ADA/504 Compliance Officer - 137458

Join UC San Diego in a pivotal role with the unique opportunity to advance institutional accessibility as the ADA/504 Compliance Officer, leading efforts to create a barrier-free environment across the campus and health systems.

The ADA/504 Compliance Officer is a leadership role, responsible for oversight of UC San Diego's compliance program with disability laws and regulations. The incumbent will develop/refine an effective compliance program and work closely with campus/Health partners having responsibility for compliance with disability laws and regulations. The ADA/504 Compliance Officer has expert knowledge of disability laws and regulations and provides guidance, direction, interpretation and recommendations. The incumbent is able to develop strong relationships with all levels of management and administrators, including faculty. The incumbent has excellent interpersonal skills, and is able to communicate complex legal/regulatory matters in a clear and concise manner.

• Thorough knowledge of disability-related laws and policies and related procedures, including without limitation, the Americans with Disabilities Act and of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, CA Fair Employment & Housing Act, Section 139.5 of the CA State Labor Code, and Rules and Regulations determined by the Rehabilitation Unit of OBD (Sections 4635 through 4647 and Section 49, 5410), Labor Code Section 132A, CA Family Rights Act, U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act, and Pregnancy Leave Act.

• Experience advising at all levels of the organization with the ability to foster collaborative and collegial working relationships with the UC Office of the President and the UC San Diego community.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work independently with all levels of University personnel, including management and faculty, and to facilitate agreement on issues and corrective actions.

• Ability to communicate complex information to all levels of management and administrators in a clear and concise manner both written and verbal.

• Excellent skills in complex decision making on critical issues.

• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills to convey technical and complex information in a clear and concise manner to all levels of the organization.

• Ability to explain, negotiate, and persuade in a concise and collegial manner and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to design, organize, and present a training program effectively.

• Demonstrated ability to complete complex analyses of case facts, applicable policy, and applicable law, to provide recommendations regarding reasonable accommodations and accessibility. Demonstrated ability and experience in problem-identification and problem-solving techniques.

• Knowledge and skill to negotiate with agencies in relation to their functions and jurisdiction.

• Experience with fact-finding and ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment, discretion, and sensitivity in handling disability-related matters.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

• This position is exempt from overtime; However, the incumbent may be required to work over 40 hours per week and nights and weekends as needed.

• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained online.

• This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act) and requires immediate reporting of Clery Act crimes occurring on Clery Act geography to the UC San Diego Police Department (UCPD). It is the responsibility of the CSA to ensure they obtain proper training in order to fulfill their reporting responsibilities as required by the Clery Act and University policy, and to complete and submit the required reports to the UCPD without delay

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