Equal Opportunity Specialist

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,300 - 83,300; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a professional to join the Equal Opportunity Services Department. This role involves developing and administering EO policies, providing resolutions for discrimination complaints, and delivering programming to promote awareness of issues such as sexual misconduct.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a related field and a J.D. is preferred. The expected salary ranges from $65,300 to $83,300.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of EO policies and procedures.
• Minimum of one year of directly job-related experience.
• J.D. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide resolution of complaints of unlawful discrimination.
• Implement courses of action to address complaints.
• Deliver antidiscrimination programming and training.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Regulatory interpretation

Investigative skills

Training delivery

Knowledge of ADA regulations

Education

4 year degree in a related field

Job description

Department: Equal Opportunity Services Salary: $65,300 - $83,300

Performs professional work involved in the development and administration of the equal opportunity (EO) policies and procedures of the University of Houston System and the University of Houston Office of Equal Opportunity Services (EOS).

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt and equitable resolution of complaints of unlawful discrimination, including sexual misconduct.
• Interprets University policies and procedures, and local, state and federal rules and regulations related to EO issues.
• Investigates and resolves complaints of unlawful discrimination which includes interviewing witnesses, analyzing evidence, drafts investigative reports and in conjunction with the appropriate administrators, implements courses of action to address those matters.
• Designs, implements, and delivers antidiscrimination programming for the University, including delivering ongoing training designed to promote awareness and prevent sexual misconduct, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
• Provides access and accommodation assistance for students and employees with pregnancy-related conditions and/or disabilities consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• May schedule, plan, coordinate and organize special events for the EOS.
• May prepare, edit and produce publications for the EOS.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

MQ: Education; Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Experience: Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.

J.D. preferred.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.