HUMAN RESOURCES ADA SPECIALIST

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Human Resources ADA Specialist to provide support for individuals with disabilities under the ADA by reviewing accommodation requests and coordinating accommodations across campus and hospital settings. The role facilitates communication between managers and employees to assess needs and identify appropriate accommodations.

You will collaborate with recruitment services and campus departments to coordinate outreach through the AWARE program,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Resources or related field and one year of related experience required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Preferred skills: empathy and emotional intelligence; critical thinking and problem solving; attention to detail; sound judgment and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Review accommodation requests and supporting documentation.
• Facilitate accommodations and communicate between managers and employees to assess and review needs.
• Collaborate with recruitment services to identify job opportunities that support individuals with disabilities.
• Coordinate outreach efforts and engagement with the AWARE program across campus and hospital settings.

Skills

Empathy

Emotional Intelligence

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Sound Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Resources or related field

Job description

Job Description - HUMAN RESOURCES ADA SPECIALIST (T239292)

HUMAN RESOURCES ADA SPECIALIST - ( T239292 )

Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a HUMAN RESOURCES ADA SPECIALIST to provide support for individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by assisting with the review of accommodation requests, documentation and by facilitating accommodations throughout UAB. To facilitate communication between managers and employees to assess and review needs, and to identify appropriate accommodations to support employees in the performance of the essential duties of their position. To work with recruitment services (campus and hospital) to identify job opportunities that effectively support individuals with disabilities. To collaborate with University departments to coordinate outreach efforts and ensure campus engagement with the AWARE program.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Resources or a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred skills:

• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Sound Judgment and Integrity

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Human Resources

Organization

114201000 Employee Relations

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Hybrid Eligible