Director, Employee Accommodation Services

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$122,000–$135,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Gainesville, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago
The Director of Employee Accommodations Services (Director) is a leadership role reporting to the Senior Compliance Director/ADA/504 Coordinator (Senior Director) in the ADA Compliance Office. The Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the UF Employee Accommodation Services program within the ADA Compliance Office. Serving as the university's official for the program, the Director ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies at all assigned UF, UF-IFAS, and UF Health locations across the state. This position leads a high-volume, case management-based program that supports employees across multiple campuses. The Director oversees daily operations, staff, and service delivery. The Director also oversees accommodation information management systems, regularly collects data on all services provided, and creates reports to advise senior leadership on trends and complex accommodation and compliance matters. The Director maintains written standard operational procedures and regularly assesses the efficiency of workflow; making adjustments as needed to ensure effective workflows, staffing strategies, and service standards are in place and the team is able to meet growing demand.
Classification Title:

Director, Compliance

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and at least six years of experience in appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

Program Leadership & Operations Management
• Direct and manage daily operations of Employee Accommodation Services using a case management model
• Oversee intake, triage, and resolution of accommodation requests across all campuses
• Establish workflows, performance metrics, and service standards to ensure timely case processing
• Monitor caseload distribution and adjust resources to meet demand

Staff Supervision & Team Development
• Supervise ADA Case Managers and administrative staff
• Provide coaching, training, and performance management
• Support onboarding and professional development of team members
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented team environment

Complex Case Oversight & Decision Support
• Review and provide guidance on complex or high-risk accommodation cases
• Support interactive process discussions with employees, supervisors, and HR
• Ensure consistency and compliance in accommodation determinations
• Assist in resolving escalated or sensitive employee situations

Compliance, Auditing & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with ADA and related regulations
• Conduct internal monitoring, audits, and case reviews
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions
• Support investigations, documentation reviews, and regulatory assessments

Strategy, Policy Development & Leadership Advising
• Advise senior leadership on accommodation trends, risks, and compliance strategies
• Develop and update policies, procedures, and guidance materials
• Support long-term planning, staffing models, and program growth

Training, Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement
• Develop and deliver training for supervisors, HR, and employees
• Serve as liaison to campus partners and external stakeholders
• Participate in or lead committees and workgroups

Expected Salary:

$122,000-$135,000

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and at least six years of experience in appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), or the ability to obtain within one year of employment.

Preferred:

• Doctorate or master’s degree in a related field
• Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), or the ability to obtain within one year of employment
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing an ADA or employee accommodations program in a complex organization
• Strong knowledge of federal and state laws related to employee accommodations (e.g., ADA, ADAAA, FMLA) and the interactive process
• Experience overseeing high-volume, case management-based service delivery models
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and develop professional staff in a compliance or HR-related environment
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior leadership on complex, sensitive, or high-risk compliance matters
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex regulatory concepts clearly
• Experience developing and delivering training or presentations for diverse adult audiences
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research, interpret, and apply complex laws and regulations
• Demonstrated attention to detail, including producing polished, publication-ready written materials
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams)
• Experience with Maxient, SmartSheets, or other similar information management systems
• Demonstrated strong writing and proofreading skills, producing final work products that are polished and ready for publication.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

 

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