Disability Management Leader: Strategy & Compliance

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco seeks a Disability Manager to lead key disability management programs including accommodations, case management, return-to-work, reassignment, workers' compensation coordination, and complex leave consultation. The role advises on disability and leave issues while ensuring legal compliance and alignment with UCSF's strategic objectives.

The role requires 7–10 years in disability management within a large organization, deep ADA/leave-law knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Rehabilitation Counseling, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven to ten years of disability management, accommodations, leave administration, HR, or related experience in a large organization.
• Experience managing staff handling interactive process and accommodations.
• Extensive knowledge of ADA and related laws.
• Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rules and California privacy laws.
• Ability to develop and administer compliant policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with employees, managers, legal counsel, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of disability management programs.
• Set short-term goals and contribute to long-term strategic planning.
• Use metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and inform budgeting and staffing.
• Provide expert guidance on accommodations, return-to-work, and leave matters.
• Serve as SME on federal/state leave laws and disability benefits.
• Collaborate with workers' comp, health and safety, legal, and external partners to mitigate risk.
• Develop and maintain policies to ensure compliance with disability, accessibility, and leave requirements.
• Oversee initiatives to improve accessibility and standardize accommodation processes.
• Manage and develop staff responsible for disability management and accommodation services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

ADA knowledge

Leave laws knowledge

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

University of California, San Francisco seeks a Disability Manager to lead key disability management programs including accommodations, case management, return-to-work, reassignment, workers' compensation coordination, and complex leave consultation. The role advises on disability and leave issues while ensuring legal compliance and alignment with UCSF's strategic objectives.

The role requires 7–10 years in disability management within a large organization, deep ADA/leave-law knowledge, and