ADA Accommodation Coordinator/Investigator

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ADA Accommodation Coordinator/Investigator
Duties: Reporting to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator, responsible for coordinating the University’s efforts to comply with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Provides professional and technical support to the EOIX Office by investigating complaints of discrimination, harassment, or gender-based violence on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, military enlistment, veteran status, or genetic information. Investigating alleged gender-based violence in violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 (which may include sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating and domestic violence, and stalking). Conducts investigations involving faculty, staff, and students at the University. Coordinate compliance with Title I of the ADA by overseeing reasonable accommodation requests and the interactive process for employees, and where applicable, visitors and guests, including review of determinations and implementation of accommodations. Maintain a case management system and all employee medical records in compliance with ADA Title I, Technical Assistance Manual, Section VI instructions. Research, develop and present training to supervisors and employees on the University’s ADA interactive process. Serve as a resource and provide guidance to supervisors and employees, and where applicable make decisions on matters involving the reasonable accommodation process. Manage individual requests for accessibility assistance and services (such as interpreters, captioning (live and closed), auxiliary aids, wheelchairs). Investigate complaints of discrimination, harassment, or gender-based violence involving students, staff, faculty, or other individuals in compliance with federal, state or local laws, executive orders and University policies and procedures. Conduct effective, efficient, thorough, and impartial investigations with attention to detail and accuracy regarding facts, relevance and investigation documentation. Maintain accurate and thorough investigatory records and reports of finding(s). Investigation duties will include, but are not limited to: developing an investigation plan, analyzing complaint to identify allegations, interviewing complainant and respondents, identifying and interviewing witnesses, identifying and collecting relevant documentation, appropriately documenting interviews and other investigation findings according to the EOIX investigation process format and analyzing information gleaned from investigation to determine findings. Report detailed written analysis and findings from complaint investigation to the appropriate administrator in accordance with applicable legal requirements and the investigation process format. Provide regular updates to the EOIX team about case management approach, status and progress. Interact with students, faculty, managers, administrators, and employees at all levels of the University in performing investigative duties. Collaborate with the Office of General Counsel and Employee Relations in investigations involving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Civil Rights, as well as complaints raised by other applicable outside agencies, organizations and constituencies. Provide education and training to students, faculty and staff on issues of prohibited harassment or discrimination, including sexual harassment and gender-based violence. Serve as one of the subject matter experts on equity and diversity matters and related policies and procedures. Review and participate in updates to University EOIX policies and procedures to maintain compliance with equal opportunity laws and regulations.

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