Florida Institute of Technology
Leave and Accommodations Administrator
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida, United States, 32935
The Leave and Accommodations Administrator, reporting directly to the VP of Human Resources is responsible for managing the university's employee leave of absence programs. These programs include medical leaves, family leave, disability leave, and coordinating reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and university policies. The Leave and Accommodations Administrator is responsible for providing guidance to employees and managers throughout the leave process, interacting with various levels of personnel throughout the university, and providing exemplary customer service to internal and external customers.
Responsibilities Include:
Interprets and administers leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.) Administers all aspects of leave programs. Provides extensive case management and coordinates administrative aspects of the cases and claims. Manages all administrative aspects of leave to include tracking hours used/taken, analyze, investigate, and reconcile leave and pay discrepancies, working closely with Payroll to ensure that pay for employees is accurate and correct. Manages STD/LTD programs and vendor relationships. Ensures that STD claims are coordinated with FMLA or other types of leaves of absence. Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work, and relaying communication between employees and their managers during leave within reason. Train and educate the campus community on applicable leave and accommodation practices and procedures. Drafts and/or recommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests. Chair of the UDC Accommodation & Accessibility Subcommittee. Other duties as assigned. This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority. Requirements Include:
Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field. Analytical and critical thinking Knowledge of legal policies Excellent interpersonal skills MS Office Suite Workday
Equal Opportunity
Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Office of Title IX at John E. Miller Office Building (401QAD), 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, TitleIXCoordinator@fit.edu, or 321-674-8885, or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.
Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information and impose certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.
Florida Tech's 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
The numbers provided include crime statistics reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.
The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures, descriptions of prevention and awareness programs, related university procedures and important guidance, and other essential safety information.
You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place during normal business hours or by accessing the following website: 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).
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Responsibilities Include:
Interprets and administers leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.) Administers all aspects of leave programs. Provides extensive case management and coordinates administrative aspects of the cases and claims. Manages all administrative aspects of leave to include tracking hours used/taken, analyze, investigate, and reconcile leave and pay discrepancies, working closely with Payroll to ensure that pay for employees is accurate and correct. Manages STD/LTD programs and vendor relationships. Ensures that STD claims are coordinated with FMLA or other types of leaves of absence. Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work, and relaying communication between employees and their managers during leave within reason. Train and educate the campus community on applicable leave and accommodation practices and procedures. Drafts and/or recommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests. Chair of the UDC Accommodation & Accessibility Subcommittee. Other duties as assigned. This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority. Requirements Include:
Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field. Analytical and critical thinking Knowledge of legal policies Excellent interpersonal skills MS Office Suite Workday
Equal Opportunity
Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Office of Title IX at John E. Miller Office Building (401QAD), 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, TitleIXCoordinator@fit.edu, or 321-674-8885, or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.
Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information and impose certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.
Florida Tech's 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
The numbers provided include crime statistics reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.
The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures, descriptions of prevention and awareness programs, related university procedures and important guidance, and other essential safety information.
You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place during normal business hours or by accessing the following website: 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).
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