Director, Civil Rights and Equity Office
Company: University System of NH
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Director, Civil Rights and Equity Office For optimal experience,
internal candidates should use their USNH username and password
when applying for open positions. Operating Title Director, Civil
Rights and Equity Office Long Classification Title Director, Civil
Rights and Equity Office Campus Location Department UNH Civil
Rights & Equity Office Summary of Position The Director of the
Civil Rights and Equity Office leads campus efforts at Durham and
collaborates with Concord and Manchester campuses to respond to
reported incidences of harassment, discrimination, sexual violence
and discriminatory retaliation. The Director coordinates and
provides education and compliance oversight for equal opportunity,
equal employment opportunity, affirmative action and related laws
(Title VI, VII , Title IX, ADA , Sections 504 and 508, etc.) and
serves as the University's Title IX Coordinator.
The Director reports to the Chief Diversity Officer - Associate
Vice President for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
and provides strategic guidance, advice, and subject-matter
expertise to senior administrators and campus constituencies. This
position supports the efforts of the Chief Diversity Officer as
part of the broad UNH commitment to equity and diversity. The Civil
Rights and Equity Office works with internal and external
investigators to address reports and complaints. The Director is
responsible for overseeing resolution of complaints of
discrimination and harassment. The Director, in collaboration with
campus partners, develops and delivers campus-wide harassment
prevention and anti-discrimination education and awareness
programs, including Title IX training for faculty, staff and
students. The Director also assists with ensuring unbiased
employment searches.
To be successful in this role, the Director must have excellent
interpersonal and communication/public relations skills, including
the ability to write concisely and persuasively, establish rapport,
listen attentively, engender respect, and effectively communicate
complex and sensitive information to individuals-faculty, staff,
and students-of diverse backgrounds and identities. Excellent
judgment and decision-making skills, experience in data analysis
reporting and compliance management, creative problem-solving, and
the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities are
important. This position requires the ability to demonstrate
effective leadership and collegial and collaborative relationships
with co-workers, direct reports, and internal and external
constituents. An unwavering commitment to diversity, equity,
justice, and inclusive excellence is expected along with the
ability to build and manage successful teams. Acceptable minimum
level of education Master's Acceptable minimum years of experience
5-7 years Additional Job Information UNH is a federal contractor
within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate
COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may
require that you be vaccinated against COVID -19 in the future,
unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption.
You may not test out of this requirement. - Posting Number
PS3729FY22 Other minimum qualifications
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No Interested Internal
Candidates Exist? No Job Category Appointment Type Regular If TERM
position provide projected end date Equipment/Instruments Drivers
License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that
apply. None applicable Duties / Responsibilities Job Duties
Duty/Responsibility Chief campus affirmative action director.
Provides leadership in areas of diversity, affirmative action,
equal opportunity, and equal employment opportunity as set out in
Federal and State law and policy and UNH and USNH policy. Advise
administrators, managers and supervisors on equal opportunity,
equal employment opportunity, discrimination, harassment,
diversity, affirmative action, Title IX and athletic issues
(President, Provost, deans, directors, department chairs, Athletic
Department). Duty/Responsibility Chief campus compliance officer.
Analyze employment-related and student-related complaints from
divisions, departments, and sites. Ensure the efficient and
effective receipt, evaluation, and oversight of all reported
incidences of harassment, discrimination, sexual violence and
discriminatory retaliation including providing timely updates
regarding the status of reports received as well as the status of
investigations as appropriate. Act as a neutral party through all
aspects of investigations, including advising parties of their
rights while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. Supervise
or conduct inquiries as necessary, including, but not limited to
preparing questions for investigation interviews; evaluating all
investigation materials submitted and assisting in obtaining other
documentary evidence that the investigator deems relevant to the
allegations; interviewing all relevant parties; organizing all
documentary evidence in case files; drafting responses and
collecting documents in response to Commission on Human Rights,
EEOC and Division of Human Rights complaints; and researching
information relating to cases for court documents and utilizing
Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw or other relevant computer sources for legal
materials (cases, articles, etc.). Utilize a database to organize,
manage, and track all incidences of harassment, sexual violence,
and discriminatory retaliation. Identify potential areas of
compliance vulnerability and risk at the University;
develop/implement corrective action plans that suit the culture of
the college and respect the principles of shared governance; and
provide general guidance and education on how to avoid such
vulnerabilities in the future. Collaborate with a wide range of
University administrators, staff, and faculty to increase awareness
of the importance of compliance at the University and to effectuate
the compliance program.
Serve as Title IX Coordinator free from conflicts of interest and
bias, ensure that Title IX polices are communicated to all
constituents, receive complaints of sexual harassment, effectively
implement supportive measures, and ensure a prompt and equitable
grievance process and the effective implementation of remedies.
Conduct trainings on a variety of compliance-related topics.
Establish a culture, organizational approach, and structure, along
with policies, procedures and training programs that promote
excellent student services and attract and provide a satisfying
work environment for staff in these areas. Report information and
data to the appropriate authorities. Provide advice to
administrators, managers and supervisors on equal employment
opportunity, discrimination, harassment, diversity, affirmative
action, Title IX and similar issues. Oversee processes that relate
to violations of these laws and policies and support other
institutions in USNH . Perform any other duties deemed appropriate
by the Chief Diversity Officer Duty/Responsibility Responds to
complaints from outside agencies and compliance bodies, (including
the NH Commission for Human Rights, the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission and the Office for Civil Rights) when they
investigate complaints against UNH . Monitors compliance with laws
and regulations; coordinates with the Office of General Counsel,
USNH . Provides UNH liaison to these agencies and bodies on any
matters of compliance and policy. Duty/Responsibility Drafts and
updates policies and procedures regarding discrimination and
harassment. Monitors the effectiveness of the process. Reviews UNH
policies for their impact on underrepresented populations.
Duty/Responsibility Works with the Human Resources Department,
deans, department chairs, directors and search committees to
enhance diversity throughout UNH to recruit diverse pools of
candidates for all UNH positions, with a focus on tenure-track
faculty and executive staff. Duty/Responsibility Serves on
commissions, committees, councils and task forces and other
university bodies related to discrimination, harassment,
affirmative action, diversity, equal opportunity and equal
employment opportunity. Duty/Responsibility Oversees the collection
of data relating to underrepresented UNH populations and
affirmative action concerns. Publish annual report on compliance
and complaints. Analyze data, follow trends. Duty/Responsibility
Manage the Civil Rights and Equity Office, including supervision
and performance reviews of the Assistant Director, ADA Compliance
Officer, Investigator/Case Manager, Senior Administrative
Assistant, interns, and work-study students. Makes hiring and
salary decisions. Supplemental Questions Required fields are
indicated with an asterisk (*).
Keywords: University System of NH, Durham , Director, Civil Rights and Equity Office, Executive , Durham, North Carolina
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