Director, Equal Opportunity Programs

Job Title:

Director, Equal Opportunity Programs

Worker Type:

Regular

 

Pay Type:

Salary

 

Exempt Status:

Yes

 

Compensation Grade (Track/Level):

M2

 

Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):

$122,388.00-$163,184.00

 

Salary Ranges:

All Compensation Grades

 

Supervisory Organization (Department):

Office of Belonging and Engagement

 

Summary:

Reporting to the Executive Director of Belonging and Engagement, the Director of Equal Opportunity Programs assumes the responsibilities for the administration, coordination, and day-to-day implementation of the University’s equal opportunity, Title IX, and disability access programs.

 

Job Description:

• Serves as the University’s Equal Opportunity Programs (EOP) Officer, Section 504 /ADA Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, and supports the University’s compliance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination, equal opportunity, disability, and gender-based misconduct laws and University policies.
• Coordinates and administers the University’s Title IX program, including its policies and procedures, and supervises the work of the Deputy Title IX Coordinator(s) and Title IX Investigator(s).
• Monitors Title IX compliance across University programs and activities, including admissions, recruitment, academic programs, housing, facilities, course offerings, extracurricular activities, financial assistance, student employment, and athletics, and identifies areas requiring corrective or preventive action and works with relevant stakeholders to address them.
• Oversees the Disability Service Center and the University’s processes for providing reasonable accommodations and access for students and campus visitors, and provides guidance and support regarding institutional compliance with applicable disability and nondiscrimination requirements.
• Administers the University’s processes for the prompt and appropriate resolution of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, disability discrimination, and other equal opportunity complaints involving employees, students, applicants, and members of the public.
• Maintains case management systems, records, data, and reporting for Equal Opportunity Programs and Title IX matters, including incident reports, complaints, investigations, and other required compliance documentation.
• Develops and reviews investigation plans, ensuring timely completion and the inclusion of appropriate supporting documentation.
• Conducts and oversees investigations of alleged violations of University anti-discrimination policies and applicable laws, including Title IX sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, disability discrimination, and other discrimination claims; prepares and reviews investigative findings and reports, and recommends appropriate corrective or remedial action based on the findings, as appropriate.
• Makes determinations regarding allegations of disability discrimination and non-compliance under the ADA, Section 504, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws, consistent with applicable University policies and procedures and in consultation with the Office of the General Counsel, as appropriate.
• Develops, reviews, maintains, and updates University policies on nondiscrimination and equal opportunity, disability access and reasonable accommodations, and Title IX to reflect changes in applicable law and regulatory requirements,, and advises University units regarding related compliance requirements and concerns.
• Develops and coordinates training and educational resources related to nondiscrimination and Title IX, as appropriate.
• Provides guidance to University leadership and units regarding nondiscrimination, Title IX, disability access, and related compliance requirements and provides information and guidance to faculty, staff, students, and applicants regarding available complaint and resolution processes.
• Collaborates with Human Resources to identify and address nondiscrimination and equal opportunity concerns related to faculty and staff recruitment, selection, promotion, and other employment practices..
• Identifies and evaluates systemic trends and concerns related to nondiscrimination and Title IX, and recommends appropriate policy, educational, or institutional responses.
• Participates in institutional planning and University committees, as appropriate, to address nondiscrimination, Title IX, disability access, and equal opportunity considerations.
• Manages the budgets for the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, including Title IX and Disability Services Center, and ensures appropriate fiscal management and compliance with University procedures.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
• Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents.
• Performs related and other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience with labor relations, equal opportunity compliance, human resources, or a related field.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts to develop complex EEO data analyses, draw fair and reasonable conclusions, and make sound decisions.
• Strong knowledge of EDIB practices and federal and District of Columbia employment and employee relations laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, Rehabilitation Act, FLSA, FMLA, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, FERPA, and the Clery Act.
• Strong organizational, planning, analytical, problem-solving, reporting, record-keeping, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated skills with developing and delivering training to diverse audiences as well as Microsoft Office and related reporting tools.

• Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.

 

Other Important Information:

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

 

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