Position
#: (NUNC)…6065
Developed
by:………LMK
Reviewed
by:.….RHL; LK
Approved
by:………..RLC
Date:………4/92, 7/98, 4/00
UNIVERSITY OF
Position
Description
TITLE: Director, Affirmative
Action, Equal Opportunity & Diversity
DIVISION: President’s Office
REPORTS TO: President
GRADE: 17
SUPERVISES: Support staff
BASIC FUNCTION:
Reporting to the President of the University, the Director
will serve as an educator and spokesperson on the campus and in the community
regarding issues of affirmative action, equal opportunity and diversity, and
will develop, implement, supervise and monitor affirmative action/equal
opportunity employment programs in compliance with government regulations,
Board of Governors’ policy and the University’s goals to enhance diversity
within the University community. Other
responsibilities will include maintaining record-keeping procedures, conducting
compliance reviews, preparing AA/EEO reports and plans, and monitoring all
stages of job searches. The Director
will be responsible for handling and monitoring complaints of discrimination
and harassment and for providing training and counseling in matters related to
equity and affirmative action.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish and implement affirmative action/equal
opportunity programs in compliance with government legislation and the
University’s goals.
Provide leadership to the campus and state
communities concerning matters related to equity and affirmative action and
provide leadership in educating these groups as to the broad benefits of
affirmative action. Such activities may include classroom instruction,
involvement in course and curriculum development, the development and conduct
of conference and workshops related to topics of equity and affirmative action
and conducting or supervising research studies on related issues.
Serve as a member of the President’s staff to
promote the goals of affirmative action in policy and procedural matters.
Coordinate, facilitate and provide expertise and
support to campus groups and individuals such as: Handicapped Services,
Minority Student Affairs and Women’s Studies.
Provide linkages and enhance the sense of community among the four
divisions and several campuses of the University regarding affirmative action
matters.
Coordinate and provide guidance in all hiring
decisions and in recruiting members of special populations. Review hiring procedures used to fill each
position for compliance with affirmative action regulations and exercise
approval in this regard before any staff or faculty position can be filled.
Initiate and propose, in cooperation with affected
offices and groups, changes relating to employment, student recruitment,
student life, public affairs and academic matters, as may be appropriate in
expanding the University’s commitment to promote equity and access for special
populations.
Provide counsel, support, and referral to
individuals and groups with concerns regarding equity and affirmative action at
the University.
Revise and refine the Affirmative Action Plan and procedures
on a continuing basis.
Articulate the University’s goals, principals and
procedures for equity and affirmative action to outside agencies and groups
such as State and Federal offices, agencies assisting in finding qualified
candidates for positions and personnel from other colleges and universities.
OTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise the record-keeping procedures, compliance
reviews, audits and reporting procedures pertaining to all facets of the
University’s Affirmative Action Plan.
Coordinate policies pertaining to Title VI and Title
IX.
Write and prepare AA/EEO report and plans. Gather and interpret data requested by
persons or groups either on or off campus.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers and word processing,
database management and spreadsheet software.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
This position is not substantially exposed to
adverse environmental conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: Master’s or
equivalent advanced degree; at least three years of experience managing AA/EEO
and/or diversity programs, preferably in higher education, as well as
demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply and monitor AA/EEO and ADA/504
laws and regulations; demonstrated experience in counseling and conflict
resolution techniques; experience as an educator or trainer in diversity and
affirmative action issues; demonstrated ability to develop contacts with
external constituencies representing protected classes; experience working with
culturally diverse populations; demonstrated commitment to the principles of
affirmative action; ability to organize, coordinate, and supervise support
staff; excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Experience within a
unionized environment desirable.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.