Director of ADA/Section 504 Compliance
Wichita State University, a public institution in Wichita, Kansas, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its director of ADA/section 504 Compliance. This is an on-site leadership role.

Wichita State University is located in the heart of the Midwest and is the largest city in Kansas. Our beautiful 330-acre campus is situated on the crest of a hill with a view of downtown Wichita, 5 miles to the southwest. Beginning in 2012, a new mission and vision led to rapid expansion, with dozens of new buildings and renovation projects, new housing and campus life initiatives, and public-private partnerships with a growing list of businesses to support our firm commitment to applied learning, innovation, creativity, and research.

Reporting to the associate vice president & university Title IX coordinator, the director of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 compliance coordinates and monitors the university’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and other federal, state, and local laws pertaining to accommodation and accessibility. Plays an instrumental role in coordinating the university’s Self-Assessment and Transition plan incorporating comprehensive short and long-term strategic plans for ADA compliance and disabilities service functions and initiatives to enhance operations, programs, and services.

The salary is competitive with a comprehensive benefits package. Contact Laura Puckett-Boler for salary information.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will process a master’s degree in education administration, counseling, psychology, or related field and five (5) years of experience in leading disability services directly related to medical and psychological documentation and accommodation resolutions or related fields. Completion of an ADA Coordinator Certification Program (ACTCP) or equivalent is required.

Application and Nomination
Wichita State University has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin April 7, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://apptrkr.com/6060766

• Contact Laura Puckett-Boler at [email protected] for confidential inquiries.

• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email [email protected].

Visit the Wichita State University website at https://www.wichita.edu/

Wichita State University pursues its mission utilizing the human diversity of Wichita, the state's largest metropolitan community, and its many cultural, economic and social resources. The university faculty and professional staff are committed to the highest ideals of teaching, scholarship, and public service, as the university strives to be a comprehensive, metropolitan university of national stature.

WSU is also committed to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. It remains our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons consistent with employment qualifications and applicable laws regarding discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, or other protected status. WSU will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to such protected categories.

WSU recognizes that the effective application of a policy of merit employment involves more than just a policy statement and will, therefore, implement its Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in a positive and aggressive manner and will make known WSU's commitment to this effort and that equal opportunities are available within WSU on the basis of individual merit. WSU will solicit and encourage all persons to seek opportunities within WSU and to pursue advancement possibilities.