Compliance Specialist

Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on the day before the listed closing date.

Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Staff Range N07

Salary Minimum

$79,439.00 Annually

FLSA

• United States of America (Exempt)
• Work Location

• •All positions are considered on-site roles.
• •After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.
• •Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

Position Type

Staff

Make an Impact at Dallas College

Dallas College is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Compliance Specialist to help ensure an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning environment for all students. In this role, you will serve as a key resource for disability compliance, accessibility services, and age discrimination complaint processes, helping students and employees navigate complex situations with professionalism, empathy, and integrity.

As a trusted partner across the college, you will collaborate with stakeholders throughout the organization to promote compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable regulations. Your work will directly support Dallas College's mission of transforming lives and strengthening communities through education.

What You'll Do

• •Serve as a primary resource for escalated student accommodation concerns and disability-related compliance matters.
• •Partner with Accessibility Services to support equitable access and ensure compliance with ADA and Section 504 requirements.
• •Build strong working relationships with teams across the college, including Accessibility Services, Human Resources, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and Academic Compliance.
• •Review policies, procedures, and practices related to student accommodations and recommend enhancements to align with legal requirements and best practices.
• •Develop and manage the intake process for age discrimination claims and collaborate with Human Resources on case resolution and process improvements.
• •Deliver training and educational programs that promote awareness of disability inclusion, accessibility, and compliance requirements.
• •Analyze accommodation and complaint data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and enhance the student and employee experience.
• •Conduct quarterly and annual reviews of escalated complaints and provide recommendations to strengthen programs and services.
• •Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive student and employee information.
• •Support initiatives, committees, or student organizations that promote accessibility, disability awareness, and inclusive practices across the college.

What You'll Bring

• •Knowledge of ADA, Section 504, accessibility practices, and compliance principles within education, human resources, or related environments.
• •Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• •Ability to interpret regulations, policies, and procedures and apply them to complex situations.
• •Experience analyzing data and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• •Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to train and educate diverse audiences.
• •Commitment to fostering equity, inclusion, and student success.

Position / Job Summary

The Compliance Specialist applies current regulations and best practices in the resolution of escalated compliance complaints and coordinated services for students with disabilities and accessibility needs, as defined under the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the l973 Rehabilitation Act for Dallas College. The Compliance Specialist serves as the primary liaison with Accessibility Services, the primary intake of Age Discrimination in Employment Act claims, state and federal regulations and as a resource to Dallas College campuses. This role plays a vital part in advancing the college’s commitment to transforming lives and communities through higher education by maintaining equity and compliance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• •Facilitates resolution between the institution and students with escalated Accessibility Services accommodation issues and ADA and Section 504 compliance programs.
• •Establishes and maintains collegial and programmatic relationships with Accessibility Services, Student Rights and Responsibilities, Academic Compliance and Human Resources.
• •Reviews and make recommendations, as required, on published policies, procedures and protocols on student accommodation, ensuring policies are consistent with legal mandates related to disability in higher education settings.
• •Provides training, professional development, and serves as a resource to all campus constituencies regarding sensitivity to disabilities and emerging trends in accommodation rights and services.
• •Develop, implement and maintain intake process of age discrimination claims and collaborate with Human Resources to identify process improvement and resolution opportunities.
• •Collects, analyzes, and uses data on accommodation requests and best practices to inform and improve services to support student success.
• •Collaborates with Accessibility Services to review and analyze data, identify trends, and recommend modifications to practices and protocols that improve student-centered practice.
• •Conducts quarterly and end-of-year evaluation of escalated complaints to assess the areas of concern and provide improvement recommendations.
• •Assures the highest level of confidentiality for all service providers, which reflects the privacy rights of all students registered with Accessibility Services and employees.
• •May serve as advisor to student organizations which promote institution-wide understanding of disability issues.

• •Required Dallas College Professional Development Hours per Academic Year.
• •All employees are required to complete a minimum of 19 hours.
• •People leaders are required an additional 16 hours of leadership development.

Perform other duties not listed as assigned.

The following duties are required for People Leader roles specifically:

• •Exercises full discretion and decision-making authority in the recruitment, selection, hiring, mentoring, coaching, development & termination of staff, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, budgetary constraints, and workforce planning strategies.
• •Drive high performance by administering the performance management process timely, setting clear expectations, conducting performance evaluations, and implementing initiatives that enhance employee engagement, motivation, and retention.

Minimum and Preferred – Education, Experience, and/or Certifications

Required Qualifications for Role (necessary or mandatory)

• •Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Human Resources, Social Work or related field
• •Four (4) years of professional and supervisory experience in Education, Higher Education, Human Resources, Compliance or Vocational Rehabilitation
• •School/Education Transcripts

Other Preferred Qualifications for Role (not mandatory, but advantageous)

• •Master’s Degree or higher in Education, Public Administration, Human Resources, Social Work or related field
• •Six (6) years of professional and supervisory experience in Education, Higher Education, Human Resources, Compliance or Vocational Rehabilitation
• •Special Education, Human Resources
• •School/Education Transcripts
• •Bilingual or multilingual preferred

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Qualifications for Role (necessary or mandatory)

American with Disability Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Age Discrimination in Employmen