The Department of Residential Facilities is responsible for the maintenance and housekeeping services for the College Park Campus’ 70+ residence halls, fraternity and sorority chapter houses, and recreational facilities encompassing over 2.7 million square feet. The department employs over 300 exempt, non- exempt, and student staff.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Leave Management Specialist manages the Leave Management Program for the Department of Residential Facilities employees and serves as the department liaison for ADA accommodations led by University HR. This role provides responsive guidance to employees and supervisors, ensures accurate documentation and Workday coordination, and supports operational continuity in a university residential environment through consistent, confidential leave and accommodation administration. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Employee Services.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual communication skills: Spanish and/or Haitian Creole strongly preferred (professional workplace fluency for verbal explanations and basic written communication).
HRIS/Workday proficiency: Prior experience using Workday (or similar HRIS) to review employee data, run reports, and support leave actions/documentation.
Union/labor environment familiarity: Experience working with bargaining unit populations and applying contract-based leave provisions and processes.
Operational HR experience: Experience supporting facilities and housekeeping staff in a university or state government institution.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
A normal office environment includes keyboarding, drafting correspondence, planning/documentation, and taking notes. Able to push, pull, lift, and carry objects up to 25 pounds. Ability to travel around campus for meetings and monitor observations of work activities for building conditions.
Move and set up tables and chairs as part of the room setup for training sessions.
May be asked to assist with and/or support department-wide activities in the residence halls and other campus buildings, which may require walking between buildings and climbing stairs.
The position will require access to areas using ladders and/or scaffolding and to be on sites during periods of inclement weather.
The position will require working outdoors, in confined spaces, utility rooms, and at rooftop elevations to assess/inspect safety conditions.
Licenses/Certifications: N/AMinimum QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Five (5) years of professional human resources experience in the areas of employee benefits, employee leave, or employee relations. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances. Knowledge of FMLA and ADA. Skill in applying regulatory and legislative knowledge of FMLA and ADA. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Skill in the use of HRIS systems. Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials:
Resume
Cover Letter
Three Professional References
Best Consideration Date: September 21, 2026
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: No
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position requires an on-site presence. May be able to work remotely one day per week.
As an exempt employee, the incumbent will be expected to work the hours needed to manage the duties of their position. Some evening and weekend work is required.
This position is an essential employee related to catastrophic weather or other emergencies and may be required to come to campus/work remotely when the University is closed.
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Employment EligibilityThe successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO StatementThe University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Five years of professional human resources experience in employee benefits, employee leave, or employee relations
- Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and other human resources laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances
- Knowledge of FMLA and ADA
- Skill in applying FMLA and ADA regulatory and legislative requirements
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- HRIS proficiency
- Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
- Professional workplace fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole
- Workday or similar HRIS experience
- Experience with bargaining-unit populations and contract-based leave provisions
- Experience supporting facilities and housekeeping staff in a university or state government institution
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