HUMAN RESOURCES ADA SPECIALIST

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a HUMAN RESOURCES ADA SPECIALIST to support individuals with disabilities by reviewing accommodation requests and facilitating accommodations throughout UAB. The role facilitates communication between managers and employees to assess needs and identify suitable accommodations for essential duties.

It collaborates with recruitment services to identify opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Resources or a related field and one year of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Review accommodation requests and documentation to facilitate accommodations.
• Facilitate accommodations and coordinate with managers and employees to assess needs.
• Collaborate with recruitment services (campus and hospital) to identify opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Coordinate outreach with the AWARE program and other university departments.

Skills

Empathy

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Judgment & Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

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