About the position
The Job Accommodations Specialist at Tulane University plays a crucial role in supporting staff and faculty members with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This position involves conducting thorough disability eligibility analyses, providing referrals, and approving reasonable accommodations to ensure that individuals can access the necessary services to support their employment goals. The specialist will also be responsible for educating various campus constituencies about the available support for individuals with disabilities, thereby facilitating compliance with the ADA/ADAAA and related federal, state, and local regulations, as well as university policies. In this role, the specialist will engage in direct communication with individuals to assess their needs and make appropriate referrals to both internal and external resources. This includes delivering effective presentations to diverse audiences, which may range from small groups to larger gatherings. The specialist will utilize independent judgment to manage and share confidential information, ensuring that all interactions are handled with the utmost discretion and professionalism. The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as the specialist will need to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports that reflect the needs and accommodations of individuals with disabilities. Collaboration with a wide range of constituencies within the university community is essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with various disabilities. Overall, the Job Accommodations Specialist is a vital link in promoting an inclusive and supportive work environment at Tulane University.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to Tulane staff and faculty members with disabilities as defined by the ADA.
- Conduct disability eligibility analyses and approve reasonable accommodations.
- Connect individuals with accessible services to support their employment goals.
- Educate campus constituencies regarding support for individuals with disabilities.
- Facilitate compliance with the ADA/ADAAA and related regulations and university policies.
- Assess and interpret individual client needs and make appropriate referrals.
- Deliver effective presentations to large and small audiences.
- Maintain confidentiality while managing and imparting sensitive information.
- Collaborate with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a directly related field.
- 3+ years of Employee Relations, Accommodations, Leave of Absence, and/or Case Management experience in the disability/worker's compensation/FMLA counseling arena.
- Knowledge and understanding of ADA regulations, guidelines, and standards applicable to a workplace setting.
- Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA and related Federal and State privacy laws and regulations.
- Strong listening, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to assess and interpret individual client needs and make appropriate referrals.
- Ability to deliver effective presentations to diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
Nice-to-haves
- Computer operating and database management skills.
- Experience working in a higher education environment.
- Experience working in a legal services or Protection & Advocacy agency environment.
