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Equal Employment Opportunity 

Equal Employment Opportunity Specialists work across the University to direct and oversee functions such as affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and non-discrimination policies and compliance issues; ensure that all members of the University community are equally able to engage in their educational and occupational pursuits; play a vital role in the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce; explore innovative approaches to achieve the University's mission of supporting diverse communities through teaching, research and service.

• Collaborate in the development and provide education and training for University employees to foster a climate of respect, responsibility, inclusion, and belonging
• Work with partners in the review, assignment, investigation, and resolution of complaints of discrimination/harassment and reports of bias; draft determination reports
• Advise on and assist in establishing programs to ensure equal opportunity and access
• Ensure new University policies, programs, and procedures adhere to Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) principles, and continuously monitor for compliance
• Maintain advanced knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations for upholding equal employment opportunity and affirmative action
• Assist in the review of EEO/AA regulations and compliance functions of the office
• Advise complainants and respondents on resolution of complaints
• Ensure that EEO/AA policies are procedures are implemented and communicated with all employees
• Advise faculty, staff, and administrators on issues of managing diversity, avoiding discrimination complaints, and addressing workplace conflicts

Level:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00