ADA / Section 504 Coordinator

ADA / Section 504 Coordinator

Benefits of Working at UNCW:
At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers. Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life—creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally. As a member of the Seahawk community, you’ll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

Recruitment Range: Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.
Vacancy Number: E1541
Competency Level:
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Chancellor - 25000
Division: Chancellor - 25000 Division

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The Office of the General Counsel, as a unit of the Chancellor's Division, provides, manages, and coordinates all legal services for UNCW in a collegial, responsive, and professional manner. The office provides these services on university matters to the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, the senior officers, other university administrators, staff, and faculty who are acting on behalf of the university. The attorneys and legal staff are committed to rendering high quality, cost effective, and responsive legal and risk management advice to facilitate the achievements of UNCW's goals of teaching, research, scholarship, and service. The goal of our office is to provide professional advice minimizing risk, reducing litigation, and identifying and responding to legal issues affecting the university.

The Office of the General Counsel researches the law and advises the university on compliance with applicable federal and state law and regulations and UNC policies, drafts and/or reviews contracts, grants, and license agreements, and advises on a wide variety of legal and risk management matters to include employment, student affairs, business affairs, advancement, litigation, civil rights, public records, real property, public finance, facilities development, sponsored programs, and intellectual property matters. The office is responsible for selecting, engaging, and supervising any outside counsel retained by the university. We represent the university in a variety of administrative proceedings and coordinate all litigation conducted by the North Carolina Attorney General's Office on behalf of the university.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The ADA/Section 504 Coordinator serves as the university's designated officer responsible for leading and facilitating institutional compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and all related federal and state regulations. Reporting to the Office of General Counsel, this role provides strategic leadership and oversight to ensure equitable access to university programs, services, activities, and employment.

Working across academic and administrative units, the coordinator advances a campus-wide accessibility approach by guiding policy development, overseeing accommodation and grievance processes, and mitigating institutional risk. The position plays a central role in fostering an environment where students, employees, applicants, and visitors can fully participate in university life, free from disability-based discrimination. This position reports to the General Counsel.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Public Administration, Law, Human Resources, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in ADA/Section 504 coordination, disability services, human resources accommodations, compliance, or investigations
• Demonstrated experience managing processes and conducting or supporting impartial investigations
• Knowledge of applicable disability laws and regulations and their application in higher education or a comparable setting

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Higher Education, Law, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Human Resources, or a related field
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in ADA/Section 504 coordination, compliance, or investigations
• Experience responding to or supporting reviews, complaints, or investigations from the Office for Civil Rights or similar regulatory bodies
• Strong judgment and ability to interpret medical documentation, essential job functions, and academic requirements
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience navigating complex, high-impact accommodation and compliance scenarios in higher education

Required Certifications or Licensures:
N/A

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Type of Position: Permanent
Position Number: E1541
Job Posting Date: 05/12/2026
Posting Close Date: 6/15/2026
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.