EEO Associate

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Champaign (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading university in Champaign, Illinois is seeking an EEO Associate responsible for investigating discrimination and harassment claims. The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor degree and at least three years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include conducting investigations, preparing responses to FOIA requests, and providing training on civil rights compliance. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $90,000 to $95,000 and a remote schedule option.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience and demonstrated success in handling conflicts.
• Experience participating in administrative hearings, civil litigation, or criminal litigation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state civil rights laws.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent investigations in response to discrimination claims.
• Assist in preparing responses to FOIA requests.
• Develop and present educational programs on civil rights compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Tools

Excel

Job description

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EEO Associate Office for Access and Equity

The EEO Associate is responsible for conducting timely investigations of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct allegations filed with the Office for Access and Equity, and related duties.

Responsibilities

• Investigations and Hearings
• Conduct independent and neutral investigations in response to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct claims filed with the University. This responsibility entails: interviewing relevant parties; gathering, compiling, and analyzing relevant documents and information; keeping detailed case files for each report; assessing witness credibility; reaching sound legal and policy conclusions; presenting case information through effective oral and written communication; delivering timely written reports; appearing before an appeal panel and responding to questions; and working with campus units, human resources representatives, and legal counsel to identify appropriate remediation where appropriate and necessary.
• Serve as a principal investigator for matters involving University Laboratory High School and University Primary School.
• Facilitate live Title IX hearings, including but not limited to serving in the role of decision maker. This responsibility includes responding to objections, making determinations surrounding relevance of evidence and testimony, maintaining decorum, and issuing the written determination result of the hearing.

Committees, Information Requests, Guidance, Relationships

• Assist in preparing responses to FOIA requests, government agencies' data requests, and subpoenas.
• Maintain and audit data relative to the investigations in which you were the principal investigator.
• Provide advice, guidance, and training to faculty and staff on issues of discrimination and harassment, and sexual misconduct.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with campus academic and administrative units, human resource offices, University legal counsel and federal and state agencies.
• Develop, present, and provide consultation for educational programs on civil rights compliance and equal opportunity issues related to employment and education.
• Stay abreast of federal and state laws and regulations concerning equal opportunities and access for employees and students, affirmative action and University employment policies and procedures for faculty, staff and academic professional employees.
• Serve on various committees and perform other related duties to further the mission of the university.
• Actively promotes a healthy office culture that: supports the well-being and professional growth of all staff members, consistently attends to equity and diversity principles, and leverages the expertise and talent of all staff members to develop best practices and be leaders in our field.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• At least three years of relevant experience and demonstrated success in handling conflicts.
• At least three years of experience participating in administrative hearings, civil litigation, or criminal litigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in conducting investigations.
• Prior experience working with civil rights claims.
• Prior experience working in higher education with faculty, staff, and students.
• Experience operating in databases, responding to Freedom of Information Act requests, and working with Excel.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and with sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high volume and time-sensitive workload.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage and work with human conflict.
• Ability to be detail-oriented when working with databases and generating system reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative and diverse environment.
• Strong commitment to diversity, affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and enforcement of federal and state civil rights laws.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis and allows for a fully remote schedule. The expected start date is as soon as possible after September 29, 2025. The budgeted salary range for the position is $90,000 to $95,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 26, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please submit a resume and cover letter. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Joya Murphy at [e-mail]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [e-mail].

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