Americans with Disabilities Act; ADA) Workplace Accommodation Specialist

Department:
Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Locations:
Binghamton, NY

Posted:
Sep 28, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Full-time

.: 15357

Position ID: 204953

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-it isabout having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge,and community-engaged research, teaching and service,exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first‑generation college‑goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

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Title:

Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

The ADA Workplace Accommodation Specialist reports to the Executive Director, Equity and Access, and Diversity Education, and works closely with the Director of Human Resources. The specialist is responsible for ensuring equitable access and support for employees with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other applicable federal and state laws. This role serves point of contact for employees seeking disability‑related workplace accommodations and plays a key role helping to coordinate the interactive accommodation process while promoting an inclusive and accessible work environment.

This is a full‑time, in‑person position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partners with the Executive Director, Equity and Access and Human Resources and University stakeholders to manage the disability accommodation requests and the facilitation of the interactive process.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees seeking disability‑related workplace accommodations, providing proactive case management, facilitating meetings, and coordinating the interactive process.
• Review and evaluate disability documentation to determine eligibility for accommodations in compliance with the ADA, ensuring decisions are legally sound, timely, and properly documented.
• Conduct and/or coordinate periodic accessibility evaluations and assessments of facilities, programs, and services to identify and address barriers to workplace accommodations.
• Review, determine, support the identification, recommendation, and implementation of workplace accommodation equipment and assistive technology solutions to ensure compliance and inclusive workplace practices.
• Assist with the delivery of workshops/training to departments, managers, and staff on disability awareness, ADA requirements, the workplace accommodation request process, and the importance of accessibility and accommodations.
• Maintain accurate,…