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

CSU Careers•Long Beach, CA

3d•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 serves as Faculty Affairs’ lead administrator, subject matter expert, and primary point of contact for workplace accommodations, disability management, and return-to-work programs. It also provides strategic administration of academic employee leave programs, advises Academic Affairs leadership on complex employee relations matters, and contributes to training, policy development, reporting, and program improvement. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of progressively responsible experience in disability management, accommodations, leaves, employee relations, return-to-work programs, or related human resources functions. The role is based at California State University, Long Beach. Employees must reside in California upon their hire date. The position involves sedentary work, mainly sitting, with minimal walking and standing and lifting limited to lightweight objects of 10 pounds or less.

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 and regulations.
Experience with HR enterprise systems such as PeopleSoft.
Ability to read and interpret collective bargaining agreements to ensure compliance and resolve or appropriately escalate issues.
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.
Ability to follow university policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those related to safety, civility, information practices, and nondiscrimination.
Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for students and support the university's vision of excellence.

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.
Develop legally compliant, employee-centered solutions supporting academic employee success, workplace inclusion, and operational effectiveness.
Follow university policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those concerning safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination.

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.
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.