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University of Southern California

Disability Accommodation Coordinator

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Disability Accommodation Coordinator

Human Resources

Los Angeles, California

Who We AreThe

University of Southern California (USC)

is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles - a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the city's largest private employer, responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic schools and units. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work.The OfficeThe

Office of the ADA/504 Coordinator

is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and oversight of all matters related to access and accommodation for individuals with disabilities, in collaboration with schools, divisions, governmental agencies and advocacy groups supporting students, faculty, staff and visitors. This includes developing and implementing policies and procedures for ensuring campus facilities are open to the entire Trojan Family. USC is committed to the full accessibility of our campus, programs and activities to individuals with disabilities and will make a good faith effort to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified visitors, prospective students, enrolled students, employment applicants, and employees with a disability.The PositionThe

Disability Accommodation Coordinator

will help ensure equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities by working with employees, managers, and a diverse group of HR professionals to implement and manage reasonable accommodations for employees. The coordinator will manage the interactive dialogue process with employees to determine appropriate reasonable accommodations that enable employees to perform their essential job functions and promote safe and timely return to work for employees with disabilities on medical leave.Key Accountabilities Include:Helps ensure equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities by working throughout the institution to implement and manage reasonable accommodations.Requests, receives and reviews medical information for temporary and permanent disability-related accommodations.Maintains regular contact with managers, treatment providers, and employees regarding progress and status of accommodations.Manages interactive dialogue process with employees with disabilities to determine appropriate reasonable accommodations.Facilitates return-to-work efforts through an interactive dialogue process.Works collaboratively with managers to understand the diversity of business needs and employment opportunities throughout the University.Acts as a subject matter expert and resource to supervisors, colleagues, union, or physicians regarding accommodation/work restriction issues.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.Preferred QualificationsMaster's DegreeCertified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) CertifiedBilingual English / SpanishPlease submit a cover letter and resume as part of your application.The annual base salary range for this position is $66,612.46 - $82,500.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate a strong commitment to

USC's Unifying Core Values : integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMinimum Education:

Bachelor's degreeMinimum Experience:

3 yearsMinimum Field of Expertise:

Knowledge of ADA/504 and related state laws. Able to work collaboratively with campus partners, professionally and compassionately with employees, and with the highest levels of discretion. Able to manage details.REQ20151749

Posted Date: 07/15/2024

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