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University of California, Santa Barbara

Leave of Absence Specialist

University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190


Job Posting Details

Payroll Title:

Leave of Absence Specialist 3 Job Code:

008676 Job Open Date:

9/30/24 Application Review Begins:

10/15/24; open until filled Department Code (Name):

APER (Office of Academic Personnel) Percentage of Time:

100% Union Code (Name):

99 (Non-Represented) Employee Class (Appointment Type):

Staff (Career) FLSA Status:

Exempt Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program):

PSS Salary Grade:

Grade 21 Pay Rate/Range:

The budgeted salary range is $70,000 to $73,250/year. The full salary range is $69,500 to $123,500/year. Work Location:

Cheadle Hall 1311 Working Days and Hours:

M-F; 8am-5pm Benefits Eligibility:

Full Benefits Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement:

Hybrid

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter with your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

The Office of Academic Personnel facilitates recruitment, appointment, advancement, and development of diverse faculty and academic appointees.

Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Administers leave processes for academic employees, applies knowledge of legal leave entitlements, and participates in developing centralized leave services.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in related area or equivalent experience.

3+ years of administrative work experience.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to build relationships and collaborate across all levels.

Thorough knowledge of basic software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Suite).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with UCSB's Academic Personnel systems.

Knowledge of state and federal laws affecting UCSB employees.

1-3 years of customer service experience.

1+ years of experience in higher education.

1+ years of experience in leave of absence administration.

Special Conditions of Employment:

Satisfactory conviction history background check.

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

Counseling / Case Management (50%):

Manages cases following state and federal guidelines and UC policies.

Leave Program Administration (40%):

Responsible for initial administration of leave requests and collaboration with UCPath Service Center.

Compliance (5%):

Works toward compliance with leave of absence rules and requirements.

Miscellaneous (5%):

May work on special projects in support of the Leave Administration team.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

Compliance with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs is required.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources for accommodation requests.

Privacy Notification Statement:

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