Under limited supervision, serves as the primary contact for all leave programs in accordance with university policies and applicable federal and state laws.

Essential Functions

Advises, counsels, and educates employees on leave policies, procedures, and programs.

Administers various leave benefits and programs such as maternity leave, family medical leave (FML), military leave, etc.

Conducts university training for employees and supervisors of new and existing leave information.

Conducts one on one meetings designed to help employees and supervisors obtain information and understand leave benefit offerings

Responsible for creating, initiating, and upkeep, of personal leave forms in accordance with internal policy and applicable laws.

Maintains communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely transition to work, acts as liaison between employees and their supervisors through the duration of the leave period.

Addresses employee benefit questions during the leave period.

Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.

Serves as the university designee to contact health care providers for clarification or confirmation of leave medical documents when needed.

Keeps abreast of law changes relating to leave administration by Federal, State and UT System policies.

Proven knowledge with Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all Federal, State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university within area of assigned responsibility.

and

Experience: Three to five years related experience to the statement of duties and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Proven experience with PeopleSoft

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 10pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.