Equal Opportunity Consultant

Job Summary The Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX is responsible for overseeing the University’s compliance with University Policy and various state and federal regulations related to discrimination and sexual misconduct. The OEO is a resource for students, staff, faculty and other University community members who wish to report and address issues of discrimination and/or sexual misconduct. An Equal Opportunity Consultant acts as a consultant and advisor to the University Community regarding compliance with University policy and state and federal law relevant to prohibited discrimination, equal opportunity and access, disability accommodations, and other issues consistent with state and federal law. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu Responsibilities Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description and description of job responsibilities. Essential Functions: Serves as a resource to University administrators, patients, guests or participants, faculty, staff, and students when equal opportunity issues arise. Conducts initial review of incoming discrimination complaints and disability accommodation requests for sufficiency of information. Facilitates resolution of complaints through mediation, negotiation, etc., when determined as an appropriate resolution process. Coordinates communication between parties and the Office of General Counsel in settlement negotiations. Independently plans and conducts investigations: Interviews complaining and responding parties and witnesses; Identifies, gathers, and reviews documentary or other evidence; Analyzes all evidence gathered during investigations, in relation to relevant University of Utah policy, state and federal laws; Concludes or recommends whether a violation of the statutes and/or policies has occurred and prepares a written report; Updates and maintains OEO databases. Coordinates with University Administration during an investigation. Serves as a support and a resource during appeals or other University hearing processes. Manages and prepares OEO files for discovery or trial preparation. Evaluates faculty, staff, and visitor requests for accommodation and investigates alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (ADA) or section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), and serves as a resource to the University regarding issues related to the ADA, accommodations, and disability access. Develops and delivers training regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, and the ADN Section 504. Updates and modifies current OEO training in the areas of University obligations in compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action state and federal laws. Prepares initial draft of University response to State or Federal government inquiries or complaints. Attends administrative hearings and mediation conferences with state and federal agencies. Other duties as assigned. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Compliance Specialist, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience. Preferences Juris Doctorate (JD) degree, strong legal writing skills. Preference may be given to those with two or more years of experience working in the areas of civil rights compliance, student conduct, or a similar field; experience with trauma‑informed support services, conducting investigations or supporting individuals who have experienced sexual violence or civil rights issues; advancing compliance with government regulations that pertain to students, faculty and university staff, including Title IX, Clery Act, Title VI, Title VII, Section 504, ADA and other civil rights laws and regulations. Preference may be given to individuals who are bilingual (fluent in both written and spoken languages) in addition to English. Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post‑retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post‑retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at The report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security‑related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period. Type Benefited Staff #J-18808-Ljbffr