Disability Compliance & Accommodations Specialist

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University—New Brunswick is seeking a Disability Specialist for the Office of Employment Equity, reporting to the Assistant Director, Accommodations. The role focuses on accessibility, ADA/LAD compliance for university employees, and collaboration across departments to support accommodations.

The successful candidate will advise on requests, maintain central records, train supervisors, and ensure consistent application of policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of administrative experience in higher education preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the university ADA/LAD compliance program and records.
• Consults with employees, departments, and others to coordinate accommodations.
• Trains supervisors on ADA/LAD requirements and related processes.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years admin experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Oracle PeopleSoft

Job description

Rutgers University—New Brunswick is seeking a Disability Specialist for the Office of Employment Equity, reporting to the Assistant Director, Accommodations. The role focuses on accessibility, ADA/LAD compliance for university employees, and collaboration across departments to support accommodations.

The successful candidate will advise on requests, maintain central records, train supervisors, and ensure consistent application of policies.