direct and monitor enterprise-wide accessibility initiatives, establishing priorities and driving compliance efforts related to academic programs, employment practices, facilities, events, services, communications, and digital environments to advance accessibility and reduce institutional barriers.
• Provide strategic consultation and guidance to faculty, Human Resources, Student Affairs, Facilities Management, Information Technology, and other stakeholders regarding complex accommodation matters, accessibility barriers, compliance obligations, and implementation of universal design and inclusive practices.
• Partner with the Equal Opportunity Report and Response (EORR), Human Resources, Disability Support Services (DSS), General Counsel, and other compliance leaders to ensure alignment of ADA/Section 504 practices with broader institutional compliance, civil rights, equity, and risk‑management frameworks.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive education, training, and outreach initiatives that strengthen institutional understanding of disability inclusion, accessibility requirements, accommodation processes, legal obligations, and emerging best practices.
• Lead the University's digital accessibility strategy by establishing institutional compliance expectations, prioritizing remediation efforts, providing consultation regarding accessibility…