HUMAN RESOURCES ADA SPECIALIST

UAB Medicine; University (FL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a HUMAN RESOURCES ADA SPECIALIST to support individuals with disabilities under the ADA by reviewing accommodation requests and facilitating accommodations across UAB. This role bridges managers and employees to assess needs and supports inclusive employment opportunities.

Primary location is University with Hybrid Eligibility and day shift. Minimum education is a Bachelor's degree with 1 year of related experience; UAB emphasizes equal

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 and facilitate accommodations.
• Coordinate communication between managers and employees to assess needs and identify suitable accommodations.
• Collaborate with recruitment services to identify job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Coordinate outreach efforts and campus engagement with the AWARE program.

Skills

Excellent communication

Empathy & EI

Active listening

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Sound judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, HR or related field

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCES ADA SPECIALIST (T239292)

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.

(Annual Salary: $47,665 - $55,000)

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:

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
• Strong Listening Skills
• 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