Equal Opportunity Associate (Hickory)
Full Time
Hickory, NC
$65,000 - $72,000 a year
Posted
Job description
Posting Details
Request to Recruit
Location
Hickory, NC
Faculty Rank
No
Provide Rank
n/a
Position Number
091821
Department
Office of Access & Equity: Equal Opportunity - 630000
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Background knowledge and training in Title IX and related guidance
- Working knowledge of the Clery Act, VAWA, FERPA, and relevant North Carolina statutes
- Ability to work on complex and confidential issues utilizing judgment, tact, and resourcefulness
- Experience in providing workshops to a variety of populations
License/Certification Required
n/a
Preferred Qualifications
- Title IX investigator training/certification
- Experience in training development and delivery
- Experience in conducting equitable, confidential inquiries and investigations in discrimination and Title IX cases
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The
Equal Opportunity Associate works closely with the relevant
University, state, and federal policies and mandates regarding Title IX, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization, Title
VII
, the Age Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy, Campus Crime Statistics Act, etc.
The Equal Opportunity Associate will have the following responsibilities related to investigations:
The Equal Opportunity Associate will have the following responsibilities related to investigations:
- Process, investigate, and mediate complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation from students, faculty, and staff.
- Operationalize all relevant University, state, and federal policies and mandates regarding the investigation of discrimination and unlawful harassment.
- Provide equitable and fair treatment to all parties interviewed and accessed in relation to any investigation.
- Conduct unbiased and trauma-informed interviews with all parties in relation to any investigation.
- Author comprehensive investigative reports illuminating all relevant details to a complaint including, but not limited to, interview summaries and material evidence review.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files, including, but not limited to, a timeline of the investigative process and communication with all relevant parties associated with an investigation.
- Maintain a high level of privacy and confidentiality during all proceedings with the utmost discretion and sensitivity to all parties accessed and associated with an investigation.
- Assist in the complaint process by being available to confer with members of the campus community regarding policy, procedures, and protections under University policy.
The Equal Opportunity Associate will also have the following responsibilities in association with their role:
- Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive University policies, procedures, and practices in association with University Policy, civil rights laws, including, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, Section 504, etc.
- Work collaboratively with important campus stakeholders, including, but not limited to, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Human Resources, regarding the maintenance of a safe, inclusive campus community.
- Assist in efforts to prevent and respond to sexual and relationship violence, including, but not limited to, client intake and follow-up, and participation in campus and community committees.
- Assist in training and educational efforts of University students, employees, and community members regarding equal opportunity laws and compliance issues. Assist in maintaining accurate training records and public dissemination.
- Participate in active and ongoing training and professional development.
- Facilitates the interactive process for employees seeking disability, religious, and pregnancy-related accommodations. Promotes and assists in providing access to ensure inclusive environments for University events.
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type
1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with some night hours
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Mandatory Staff
No
Suggested Salary Range
$65,000 - $72,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Physical Demands of Position
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
05/10/2023
Closing Date
06/11/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Evaluation of Applications Begins
06/09/2023
Proposed Date of Hire
07/31/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Attach a List of References with Contact Information
Search Chair Name
Alicia Vest
Search Chair Email
vestad@appstate.edu
Disability Accommodation Information
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Important Contacts:
Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu
ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
Important Contacts:
Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu
ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
Clery Act:
Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery
Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. This position may or may not be eligible for H-1B sponsorship; EHRA positions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request further information about sponsorship for this position, please contact International Student and Scholar Services and Outreach at
issso@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/39953
Posting Number
201501163P
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