ADA and Leave Coordinator Faculty and Staff

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ October 2nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring an ADA and Leave Coordinator Faculty and Staff. The role involves managing employee leave programs and reasonable accommodation requests in compliance with federal, state, and university policies, while providing guidance and support to managers, HR partners, and employees. The coordinator oversees case management from start to finish, maintains records, communicates leave rights, and collaborates with various university departments to ensure consistent practices.

Highlights

Manage the full lifecycle of leave requests including FMLA, ADA, and other types of leave for faculty and staff.
Serve as subject matter expert for reasonable accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act, administering the interactive process.
Provide guidance on complex leave and accommodation issues in coordination with HR Business Partners, Workers' Compensation, and labor relations staff.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of leave and accommodation cases, and coordinate with Payroll.
Administer the donated sick leave program ensuring compliance and transparency.
Communicate leave rights and responsibilities clearly to employees and deliver training for managers and HR representatives.
Participate in policy development and campus advisory committees related to leave and accommodation practices.
Required qualifications include substantial HR experience or relevant degree, knowledge of ADA, FMLA, PWFA, Workers' Compensation laws, strong communication skills, discretion, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred qualifications include 2-4 years experience in ADA or leave administration and relevant certifications such as ADA certification or SHRM/HRCI credentials.
The position reports to the Director of Employee and Labor Relations and interacts with departments including Human Resources Business Partners, Benefits, Payroll, Workers’ Compensation, Civil Rights, and Legal Counsel.