ADA Coordinator
Hiring Department: Disability Resource Center
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1041035
Posting Close Date: 6/21/26
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience but in the range of $90,000- $100,000 yearly.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=2461262. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
This position serves as a subject matter expert on accessibility and accommodations coordination, including leadership, development, and advisement of University policies, procedures, operations, programs, and training for compliance in accordance with federal and state disability laws, including
Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended
Duties & Responsibilities
• Five years of experience with program development, training and/or providing consultative services related to accessibility, diversity, and inclusion and/or accommodations and advocacy for adults with disabilities, preferably in a higher education setting
• Experience/relationship with disability advocacy organizations preferred
• Required knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended and other related ADA and accessibility standards and guidelines
• The candidate must have knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended and other related ADA and accessibility standards and guidelines. Knowledge of Illinois Information Technology Act (IITAA), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) is preferred
• Excellent communications skills, particularly the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and solutions to both experts and non-experts, as evidenced by experience developing and conducting training to diverse audiences using a variety of methods
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Experience working in and leading teams
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a higher education setting
Minimum Qualifications
• Master's Degree required
• Five years of experience with program development, training and/or providing consultative services related to accessibility, diversity, and inclusion and/or accommodations and advocacy for adults with disabilities, preferably in a higher education setting
• Experience/relationship with disability advocacy organizations preferred. Required knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended and other related ADA and accessibility standards and guidelines. Preferred knowledge of Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs). Preferred grant writing experience for ADA compliance initiatives, facilities, and equipment
• Highly proficient computer skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Excellent communications skills, particularly the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and solutions to both experts and non-experts, as evidenced by experience developing and conducting training to diverse audiences using a variety of methods
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously. Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills. Experience working in and leading teams. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a higher education setting
Preferred Qualifications
• J.D or Ph.D. preferred
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. https://jobs.uic.edu/request-and-accomodation/
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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