Employee Accommodations Manager.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and independently manage employee accommodation requests, including complex and sensitive cases, ensuring consistent and legally compliant decision-making.

• Direct the interactive accommodation process, collaborating with employees, managers, HR partners, and legal teams to identify reasonable and effective workplace solutions.

• Review and interpret medical documentation, assess functional limitations, and determine the feasibility of proposed accommodations, including approvals, denials, or alternative arrangements.

• Ensure accommodation decisions comply with applicable disability legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), Section 504, and other relevant employment regulations.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve accommodation policies, procedures, templates, and documentation standards.

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert and advisor to leadership and HR teams on employee accommodations, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and accessibility strategies.

• Provide training, guidance, and practical resources to supervisors, managers, and departments on their legal responsibilities and best practices for workplace accommodations.

• Promote a consistent, equitable, and inclusive approach to accommodation management across the organization.

• Maintain accurate and confidential case records while ensuring ethical handling of sensitive employee and medical information.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Social Sciences, Disability Studies, Special Education, or a related discipline.

• At least 3–5 years of professional experience managing employee accommodations, disability services, or similar workplace accessibility programs.

• Strong knowledge of disability-related employment legislation, particularly ADA, ADAAA, Section 504, and applicable accommodation requirements.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex accommodation cases, conducting interactive processes, and assessing medical documentation and functional limitations.

• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and documentation frameworks that support regulatory compliance and consistent decision-making.

• Experience providing consultative guidance to senior leadership, HR professionals, managers, and other internal stakeholders.

• Strong case management, analytical, problem-solving, and independent decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and training facilitation abilities, with the confidence to navigate sensitive situations and influence stakeholders constructively.

• High levels of discretion, confidentiality, ethical judgment, and attention to detail when handling sensitive employee information.

• An equity-focused mindset and a genuine commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and fair workplace practices.

• Familiarity with HR information systems (HRIS) and employee accommodation management platforms.

• Experience in regulated environments or higher education institutions is an advantage.

• Knowledge of assistive technology coordination and relevant HR or ADA certifications is considered a plus, although no certification is required.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary: USD $73,000–$83,000.

• Fully remote opportunity: Work remotely with flexibility in your working environment.

• Generous paid time off: 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 16 paid holidays annually.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical, vision, dental, and prescription insurance options for individuals and families.

• Insurance protection: Access to term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options to manage eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Retirement planning: Access to retirement programs, including optional retirement plans and pension system participation.

• Supplemental retirement options: Access to 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and Roth retirement savings plans.

• Tuition benefits: Tuition remission for eligible employees, with additional undergraduate tuition benefits for spouses and dependent children after two years of service.

• Professional development: Opportunities for career growth, continued learning, and advancement within an established educational environment.

• Inclusive workplace culture: Join a people-focused organization committed to accessibility, equal opportunity, and employee well-being.