What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADA Accommodation Specialist position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
The ADA Accommodation Specialist reports to the Director for ADA/504 Compliance and Accessibility Services, in the Office for Equity and Accessibility. The ADA Accommodation Specialist processes Title I requests for reasonable employment accommodation under the ADA including Return to Work requests. The ADA Accommodation Specialist initiates and facilitates, as appropriate, the interactive process with employees and supervisors; reviews and maintains protected health information, provides information and updates with regards to the interactive process; provides case management for Title I cases; and provides detailed written summaries of interactions with employees, supervisors, and/or other personnel as appropriate. The ADA Accommodation Specialist responds to general requests for ADA related information regarding accommodations and campus accessibility from staff, faculty, and visitors as appropriate. The ADA Accommodation Specialist is responsible for providing consultation on the interactive process with supervisors, human resources and/or human resources designee and/or administration as appropriate. The ADA Accommodation Specialist assists with planning, coordination, and promotion, related to ADA events, activities, and outreach. The ADA Accommodation Specialist assists with commencement, ADA trainings, and other duties as assigned by the Director for ADA/504 Compliance and Accessibility Services.
Required Qualifications
Regular
Salary Information
Salary range up to $65,000 per year
Review Date
2/3/2025
Additional Information
This position will be prominently onsite during the training/onboarding period then may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of 3 days on site, 2 days remote.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Zach LaCroix at zlacroix@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
The ADA Accommodation Specialist reports to the Director for ADA/504 Compliance and Accessibility Services, in the Office for Equity and Accessibility. The ADA Accommodation Specialist processes Title I requests for reasonable employment accommodation under the ADA including Return to Work requests. The ADA Accommodation Specialist initiates and facilitates, as appropriate, the interactive process with employees and supervisors; reviews and maintains protected health information, provides information and updates with regards to the interactive process; provides case management for Title I cases; and provides detailed written summaries of interactions with employees, supervisors, and/or other personnel as appropriate. The ADA Accommodation Specialist responds to general requests for ADA related information regarding accommodations and campus accessibility from staff, faculty, and visitors as appropriate. The ADA Accommodation Specialist is responsible for providing consultation on the interactive process with supervisors, human resources and/or human resources designee and/or administration as appropriate. The ADA Accommodation Specialist assists with planning, coordination, and promotion, related to ADA events, activities, and outreach. The ADA Accommodation Specialist assists with commencement, ADA trainings, and other duties as assigned by the Director for ADA/504 Compliance and Accessibility Services.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in psychology, higher education, human resource management, or a related field; or Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience equating to advanced degree
- Strong in-depth knowledge of applicable federal and state laws related to reasonable accommodation in an employment setting
- Experience handling and maintaining confidential protected health information and sensitive information
- Ability to analyze, problem-solve, organize, manage multiple priorities, and follow up in a fast-paced environment
- Experience utilizing and maintaining ADA-related databases and/or Excel Spreadsheets
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret the ADAAA and other federal and state laws applicable to institutions of higher education
- Professional work experience with implementing/facilitating the interactive process as required by Title I of the ADA in a higher education workplace environment
- Experience providing consultation to employees and supervisors regarding the interactive process under Title I of the ADA
- Demonstrated general knowledge with regards to physical and programmatic access in a higher educational environment
- Experience with event planning, coordination, and outreach
Regular
Salary Information
Salary range up to $65,000 per year
Review Date
2/3/2025
Additional Information
This position will be prominently onsite during the training/onboarding period then may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of 3 days on site, 2 days remote.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Zach LaCroix at zlacroix@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Salary : $65,000
