Manager, ADA, Leave, and Workplace Accommodations for Academic Employees

California State University, Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

5d•$6,907 - $9,583•Onsite

About The Position

This regular, at-will Administrator I position serves as the subject matter expert on disability management, ADA, FEHA, FMLA, CFRA, workplace accommodations, return-to-work programs, and related employment compliance matters for Academic Employees. Reporting to the Director of Academic Employee and Labor Relations, the Manager provides strategic oversight and leadership for complex accommodation, disability, and leave matters affecting faculty, academic management, and Unit 11 student employees. The role partners with leaders to develop legally compliant, employee-centered solutions that support academic employee success, workplace inclusion, and operational effectiveness. The position leads and administers workplace accommodation, disability management, return-to-work, and academic employee leave programs. It also consults with Academic Affairs leadership on complex employee relations matters and contributes to training, policy development, reporting, and program improvement. The hiring range is $6,907–$9,583 per month, with placement based on education, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and departmental resources. The position is based at California State University, Long Beach. Employees must reside in California upon their date of hire. The role is sedentary, involving mainly sitting, minimal walking and standing, and lifting lightweight objects of 10 pounds or less. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check, and the position is subject to mandated reporter requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial Relations, Law, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Five years of progressively responsible experience administering disability management, ADA accommodations, employee leaves, employee relations, return-to-work programs, or related human resources functions.
Demonstrated expertise in ADA, FEHA, FMLA, CFRA, PWFA, disability management, and workplace accommodation processes.
Experience managing complex and sensitive employee cases requiring independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to interpret and apply employment laws, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining provisions.
Thorough knowledge of general human resources practices, campus policies, and leave-related laws, including FMLA and CFRA, as well as ADA workplace accommodations.
Experience with HR enterprise systems such as PeopleSoft.
Ability to read and interpret collective bargaining agreements to ensure compliance and resolve or escalate issues appropriately.
Strong organizational, project management, problem-solving, consultation, communication, and relationship-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and respond promptly to requests for guidance.
Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to produce clear training materials, guides, and employee or manager communications.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community and follow university policies and procedures, including those concerning safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination.
Must reside in California upon date of hire.
Satisfactory completion of a background check is required.
Must comply with mandated reporter requirements under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and CSU Executive Order 1083.

Responsibilities

Serve as Faculty Affairs lead administrator, subject matter expert, and primary point of contact for workplace accommodations, disability management, and return-to-work programs for faculty, Unit 11 employees, and Academic Administrators.
Provide strategic oversight and administer academic employee leave programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, collective bargaining agreements, CSU policies, and university procedures.
Consult with and support Academic Affairs leadership on employee relations matters involving accommodations, disability management, leaves of absence, performance management, workplace conduct, and labor relations concerns.
Contribute to training, policy development, reporting, and program improvement.

Benefits

Up to 24 vacation days per year, depending on employee group and/or length of service.
14 paid holidays.
12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement plan and voluntary 403(b), 401(k), and 457 savings options.
Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
Wellness programs.
Professional development opportunities.
Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.