Manager, ADA, Leave, and Workplace Accommodations Academic

Job no: 562695
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Long Beach
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)!

Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.

This position serves as the subject matter expert on disability management, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), workplace accommodations, return-to-work programs, and related employment compliance matters for Academic Employees. Reporting to the Director of Academic Employee and Labor Relations , the Manager provides strategic oversight and leadership for complex accommodation, disability, and leave matters affecting faculty, academic management and Unit 11 student employees.

The successful candidate will partner with leaders to develop innovative, legally compliant, and employee-centered solutions that support academic employee success, workplace inclusion, and operational effectiveness.

This role offers an opportunity to shape and enhance disability management and accommodation and leaves programs for Academic Employees at one of the nation's largest and most diverse public universities.

• Serves as Faculty Affairs lead administrator, subject matter expert, and primary point of contact for workplace accommodations, disability management, and return-to-work programs for faculty, Unit 11 employees, and Academic Administrators.
• SLeave Administration and Compliance for Academic Employees. Provides strategic oversight and administration of academic employee leave programs and ensures compliance with federal and state laws, collective bargaining agreements, CSU policies, and university procedures.
• Employee Relations Consultation and Complex Case Management. Provides consultation and support to Academic Affairs leadership on employee relations matters involving accommodations, disability management, leaves of absence, performance management, workplace conduct, and labor relations concerns.
• Training, Policy Development, Reporting and Program Improvement.

Employee Relations

This is a regular, at-will position.

Administrator I

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

• Hiring Range
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  The hiring range for this position is $6,907 - $8,000 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.

To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at least…