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Cleveland State University

Leave Administrator

🇺🇸 Cleveland, OH

🕑 Part-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ November 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Cleveland State University is hiring a Leave Administrator. The role involves administering employee leave programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and university policies such as FMLA, ADA, and Paid Parental Leave, while guiding and supporting employees and supervisors throughout the leave process. The Leave Administrator also collaborates across departments to maintain a fair and compliant leave management system.

Highlights
  • Administers university employee leave programs ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Provides guidance and support on leave policies including FMLA, ADA, and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Collaborates across HR, colleges, and departments to manage leave processes effectively.
  • Requires knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws including HIPAA.
  • Must be proficient with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and leave management software.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
  • Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Preferred experience in higher education or public sector HR and managing complex leave cases.
  • Position is part-time, typically 24 hours per week, with a schedule of approximately three days a week from 8:00 to 5:00.
  • Reports to the Department of Human Resources at Cleveland State University.

Leave Administrator Full Description

Leave Administrator
 Posting Details 
Business Title  | Leave Administrator
Posting Category  | Administrative Support/Clerical
Salary Grade  | 06
Salary Plan  | Professional Non Bargaining
Hiring Range /Pay Rate  |
Department  |  Department of Human Resources
Department Description  |
Position Location  | Main Campus
FTE  | .50
Job Summary  | Administers employee leave programs and processes at Cleveland State University (CSU). Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and CSU’s leave policies, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), and other related laws, while providing guidance and support to employees and supervisors throughout the leave process. Plays a key role in supporting CSU’s mission by fostering fair, compliant, and supportive leave management experience for all faculty and staff. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or a related field. Experience in leave administration, HR operations, or benefits administration. Related work experience may be substituted for education requirement. One (1) year of related work experience can be substituted for one (1) year of education. For example, a candidate with a high school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent and four (4) years of related work experience can be eligible to apply.

Preferred Qualifications  | Experience in higher education or public sector HR. Experience managing complex leave cases and accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)  | Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and related federal and multi state employment laws. Manages multiple priorities and changing regulations effectively. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills. Uses data and judgment to assess leave eligibility and compliance. Clearly and effectively conveys information to all audiences. Works cooperatively across HR functions, colleges, and departments. Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion. Ability to provide empathy and professionalism when assisting employees. Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and leave management systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Requisition Number  | PT0703732S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting  |

Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Applicant Instructions  | Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week  | 24
Work Schedule  | Typically 8:00-5:00, for 3 days a week.
Advertising Copy  |
Full Time/Part Time  | Part Time
Posted Date  | 11/20/2025
Close Date/Application Deadline  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Review Begins  | 11/27/2025
Tentative Start Date  | 
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or a related field OR do you have related work experience that may be substituted for education requirement? One (1) year of related work experience can be substituted for one (1) year of education. For example, a candidate with a high school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent and four (4) years of related work experience can be eligible to apply. 
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have experience in leave administration, HR operations, or benefits administration? 
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? 
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication 
    • Personal Referral
    • CSU Website
    • Other
  4.  If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  5. * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation. 
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation? 
    • Yes
    • No
Application Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application