Director, OEO/AA at University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
About the Job
Director, OEO/AA
Job Summary
The Office of General Counsel at the University of Utah seeks an experienced and collaborative leader to oversee the University's Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action as the Director. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA) is a professional resource dedicated to the University of Utah's commitment to provide equal access to University programs and a fair and impartial environment for all individuals to pursue their academic and professional endeavors. In order to further this commitment, the OEO/AA is responsible to ensure University practices and nondiscrimination policies are in full compliance with all federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, and to provide processes to fairly and effectively resolve complaints, to provide reasonable accommodations, and to make appropriate corrections. OEO/AA is responsible for equal opportunity oversight throughout campus, including the operations of University of Utah Health Care.
The Director of the OEO/AA serves as the University's Title IX Coordinator and is responsible to oversee the University's response to reports and complaints that involve possible sex discrimination, to monitor outcomes, to identify and address any patterns, and to assess effects on the campus climate so the institution can address issues that affect the wider University community.
This position also oversees the University's ADA/Section 504 Coordinator and is responsible to oversee the University's efforts to comply with the ADA and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, to ensure that University programs and facilities are accessible for faculty, staff, and students, to ensure public access to University health care, services, and programs; and to provide prompt and appropriate processes for responding to requests for reasonable accommodations and for resolving complaints.
Priority application review window now through July 8, 2024.
Responsibilities
• Oversee and ensure implementation of the University’s Non-Discrimination Policy, addressing issues of discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct, with a trauma-informed approach and demonstrated commitment to understanding the needs, and furthering the interests, of all members of the University community, including vulnerable populations.
• Serve as an ambassador of the principles of equality and equal opportunity and cultivate productive and collaborative relationships within a dynamic multi-faceted University community.
• Serve as the liaison between the University and government agencies, advocacy groups, and others regarding the University’s equal opportunity and affirmative action programs, policies, and commitments in consultation with the Office of General Counsel in settings where litigation is pending or threatened or when external agencies are involved.
• Coordinate the dissemination of information regarding the University’s AA/EEO policies to all applicants, employees, and students of the University.
• Oversee investigations, in consultation with others, related to Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity, and Title IX, including coordinating, training and developing Title IX deputy coordinators.
• Coordinate the University’s Affirmative Action Plan—a federal legal requirement to develop, evaluate, monitor and update a plan annually to ensure fair employment practices.
• Lead and manage OEO staff, including ensuring appropriate professional development opportunities.
• Monitor the recruitment of administrative, professional and faculty positions. • Conduct complex research and statistical analysis including preparation of all affirmative action compliance reports including workforce analysis, analysis of availability data and VETS report.
• Oversee the University’s ADA/Section 504 Coordinator including oversight of compliance with the ADA and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Serve as University’s Title IX Coordinator and be responsible to oversee the University’s response to reports and complaints that involve possible sex discrimination to monitor outcomes, identify and address any patterns, and assess effects on the campus climate so the institution can address issues that affect the wider University community.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); plus eight years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills required.
Master’s degree in Business Administration, or related area preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Five years’ progressively responsible leadership experience; affirmative action and equal employment opportunity experience; higher education experience; bachelor’s degree in relevant field (J.D. or master’s preferred); strong analytical and project management skills; experience with complex data gathering and reporting methods including statistical analysis; excellent interpersonal skills, including proven ability to establish rapport and credibility with a wide-range of constituencies in a culturally diverse environment; collaborative approach to work; excellent writing and presentation skills; and ability to synthesize critical information and communicate key messages.
Helpful Experience:
Working with health care providers; expertise in affirmative action regulations governing federal contractors; responding to OFCCP audits; understanding of HR information systems and applicant tracking systems with respect to affirmative action compliance.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN38825B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M-F, 8-5
Department: 00288 - Equal Opport - Affirm Action
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 75900 - 172372
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/166436
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