Equal Specialist II

Equal Opportunity Specialist II

The UT Dallas Office of Institutional Compliance is currently hiring for an Equal Opportunity Specialist II. Reporting to the Director of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, the Equal Opportunity Specialist will provide institutional compliance assistance, support, investigation, training, and outreach and will serve as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator.

• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Salary Grade: 13
• Anticipated Salary Range: $66,500 to $73,500
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Successful candidates must meet the minimum requirements for education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and three years of experience in equal opportunity (e.g., Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA), human resources, regulatory compliance or related field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Analytical and Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex data and information, identify patterns and trends, make data-driven decisions, and develop appropriate solutions; and ability to analyze incidents, identify risks and recommend appropriate actions that align with organizational objectives.
• Communication and Interpersonal: Ability to communicate effectively and considerately in an environment with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, third parties, and external agencies; and foster collegiality, build partnerships, and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Organization and Planning: Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize, plan, and schedule tasks effectively, ask for assistance when needed, follow procedures, ensure accuracy in documentation and data, correct own errors, and produce consistent and timely professional work.
• Position Specific: Proficiency with interpreting, applying, and monitoring federal and state regulations and organizational policies; proficiency with writing, summarizing, and analyzing complex information; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software; ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities; ability to work independently and as part of a team; and willingness to receive feedback and adapt in the pursuit of professional growth.
• Professionalism: Ability to act with integrity; exercise sound judgment and discretion; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; maintain confidentiality; accept responsibility for own actions; and follow through with commitments.

• Master’s degree or JD from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity laws and regulations (e.g., Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA).
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the department’s case management system (i.e., Case IQ).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement educational and training programs with effective presentation and facilitation skills and ability to adapt those skills to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated experience managing, coordinating, and/or supporting a compliance functional area or program in an equal opportunity and/or sexual misconduct arena, preferably working in an institution of higher education.
• Equal Opportunity and/or Title IX certification or completion of sexual harassment prevention and response training from a nationally recognized organization.

• Conduct and manage the intake of reports and complaints, including complaint procedures and resolution options; supportive and/or interim measures; informal resolution; resource referrals; and appropriate documentation.
• Coordinate the analysis, facilitation, and resolution of modifications and support services for pregnant students and parenting students under Title IX and collaborate with other departments under SB 412, when applicable, in accordance with departmental procedures and university policies, including case management documentation, monitoring, and data analysis.
• Manage private and confidential information with discretion and…