University of Southern California
Disability Accommodation Specialist
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
The
Office of Institutional Accessibility and ADA Compliance
is seeking a
Disability Accommodation Specialist
to join its Interactive Process Center of Expertise. This role is critical to ensure faculty and staff with disabilities receive appropriate workplace accommodations while maintaining full regulatory compliance. This role handles complex accommodation challenges, develops strategic solutions that meet both employee needs and legal requirements, and strengthens the university’s position as a leader in accessibility compliance.
About The Role The
Disability Accommodation Specialist
ensures equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities by managing the interactive accommodation process and providing expert guidance on state and federal disability laws. This role conducts individualized assessments of accommodation requests, reviews medical documentation, and collaborates with employees, managers, and senior leadership to implement reasonable accommodations that enable employees with disabilities to perform in their roles and supports return‑to‑work with employees on leave. The specialist serves as a consultative resource on complex compliance matters involving multiple offices and intersecting laws, while championing the university's commitment to accessibility and maintaining ongoing communication throughout the accommodation process.
Key Responsibilities Accommodation Assessment & Implementation
Conduct individualized assessments for faculty and staff requesting disability or medical accommodations through an interactive process, reviewing job functions, consulting with employees, analyzing medical documentation, and evaluating accommodation options for reasonableness
Partner with department leadership to determine feasibility, identify alternatives, implement approved accommodations, monitor effectiveness, and make final accommodation determinations
Partner with HR colleagues within schools that manage their own HR needs to consult and advise on accommodation decisions
Medical Leave & Return‑to‑Work Support
Assess non‑statutory Medical Leave requests and return‑to‑work accommodations in partnership with stakeholders while maintaining current knowledge of federal, state, and Workers’ Compensation laws
Provide direct support on complex work‑related accommodations through coordination with relevant university departments
Documentation & Legal Compliance
Maintain complete, accurate records of interactive processes, track and report accommodation data, prepare case summaries upon request for senior leadership, and respond to requests from general counsel to support risk management activities
Safeguard personally identifiable and protected health information per all applicable privacy laws and university policies
Collaboration & Advisory Services
Partner with university stakeholders on complex accommodation matters, advise academic leadership on faculty accommodations and policy intersections, and deliver customized training to client groups
Assess medical separation cases, provide recommendations to leadership, and coordinate fitness‑for‑duty evaluations
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (combined experience/education may substitute for minimum education)
5 years in leave administration, claims management, or ADA accommodations
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field
7 years in leave administration, claims management, or ADA accommodations
Certified Leave of Absence Specialist, ADA Coordinator certification and/or similar certifications
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM‑CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM‑SCP) certification credential, or other comparable certification
The annual base salary for this position is $89,500.00. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.
The position is a
hybrid work arrangement , with employees expected to be on‑site 3 days per week.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Administrative
Industries Higher Education and Human Resources Services
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Office of Institutional Accessibility and ADA Compliance
is seeking a
Disability Accommodation Specialist
to join its Interactive Process Center of Expertise. This role is critical to ensure faculty and staff with disabilities receive appropriate workplace accommodations while maintaining full regulatory compliance. This role handles complex accommodation challenges, develops strategic solutions that meet both employee needs and legal requirements, and strengthens the university’s position as a leader in accessibility compliance.
About The Role The
Disability Accommodation Specialist
ensures equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities by managing the interactive accommodation process and providing expert guidance on state and federal disability laws. This role conducts individualized assessments of accommodation requests, reviews medical documentation, and collaborates with employees, managers, and senior leadership to implement reasonable accommodations that enable employees with disabilities to perform in their roles and supports return‑to‑work with employees on leave. The specialist serves as a consultative resource on complex compliance matters involving multiple offices and intersecting laws, while championing the university's commitment to accessibility and maintaining ongoing communication throughout the accommodation process.
Key Responsibilities Accommodation Assessment & Implementation
Conduct individualized assessments for faculty and staff requesting disability or medical accommodations through an interactive process, reviewing job functions, consulting with employees, analyzing medical documentation, and evaluating accommodation options for reasonableness
Partner with department leadership to determine feasibility, identify alternatives, implement approved accommodations, monitor effectiveness, and make final accommodation determinations
Partner with HR colleagues within schools that manage their own HR needs to consult and advise on accommodation decisions
Medical Leave & Return‑to‑Work Support
Assess non‑statutory Medical Leave requests and return‑to‑work accommodations in partnership with stakeholders while maintaining current knowledge of federal, state, and Workers’ Compensation laws
Provide direct support on complex work‑related accommodations through coordination with relevant university departments
Documentation & Legal Compliance
Maintain complete, accurate records of interactive processes, track and report accommodation data, prepare case summaries upon request for senior leadership, and respond to requests from general counsel to support risk management activities
Safeguard personally identifiable and protected health information per all applicable privacy laws and university policies
Collaboration & Advisory Services
Partner with university stakeholders on complex accommodation matters, advise academic leadership on faculty accommodations and policy intersections, and deliver customized training to client groups
Assess medical separation cases, provide recommendations to leadership, and coordinate fitness‑for‑duty evaluations
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (combined experience/education may substitute for minimum education)
5 years in leave administration, claims management, or ADA accommodations
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field
7 years in leave administration, claims management, or ADA accommodations
Certified Leave of Absence Specialist, ADA Coordinator certification and/or similar certifications
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM‑CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM‑SCP) certification credential, or other comparable certification
The annual base salary for this position is $89,500.00. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.
The position is a
hybrid work arrangement , with employees expected to be on‑site 3 days per week.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Administrative
Industries Higher Education and Human Resources Services
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