Leaves Management Coordinator, Human Resources Kingston,RI

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Leaves Management Coordinator, Human Resources

University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI

Days Posted: 2 days

Experience Level:Not Specified

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Pay Range: $22.34/hr - $38.52/hr (Estimated)

Position Information Posting Number SF02141 Job Title Leaves Management Coordinator, Human Resources Position Number #000000 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 10 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Hiring Salary: $64,000 - $68,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent Department Information Department Human Resources Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu) Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by May 15, 2026. Applications received after May 15, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ____ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. ____ POSITION SUMMARY: The Leaves Coordinator supports the administration of employee medical leaves and reasonable accommodation processes for the University of Rhode Island. This position plays a key role in coordinating and supporting requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and related state, federal, or university leave programs, ensuring an employee-centered, compliant, and timely process. It is incumbent upon this individual to maintain active working knowledge of all relevant laws and regulations in conjunction with the leave programs. Working in close partnership with the Specialist, Employee Wellbeing, the Medical Leaves Coordinator manages intake, documentation, communication, tracking, and coordination for medical leaves and ADA-related accommodation requests. The Coordinator supports the interactive process by facilitating information exchange, maintaining records, and ensuring appropriate follow-up, while escalating complex determinations, accommodation decisions, and policy interpretations to the Specialist. Duties and Responsibilities KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ADA Reasonable Accommodation Coordination ? Serve as an intake and coordination point for employee requests for reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ? Support the ADA interactive process by coordinating communication, documentation, timelines, and follow-up under the delegation of the Specialist, Employee Wellbeing. ? Track implementation and follow-up of approved accommodations and escalate complex or unresolved matters to the Specialist. Medical Leave, FMLA, and Other Administration Support ? Coordinate intake, documentation, processing, and tracking for medical leaves, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests, Worker's Compensation, Parental Leave, and other leave types. ? Assist with preparation of required notices, monitoring of leave usage, and tracking of intermittent or reduced schedule leaves; coordinate approval of sick leave banks in conjunction with the respective union contracts and university policies. Return-to-Work Coordination ? Support administrative aspects of employee return-to-work following medical leave, including documentation tracking. ? Assist with coordination of temporary or transitional accommodations related to return-to-work. Communication and Program Support ? Provide clear procedural guidance to employees and managers regarding leave and accommodation processes, referring complex interpretation and decision-making to the Specialist. ? Maintain accurate, confidential records related to medical leaves and ADA accommodations in designated HR systems. ? Assist with reporting, audits, and process improvement efforts related to leave and reasonable accommodation administration. ? Assist in the administration and promotion of the University's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform other duties as required. LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Automated computer systems to include word processing, Power Point, spreadsheets, and database management; calculator, telephone, copying machines, fax machines. Microsoft Office, Workday. Required Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: <ol> <li> Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. </li><li> Minimum of two years of experience in human resources, benefits, medical leaves, or accommodation-related coordination. </li><li> Demonstrated knowledge of or experience supporting ADA reasonable accommodations and medical leave documentation processes. </li><li> Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism. </li><li> Strong organizational, interpersonal and written communication, and recordkeeping skills. </li><li> Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse employee populations at all levels of an organization. </li><li> Demonstrated ability to communicate complex leave information to employees in ways they are able to understand. </li><li> Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office suite and other HRIS software. </li></ol> Preferred Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: PREFERRED: <ol> <li> Experience supporting ADA accommodations, FMLA, disability management, or absence management programs. </li><li> Experience in a higher education, healthcare, or unionized environment. </li></ol> ____ EEO Statement: URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. Environmental Conditions ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Posting Date 05/01/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 2 (PDF) document to your online Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter. (#2) Resume. Note: References will be upon request for finalists. Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16650

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