Disability Affairs and Non-discrimination Compliance Associate

Disability Affairs and Non-discrimination Compliance Associate

Join Inside Higher Ed as a Disability Affairs and Non-discrimination Compliance Associate to help ensure university-wide compliance with federal, state, and local regulations concerning disability access and non-discrimination.

The Diversity and Access Office is responsible for campus compliance with ADA, Section 504, and related non-discrimination laws. In collaboration with the Director of the Diversity and Access Office and the Office of the General Counsel, the Associate will serve as the ADA Program Coordinator, advising units on compliance matters and coordinating removal of architectural barriers.

• Develop training and provide technical advice for university stakeholders regarding ADA compliance.
• Provide oversight for Stanford’s ADA Barrier Removal Program and respond to individual requests for removal of architectural barriers in collaboration with the Director, Office of the General Counsel, University Human Resources and Faculty Affairs.
• Guide construction-related departments on accessibility requirements of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), Title 24 of the California State Building Code, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
• Support the Office of the General Counsel in responding to civil and federal legal complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of disability.
• Plan and coordinate disability access and respond to accommodation requests for major campus events, including auxiliary aides and services.
• Provide direct accommodation analysis and/or implementation in limited areas.

• Advise university employee groups regarding non-discrimination compliance.
• Assist with administration and investigation of student grievance procedures, employee complaints related to ADA accommodations, and certain admissions complaints.

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of audit, privacy, compliance, or related higher education, healthcare, research nonprofit, or government contracting experience.
• Preferred: 3–5 years of experience working with persons with disabilities and coordinating disability-related accommodations for large‑scale events.

• Broad knowledge of federal, state, and local non-discrimination, affirmative action, and accessibility laws.
• Familiarity with architectural guidelines and standards for equal access, including ADAAG and Title 24.
• Experience in complaint investigation and resolution.
• Strong management, organizational, communication, customer‑service, project‑management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to influence, work independently or as part of a team, and operate in a fast‑moving environment.
• Strong proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, databases, and advanced Excel functions.

Compliance/Privacy certification desired.

• Desk‑based computer work, frequent sitting, occasional standing/walking, reaching above shoulder height, telephone use, writing by hand, lifting/carrying objects up to 10 lb, occasionally handling up to 20 lb.
• University will provide reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities.

• Occasional evenings and weekends.

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners.
• Promote a culture of safety and comply with all applicable University policies.

The expected pay range for this position is $124,540 to $146,275 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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