Specialist 1-EEO | Office of University Human Resources

Profile Summary

Positions in this job profile ensure university compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination laws as well as develop strategic objectives and advance institutional goals related to equity, inclusion and diversity. Positions require a terminal degree from an accredited law school.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The distinguishing characteristic of the Specialist 1-EEO profile are the responsibilities to ensure university wide compliance with University policy, and state and federal laws and regulations regarding antidiscrimination laws. Positions require a terminal degree from an accredited law school.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Addresses complaints of discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation, including providing confidential advice and guidance, offering assistance to address difficult and complex issues, designing and implementing interventions, conducting informal and formal investigations, issuing written determinations, and mediating conflict. 2. Manages and provides directing in research, analysis, and case management regarding equal opportunity and harassment. 3. Collaborates with internal and external units and stakeholders to investigate and respond to civil rights and tort claims, discuss and resolve conflict. Meet with academic and administrative departments, employees. 4. Discusses, advises, and resolves concerns relating to: access to programs and services; equal opportunity; discrimination; sexual harassment; bullying; and retaliation. 5. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to develop policy, guidance, or practices to ensure compliance with equal opportunity obligations and consistency with aspirations for inclusion in all university programs, services, and activities. 6. Utilizes theories, research, and legal and policy frameworks to individually and collaboratively design curriculum and conduct educational and training sessions on topics related to equity, inclusion, and diversity. 7. May supervise professional faculty positions including plan, assign and approve work; rewards/discipline; respond to grievances; hire/fire (or effectively recommend); prepare and sign performance evaluations/reviews.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Problems are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring; require novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed. Decisions have significant, broad implications for the management and operations of a division/entire organization; your job contributes to decisions on the overall strategy and direction of the entire organization. Decisions impact: • Entire University • Functions across the University • Department • Direct team • Vendors/Suppliers/Contractors • Students/Parents • Other External Agencies and Institutions

Accountability

Results are defined by management, department and university strategy, vision, and mission; incumbent sets own goals and determines how to accomplish results with few or no guidelines to follow, although precedents may exist; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.

Relationship With Others

Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit, University Wide, and Externally to: • Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality. • Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions. • Identify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately. • Persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas, or collaborate on significant projects. • Resolve conflict, negotiate, or collaborate on major projects. • Exchange detailed information or resolve varied problems. • Access and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information. • Handle sensitive issues and facilitate collaboration at the highest level.

Typical Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school. Experience conducting investigations and fact gathering.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by positions within this job profile. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of all employees within positions covered by this job profile.