The Director of Accessibility / Section 504 Coordinator for Students

About the Job   The Director of Accessibility serves as CCU’s primary compliance officer and subject matter expert for Section 504 and ADA accommodations across all three academic silos. This position holds functional authority over 504 policies and procedures institution-wide, ensuring uniformity and legal compliance across CUS, CAGS, and CCU Academy.  The Director advises college-level accessibility coordinators embedded in each silo, escalates judgment calls to the Provost as appropriate, and collaborates with the Office of General Counsel when civil liability may be at issue. This role does not encompass employment-related ADA/504 matters, which remain within the purview of the Employee Section 504 / ADA Coordinator in Human Resources. Job Location Remote - must reside and work legally in the U.S. All work must be performed within the U.S. About CCU Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914 on two principles — grace and truth. CCU’s scriptural foundation comes from John 1:17: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (ESV) CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. A leader in higher education, the University has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had nine consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education. CCU offers more than 200-degree program options for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online. Scripture states all Christians are called to serve Christ and to minister to others. Because Christians are individuals with different gifts and callings, we serve Christ in a variety of ministry vocations. CCU invites you to explore how you may use your calling and gifts at the University.   What is most appealing about working at CCU? Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values? Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities. We're looking for candidates who have: Bachelor’s degree in humanities, communication, business, education, or a related field; Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. Minimum 2–3 years of experience serving ADA/504 student populations in a higher education setting. Commitment to and demonstrated experience with adult student populations, preferably in a higher education setting; emotional intelligence and professional capacity to relate to and communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with effective interpersonal skills. Ability to navigate and document large amounts of data received from internet/intranet sites, student records, and accommodation forms with outstanding attention to detail. Ability to problem-solve and resolve concerns quickly, with tremendous attention to detail, documentation, and follow-up. Professionalism, discernment, and confidentiality in delivering sensitive information, outcomes, and next steps for students regarding their accommodations. Self-motivation and ability to act independently on multiple priorities and deadlines. Deep working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, ADA/ADAAA, and applicable case law and Department of Education guidance. Willingness to participate as needed on a variety of university-wide projects, committees, and initiatives. Key Job Duties Contribute to CCU’s Mission: CCU provides Christ-centered higher education to transform students to impact the world with grace and truth. This position contributes to that mission by ensuring every student—regardless of disability—has equitable access to the educational experience, consistent with CCU’s commitment to serving God-given calling and potential. University-Wide 504 Compliance Guidance: Serve as the designated Section 504 Coordinator for Students per 34 C.F.R. § 104.7(b). Establish, implement, and monitor disability-related policies and procedures across CUS, CAGS, and CCU Academy, ensuring uniformity and legal compliance institution-wide. Policy and Procedure Development: Develop and maintain disability policies, procedures, and programs as they relate to students with disabilities; ensure alignment with ADA/ADAAA, Section 504, and applicable federal and state regulations. Compliance Monitoring and Evaluation: Evaluate and monitor disability compliance with ADA/ADAAA/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and applicable special education laws and regulations. Legal and Regulatory Currency: Remain up to date on all pending disability legislation, regulatory changes, and shifting legal mandates that affect the University’s responsibility to provide services and accommodations to students with disabilities. Accommodation Services: Arrange and provide for accommodations including low vision/blind/LD materials, assistive technology, and deaf/hard-of-hearing services; train students and staff to oversee their use. Student Records and Access: Maintain student accommodation records, provide equal access, implement reasonable accommodations, and produce documentation to ensure compliance with ADA/ADAAA/Section 504 and other applicable legal or regulatory requirements. Grievance and Complaint Resolution: Research and manage accommodation grievances related to ADA/ADAAA/Section 504 student populations. Provide direction and insight on University decisions to the Provost and/or appropriate University leadership; consult with the Office of General Counsel when legal liability may be at issue. Staff Training: Provide training to staff, faculty, and college-level accessibility coordinators regarding ADA/Section 504 policies, procedures, and best practices. Cross-Silo Collaboration: Serve as the functional authority and subject matter expert advising the college-level accessibility coordinators embedded in each academic silo (CUS, CAGS, CCU Academy), ensuring consistent application of 504 policies institution-wide. Liaison and Coordination: Perform a variety of student support activities by serving as a liaison with other University departments regarding student and/or operational matters, including HR for employment-related disability matters and OGC for legal matters. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. You may be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.   What we offer our employees: We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process. Pay will be assigned at a range of $63,000 - $65,000. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage and CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.   Application deadline Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Apply To This Job