Deputy ADA Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Office of Compliance advances compliance with applicable laws and policies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We collaborate with University partners to minimize compliance risk and promote ethical conduct throughout the University. Compliance is a shared responsibility, with every member of the University understanding their responsibilities and being accountable for their actions.

To support compliance with the new and expanded digital accessibility regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Office of Compliance is conducting a search for a Deputy ADA Coordinator for Digital Accessibility.

The Deputy ADA Coordinator for Digital Accessibility provides strategic leadership, guidance, training, and overall coordination for the University's adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act's digital accessibility requirements, federal and state disability nondiscrimination laws, and the university's Digital Accessibility policy. The position interacts with strategic partners, including leadership, the Center for User Experience, distributed IT personnel within schools, colleges, and divisions, and external vendors, to lead the University's shared responsibility in advancing seamless digital access and inclusion for disabled individuals. The Deputy uses effective communication skills, maintains high levels of interaction and professionalism, incorporates strong ethics in their decision-making, and offers sound guidance for the broad university community, including faculty and staff. This position is in the Office of Compliance and reports to the ADA Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

Serves as the institutional compliance officer for one or more laws that affect institutional-level activities. Develops institution-wide policies, maintains compliance data, and oversees the compliance program and affiliated staff. Develops and delivers training, monitors institutional risk, and communicates risk and remediation strategies to leadership to ensure compliance with institutional policies and/or laws and regulations.

• 10% Develops and maintains institutional and operating policies and procedures to ensure compliance
• 10% Directs operational activities and staffing resources for compliance implementation, including outreach, support, and/or investigations
• 20% Oversees, develops and participates in activities designed to raise awareness of the law(s) and its purpose
• 20% Provides consultation for resolution of policy violations that involve students, employees, visitors, guests of the institution and/or applicants
• 20% Serves as a subject matter expert for affiliated matters for internal and external stakeholders
• 10% Provides guidance and oversight to university personnel compliance, policies, and procedures
• 10% Assists ADA Coordinator with related accessibility matters

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree
Computer Science, IT, or compliance-related field preferred.

Qualifications:

Required:
- A minimum of four years professional experience with digital accessibility compliance, producing accessible digital content, or evaluating products for digital accessibility.
- Considerable knowledge of disability inclusion or culture, accessibility trends, and strong understanding of established digital accessibility standards is essential.

Preferred:
- Experience with project management or project implementation and working in higher education, governmental or large, complex organization.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This is primarily an in-person position with a limited amount of remote work available.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $120,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced insurance plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Reti