Equity Compliance Specialist

Job Description

• Interviews, investigates and mediates formal and informal discrimination and harassment complaints, ensuring fair and neutral process for all parties. Reviews and analyzes documents and other evidence, makes determinations from findings.
• Assists with implementation and administration of affirmative action program and plan. Consults, reviews and signs off on all hiring documents. Monitors and provides feedback about hiring process.
• Outreach, education, training and dissemination of information regarding University policies and state and federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity, civil rights, and other applicable laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Facilitates accommodation requests and resolution of issues for employees with disabilities.
• Researches, develop and facilitate projects and processes designed to maintain and enhance the University's commitment to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination.
• Reviews current systems related to employee selection procedures, affirmative action, equal opportunity and governmental reporting and requirements. Recommends changes to assist with program project implementation, monitoring and corrective action.

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Three years' relevant experience.
• A firm understanding and knowledge of current federal and state laws, statutes and procedures governing affirmative action/equal employment opportunity.
• Experience in investigating cases and complying with deadlines.
• A working knowledge or experience with governmental and enforcement agencies.
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong human relation, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Strong office software skills, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentations.