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Human Resources

Director, Compliance (ADA & Title IX)

January 29, 2026
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Director, Compliance (ADA & Title IX)

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FLSA Classification

Exempt

Salary Range/Pay Grade

Salary Range:  $70,000 - $85,000

Reports to

Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management & Student Success

Job Description 

Summary/objective

The Director for Compliance oversees the Office for Compliance and serves as the Title IX Coordinator and ADA Coordinator.

As the Title IX Coordinator, the Director for Compliance develops and implements educational programs regarding discrimination and sexual harassment prevention, ensuring students and employees understand their rights and responsibilities under the law. The Director for Compliance oversees and coordinates investigations, responses, and resolutions to reports of power-based violence.

As the ADA Coordinator, the Director for Compliance engages in the interactive process with employees and the general public requesting accommodations. The Director for Compliance coordinates accommodations and services for employees and the general public with permanent or temporary disabilities to ensure that all college programs, activities, and services are accessible.

The Director for Compliance will be sensitive to and understand the diverse academic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds of students, employees, and the general public while establishing and maintaining a positive working relationship with constituents and colleagues. The Director for Compliance assists in ensuring that the University comply with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, its Amending Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, the Fair Housing Act of 1988, the Louisiana Campus Accountability and Safety Act, and any other relevant federal or state laws or regulations.

The Director for Compliance administratively reports to the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Success. Additionally, the Director for Compliance has direct reporting access to the Chancellor and System Director for Compliance for substantive matters.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  1. Supervise and manage the Office for Compliance staff, including but not limited to the Disability Services Coordinator and the Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
  2. Develop, implement, coordinate, and conduct educational programs and initiatives designed to educate and support students and employees regarding their rights and obligations under Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, the Louisiana Campus Accountability and Safety Act, any other relevant federal or state laws or regulations, including reporting options/responsibilities, support services, System and University policies, and applicable disciplinary code, grievance procedures, and confidential resources, etc.
  3. Oversee, coordinate, and ensure investigations of reports and complaints of power-based violence are adequate, reliable, timely, confidential, and impartial.
  4. Train deputy Title IX coordinators, investigators, confidential advisors, decision makers, and other appropriate personnel so they are adequately trained in compliance with Title IX and Power-Based Violence guidance.
  5. Identify systemic problems relating to complaints and propose recommendations for corrective measures.
  6. Ensure employee compliance with relevant trainings as required by System and University policies and federal and state laws and regulations.
  7. Maintain investigative files.
  8. Develop and implement programming to educate the campus community regarding Title IX and Power-Based Violence procedures, policies, best practices, and current federal and state laws and regulations.
  9. Assure that students, employees, and the general public eligible for accommodations are provided equal access to all college instruction and programs in accordance with System policies, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, its Amending Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, the Fair Housing Act of 1988, and any other relevant federal or state laws or regulations.
  10. Serve as the primary point of contact regarding concerns and inquiries on ADA issues.
  11. Conduct intake interviews with employees with disabilities.
  12. Review disability documentation and develop individual employee accommodation plans.
  13. Plan, develop, and deliver comprehensive accommodations and services to meet the needs of employees and members of the general public with disabilities.
  14. Assist the Disability Services Coordinator with disability services testing for students with disabilities who receive testing accommodations.
  15. Maintain employee files for requests for ADA accommodations.
  16. Maintain a record of all received disability and accommodation requests, issues, and resolutions.
  17. Ensure education and training on the Americans with Disability Act as required by La. R.S. 46:2595(A)(2).
  18. Receive and investigate ADA complaints pursuant to System and University policies and maintain corresponding records.
  19. Develop and implement programming to educate the campus community regarding compliance under the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, its Amending Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, the Fair Housing Act of 1988, policies, best practices, and current federal and state laws and regulations.
  20. Perform other duties as assigned by System and University policies.
  21. Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

  • Ability to use internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to individuals with diverse special needs.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
  • Demonstrated effective recordkeeping skills.
  • Demonstrated effective organizational skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with a diverse student and faculty population.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, faculty, staff, outside groups, and the general public.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Operate in a highly confidential manner.

Work environment

 Office setting.

Travel between departments on campus.

Physical demands

Ability to sit/stand/walk at will; Ability to climb stairs; Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; Ability to use a keyboard; and Ability to lift or carry up to 10 pounds.

Required education and experience

  • Master’s degree required.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in higher education.
  • Knowledge of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, its Amending Act of 2008, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, and the Louisiana Campus Accountability and Safety Act.

Preferred education and experience

  • Juris doctorate or other terminal degree preferred.

 

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Non-Discrimination Statement

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws, Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in Uniformed Services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws.

 

This commitment applies but is not limited to decisions made with respect to hiring and promotion, the administration of educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other College-administered programs. Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.

 

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

 

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