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    Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Specialist Senior - Akron, United States - The University of Akron

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    Job Summary:


    Work with the Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action's Director to provide collaboration and consultation on a broad range of workplace issues while focusing on investigation of matters including, but not limited to, harassment, discrimination, bias and workplace misconduct.

    Essential Functions:


    35% Assist with intake and investigations of discrimination and harassment complaints filed by students, staff, faculty or visitors in compliance with federal, state, local laws and University policies and procedures.

    Develop investigative plans by leading witness interviews, complainant interviews, gathering relevant documentation, analyzing statements, and reaching a recommendation for review.

    Produce investigative reports and recommendations.


    30% Work with HR Operations to analyze candidate pool data, interview questions, and other employment related data for EEO compliance.

    15% Manage Sexual Harassment/Title IX training of University faculty and staff. Assist with the facilitation of the Search Committee Search Training program.


    10% Manage query reporting for annual data collection, analysis and preparation of EEO reports including the University Affirmative Action Plan and other related reports.


    10% Serve on University committees including but not limited to Veterans Steering, Black Male Summit, and Sexual Assault and Violence Education.


    Additional Position Information:
    Required Qualifications


    Education:
    Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree.



    Experience:


    Requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in Human Resources or related environment, to include 2 years assisting with or conducting workplace investigations, such as investigating discrimination, harassment, employee discipline or worker's compensation.

    Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgement, assess and negotiate complex, highly sensitive situations, ability to maintain confidentiality, be discrete and maintain neutrality.

    Writing and research skills and the ability to generate concise and logical reports that convey complex and sensitive issues. Working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulation related to EEO, Title IX, Title VII and ADA. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, faculty, students and community partners. Demonstrated skill in working with various ethnic, social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds. Computer skills with emphasis on strong Excel and database background and ability to generate reports required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

    Preferred

    Experience:

    Minimum of 3 years of recent and substantive experience conducting employment-based discrimination and discriminatory harassment investigations.

    Strong command and working knowledge of basic and advanced principles of federal and state nondiscrimination laws and employment discrimination, including but limited to, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

    Experience working in higher education.

    Application Instructions :

    In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and your resume.


    Application Deadline:
    Review of applicants will begin on May 29, 2024.

    Compensation :
    The compensation for this position is $55,000 per year.

    FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

    United States of America (Exempt)

    Union Affiliation (if applicable):

    For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
    Sena Jodoin


    Email:
    Background Check Statement

    The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus.

    As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

    Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

    Non-Discrimination Statement

    The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

    State of Residence Statement


    It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.

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