University of Southern California · 4 hours ago
Disability Accommodation Specialist
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Southern California is seeking a Disability Accommodation Specialist to join its Office of Institutional Accessibility and ADA Compliance. This role is essential in ensuring faculty and staff with disabilities receive appropriate workplace accommodations while maintaining regulatory compliance.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Conduct individualized assessments for faculty and staff requesting disability or medical accommodations through an interactive process, reviewing job functions, consulting with employees, analyzing medical documentation, and evaluating accommodation options for reasonableness
Partner with department leadership to determine feasibility, identify alternatives, implement approved accommodations, monitor effectiveness, and make final accommodation determinations
Partner with HR colleagues within schools that manage their own HR needs to consult and advise on accommodation decisions
Assess non-statutory Medical Leave requests and return-to-work accommodations in partnership with stakeholders while maintaining current knowledge of federal, state, and Workers' Compensation laws
Provide direct support on complex work-related accommodations through coordination with relevant university departments
Maintain complete, accurate records of interactive processes, track and report accommodation data, prepare case summaries upon request for senior leadership, and respond to requests from general counsel to support risk management activities
Safeguard personally identifiable and protected health information per all applicable privacy laws and university policies
Partner with university stakeholders on complex accommodation matters, advise academic leadership on faculty accommodations and policy intersections, and deliver customized training to client groups
Assess medical separation cases, provide recommendations to leadership, and coordinate fitness-for-duty evaluations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (combined experience/education may substitute for minimum education)
5 years in leave administration, claims management, or ADA accommodations
Expertise in federal and state Disability Laws and Regulations (e.g., ADA, FEHA) and federal and state Medical Leave Laws and Regulations (e.g., FMLA, CFRA, PDL. Act)
Familiarity with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations and disability laws applicable to the position
Experience in disability management, return-to-work administration, accommodations, and the interactive process
Excellent written and oral communication skills and attention to detail, able to exercise discretion with confidential information
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholder managers at various levels, from entry level manager to dean
Familiarity with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations and healthcare laws applicable to individual positions (e.g., HIPAA)
Ability to discern appropriate application of broad range of laws (e.g., ADA, FEHA, CFRA, WC)
Team-oriented self-starter with excellent relationship-building skills, able to work independently and proactively and provide support and guidance as needed on projects
Ability to assist in developing and modifying guidelines, procedures, policies, and documentation within the department and university
Ability to quickly gain familiarity with university policies and procedures and apply consistently and fairly
Demonstrated emotional intelligence and exceptional professional judgment
Demonstrated fairness, impartiality, and integrity in decision-making in ambiguous situations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills, able to think strategically and creatively
Experience in disability management, return-to-work administration, reasonable accommodations, and the interactive process
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex issues around various business and accommodations-related issues
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
7 years in leave administration, claims management, or ADA accommodations
Certified Leave of Absence Specialist, ADA Coordinator certification and/or similar certifications
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification credential, or other comparable certification
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
H
Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
Recent News
Sports Business Journal
2025-12-30
Indian Express
2025-12-21
Company data provided by crunchbase