Essential Functions

• Serves as the point of contact and coordinator for employee leave of absence requests including the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI Program), FMLA, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, sick, vacation and leave without pay to ensure compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and University policies.
• Confirms eligibility for absence and provides rights and responsibilities notices and pertinent information.
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to collect required documentation to confirm employee need, eligibility and the duration of the leave.
• Work closely with employees to address questions and provide guidance to ensure that all necessary and required medical documentation is submitted for timely review and processing.
• Ensures all relevant documentation is provided and completed and in compliance with applicable timelines.
• Works with Payroll and third-party insurance vendors to ensure employee benefits and payments are processed and issued as appropriate and in compliance with plan designs.
• Approve or deny leave requests based on eligibility and proper certification information.
• Maintains employee leave file with documentation of correspondences and required documents. Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
• Assist in the creation and facilitation of leave training programs and information sessions
• Prepare, compile, and analyze reports, statistics, documents, and other data pertinent to leaves and utilization

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by FAMLI, FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation and other applicable laws and University policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree
• Two (2) years of experience in leave coordination and administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Three (3) years of experience in leave administration.
• Two (2) years of benefits and leave management experience.
• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Ellucian Banner experience.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) November 13, 2024.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 10.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $62,000 - $72,000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.