Equal Opportunity Specialist Senior

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Equal Opportunity Specialist, Senior
The candidate will demonstrate the skills necessary to assist with the implementation of the NAU Diversity Strategic Plan and training around cultural competence, civil engagement, compliance, and best practices and to work collaboratively at all levels of the university. Conduct thorough, prompt, and equitable investigations of complaints brought pursuant to the University’s Safe Working and Learning Environment Policy and related state and federal law. Make investigatory findings and recommendations. Write detailed and accurate investigative reports. Prepare or assist with the preparation of responses to enforcement agencies. Attend enforcement agency meetings and proceedings as directed. Assist in the development and presentation of appropriate training for the university community regarding compliance, diversity, inclusion, and best practices. Consult with all levels of university management and administration regarding equal employment policy and procedures. Represent the Equity and Access Office on diversity commissions. Assist in the implementation of the university diversity strategic plan and assist divisions, departments, and colleges in creating their own diversity strategic plans. Assist in the development and implementation of programs and procedures that support the University Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity objectives and commitment to diversity. Provide support for the university affirmative action plan goals and related corrective measures. Assist the Title IX Coordinator in addressing situations, policy, and communication related to gender discrimination and gender violence policies and procedures as directed. Attend Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) meetings as directed. Master’s Degree in related field is required and 3+ years' related experience in conducting investigations of complaints or concerns related to the conduct of employees or students, or equivalent experience conducting other types of investigations or complaint review OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Juris Doctor Degree is preferred. Working knowledge of federal and state non-discrimination laws such as Title IX, Title VI, VII, and the Americans with Disabilities Act and related regulations and case law is preferred. Experience conducting employment discrimination or other civil rights related investigations is preferred. Experience working in or with institutions of higher education is preferred. Experience planning strategic diversity related initiatives or programming and/or experience with administering Affirmative Action obligations for a federal contractor is preferred. Proven exceptional writing and analytical skills is preferred.

Deadline: August 23, 2019.

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