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Director of Equity (Job 14192)

Position Number: 6862887
Location: Cleveland, OH
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

Director of Equity (Job# 14192)

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Director of Equity and Deputy Title IX Coordinator assists the Vice President in overseeing Case Western Reserve University compliance with equal employment opportunity and civil rights laws and regulations. Manages day-to-day operations with compliance obligations pursuant to but not limited to: Titles VII and IX; the Violence Against Women (VAWA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and other local, state, and federal laws regarding discrimination and harassment in education or employment. The director supports the equity specialist investigators and oversees the investigation process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintain a case load and thoroughly investigates internal complaints of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, and implements employee religious, pregnancy, and disability accommodations. Prepare investigation reports, no contact directives, equity complaints of discrimination, presentations, memoranda and summaries, and other documents related to matters handled by the office for equity. (15%)

Provide oversight of investigations assigned to equity specialists. Maintain the case management database which organizes, manages, and tracks all complaints. Work with the equity specialists and investigators to ensure that the database is up to date. Ensure a well-documented reporting and resolution process in line with university's expectations for document retention and privacy (Advocate, UDrive, Google Sheets). (15%)

Review student and employee requests for accommodation based on religion, pregnancy, and disability, engage in the interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations and issue decisions granting or denying, or modifying, the requests for accommodation. (15%)

Create and present training and education to students, faculty and staff on equity, human resources-related, equal employment opportunity and other topics relating to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodation, micro-aggressions, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other topics relating to the mission of the office for equity. Understand the sexual harassment policy, non-discrimination policy, and anti-retaliation policy, and other polices and advise members of the university community about these policies. (10%)

Act as the vice president's principal liaison and representative with internal partners (maintain partnerships with divisions/ departments such as academic affairs, student affairs, human resources, public safety, to ensure accessible, prompt, and effective management of all matters related to equity). (10%)

Serve as a resource to the Case Western Reserve University community as it relates to equal opportunity and civil rights laws and regulations. Counsel and advise faculty, staff, and students on equity concerns and university policy and processes related to equal opportunity.Â(10%)

Onboard, train and develop equity specialist investigators and department assistant.Â(8%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develop and oversee office processes and procedures to ensure efficiency, quality, and prompt investigations and reporting pathways to the office of equity.Â(5%)

In conjunction with the vice president, oversee and train the advisors of choice and hearing and appeal panel members. (5%)

Understand the sexual harassment policy, non-discrimination policy and anti-retaliation policy, and other polices, and advise members of the university community about these policies. (5%)

Handle special projects and perform other duties as needed. Stay current with knowledge of current laws, rules and regulations affecting the office and advise the vice president accordingly.ÂServe as hearing chair or panel member when appropriate. (2%)

CONTACTS

Department: Continuous contact with vice president for direction and coordination of activities of the office.

University: Regular contact with the Office of General Counsel, occasionally for legal advice, requests for information; Office of Human Resources to collaborate on matters involving university employees; offices in Student Affairs and the Office of the Provost; employees, supervisors and students daily to answer questions, and work on issues. Occasional contact with faculty to answer questions, and work on issues. Regular in-person, on campus contact with employees in connection with complaints, investigation, training and information requests.

External: Occasional contact with callers for information requests. Occasional contact with compliance agencies, for annual reports and information.

Students: Regular in-person, on campus contact with students in connection with complaints, investigations, training and information requests.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Share supervisory oversight (not direct supervision) with vice president of the department assistant and indirectly oversee the work for the equity specialist investigators.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 5 or more years of related experience in equity and civil rights work and/or human resources preferably in higher education. Demonstrated expertise in conducting interviews and/or investigations in a sensitive and confidential manner.

Education: Advanced degree in business administration, law, social work, psychology, or related field required. Master's degree required; JD degree preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Ability to effectively investigate allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual violence and sexual harassment, and requests for accommodation, and draft related documents, such as investigation reports, letters and communications.

Ability to develop, create and deliver training and educational programs for students, faculty and staff on issues relating to the mission of the office for equity.

Demonstrated superior judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential communications.

Excellent communication skills; oral, written and listening.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in person and remotely.

Effective project management, organizational and analytical skills.

Must have a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines in approaching responsibilities.

Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships with a variety of constituencies.

Demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations related to discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, of students and employees based on all protected categories and all community members, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADEA, ADA/Section 504.

Demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations requiring accommodation of students and employees with disabilities, and based on pregnancy, parental status and religious belief.

Ability to meet consistent in-person attendance.

Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.

Ability to provide annual trainings.

Ability to conduct sensitive and confidential investigations.

Maintain a strong working relationship with the vice president, department team, cross-functional staff, and internal and external partners.

Proficient in Microsoft office products; Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint..

Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.

Willingness to learn and work with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and technologies.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical office working conditions.ÂMay be required to work some weekends and evenings. May encounter angry and upset individuals.ÂThe position may require driving personal vehicle to meetings outside the university or at the Health Education Campus.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $65,779 and $83,210, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.

Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

EEO STATEMENT

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.

APPLY ONLINE

We invite interested, qualified applicants to browse our website at http://jobs.case.edu for job ID 14192.