Civil Rights amp Institutional Equity/Assistant Director

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Civil Rights & Institutional Equity/Assistant Director
Duties: Responsible for receiving and conducting investigations of all reported cases of harassment and/or discrimination falling under the University’s Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Protocol and Sexual Misconduct Policy, whether from students, faculty, staff, applicants, or those working in the field away from campus who are part of the university community or other covered group by law. Responsible for working with campus administrative officers to ensure compliance by all university divisions of discriminatory or harassing behavior protected under federal and state laws, regulations, guidelines, and university policies regarding equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 503/504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, and any other federal or state anti-discrimination law or regulation. Design and conduct training for the university community. Assist the Executive Director in the implementation and monitoring of the University’s Affirmative Action program. Conducts investigations and tracks all reported cases of harassment and/or discrimination falling under the University’s Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Protocol and Sexual Misconduct Policy, whether from students, faculty, staff, applicants, or those working in the field away from campus who are part of the university community or other covered group by law. Monitors all Federal and State regulations regarding equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 503/504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, and any other federal or state anti-discrimination law or regulation; stays current regarding new laws and regulations to maintain university compliance; and advises the Executive Director of the Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity. In conjunction with the Executive Director, develops programs and provides training (forums, workshops, speakers and activities) related to issues such as: affirmative action, diversity, discrimination, equal employment, harassment, and Title IX. Assists the Executive Director in working with deans, department chairs, administration and faculty on Senior Officer searches (posting, recruitment, targeting resources, monitoring pools, waivers of posting), interview questions, and reasons for acceptance and rejection. In conjunction with the Executive Director, meets with deans and associate deans annually regarding staffing goals and timetables, the workforce analysis, adverse impact analysis, applicant flow, monitors timelines and hiring review. Assists Executive Director in responding to questions and requests for information to maintain compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations. Assists the Executive Director in the writing and reviewing of university policies and required federal reports. Assists the Executive Director in collecting data, preparing reports, and monitoring and updating the University’s Affirmative Action program and utilization analysis. Serves on related committees. In conjunction with the Executive Director, performs special projects, prepares reports and surveys for the President’s Office, the Provost or Vice-President as requested. Prepares, edits and monitors Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity publications, training materials, op-ed news articles, advertisements and the department website. Assists Executive Director in supervising office professional and student staff on a daily basis.

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