SUBR | Assistant Coordinator - Office for Compliance

SUBR | Assistant Coordinator - Office for Compliance | Position Type: Full-Time Unclassified
Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 | Application Deadline: July 3, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is designated as a fully in-person position. The Assistant Coordinator is required to report to work on-site during normal University business hours to support the operational, investigative, administrative, compliance, and student service functions of the Office for Compliance.

The Assistant Coordinator supports the Office for Compliance by assisting with investigations, ADA and disability services coordination, compliance education and training, and administrative operations for Southern University and A&M College and the Southern University System Office. The Assistant Coordinator conducts investigations related to power-based violence and assists with the implementation of programs designed to educate students and employees regarding their rights and responsibilities under applicable federal and state laws and System policies. The position also supports the ADA Coordinator and Disability Services Coordinator in ensuring equal access to University programs, services, and activities. The Assistant Coordinator must be sensitive to and understand the different academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds of students, faculty, and staff while establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with constituents and colleagues. The Assistant Coordinator works under the direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Compliance and reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Compliance. Regular in-person attendance is an essential function of this position due to the need for direct interaction with students, employees, and members of the public; coordination of accommodations and testing services; participation in meetings and trainings; management of confidential records; and the performance of investigative and operational responsibilities that require physical presence on campus. The Assistant Coordinator must be available to attend on-campus meetings, trainings, hearings, testing activities, outreach events, and other University-related functions as assigned by the Associate Vice Chancellor for Compliance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Investigations and Compliance Support:

• Conduct prompt, thorough, impartial, and equitable investigations of reports of power-based violence consistent with applicable laws and System and University policies and procedures.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and comprehensive investigative and case management records. o Maintain confidential investigative and accommodation files.
• Assist with the implementation and coordination of compliance-related educational programs and initiatives regarding: Title IX | ADA/Section 504 | Pregnant Workers Fairness Act | Louisiana Campus Accountability and Safety Act | Other applicable federal and state laws and regulations
• Assist with educational outreach and training for students, employees, and athletics personnel regarding reporting obligations, support services, grievance procedures, confidential resources, and institutional policies.

ADA and Disability Services Support:

• Assist the ADA Coordinator and Disability Services Coordinator in ensuring students, employees, and members of the public eligible for accommodations receive equal access to University programs, services, activities, and facilities.
• Serve as a secondary point of contact regarding ADA-related concerns and inquiries.
• Assist with implementing processes and requirements outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Policy | Disability Services Policy
• Assist with accommodation case management and documentation.
• Coordinate and manage disability services testing accommodations for students with disabilities under the direction of the Disability Services Coordinator and Associate Vice Chancellor for Compliance.

Administrative and Operational Support:

• Work cooperatively as a member of the Office for Compliance staff.
• Provide operational and clerical support to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Compliance and the Office for Compliance.
• Answer and direct telephone calls and email communications promptly and professionally.
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and related calendar functions.
• Prepare and edit letters, memoranda, reports, presentations, agendas, and related documents.
• Coordinate meetings, including preparation of materials, meeting logistics, and distribution of information.
• Maintain office inventory and coordinate ordering of office supplies and equipment.
• Process purchase orders and assist with office administrative functions.
• Enter and maintain data in spreadsheets and databases.
• Assist with project coordination and tracking of deadlines and assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice Chancellor for Compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree
• Minimum of one year of experience in higher education

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants must complete a Southern University employment Application.

• External applicants can apply here.
• Current Southern University employees should apply here.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE:

• A cover letter detailing experience and alignment with the role.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume highlighting expertise and accomplishments.
• Three (3) professional letters of recommendation.

Point of Contact:

Attorney Jeremiah Sams

Office for Compliance | Southern University System

jeremiah.sams@sus.edu 

A criminal background check and reference verification are required.

EEO/ADA Statement: The Southern University System complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles 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 and A&M College 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 federal and state laws. This commitment applies to but is not limited to decisions concerning 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.