Staff Professional Trainee - Human Resources ( HR ), Accommodations

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Staff Professional Trainee for the Department of Human Resources, Accommodations team. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with departments across campus and evaluate accommodation requests. The Staff Professional Trainee position reports to the Accommodations Coordinator. This position is responsible for receiving, researching, and evaluating, requests for employee accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), Fair Housing Act, and Title VII. Duties include, but are not limited to: Reviews requests for accommodations under the ADA, PWFA, Fair Housing Act, and Title VII religious’ accommodation Responsible for engaging employees, medical professionals, supervisors, and HR Business Partners to assist employees with disabilities who require workplace accommodations Determines whether requests qualify under law; determines reasonableness of request, and makes recommendations for approval; author accommodation recommendations Provide communication and training to employees and supervisors Provide guidance to campus regarding issues relating to accommodations Ensure compliance with federal and state laws

Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field; OR Two (2) years of journey level technical or paraprofessional experience in the field in which the applicant is to be trained.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with experience in Human resources, compliance, accommodation, or disability services are encouraged to apply.
Candidates with experience working in higher education are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Reviews requests for accommodations under the ADA, PWFA, Fair Housing Act, and Title VII religious’ accommodation
Responsible for engaging employees, medical professionals, supervisors, and HR Business Partners to assist employees with disabilities who require workplace accommodations
Determines whether requests qualify under law; determines reasonableness of request, and makes recommendations for approval; author accommodation recommendations
Provide communication and training to employees and supervisors
Provide guidance to campus regarding issues relating to accommodations
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws

Benefits

Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.
SEC Grant-in-aid for Classified Employees
The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.
Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program