EEO Compliance Associate

*38043BR
• Extended Job Title:
• EEO Compliance Associate
• Position Description:
• Provides advice and monitors institutional compliance with equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination laws and regulations.
• Requisition ID:
• 38043BR
• Travel Required:
• Up to 25%
• Major/Essential Functions:
• • Conduct independent and unbiased investigations of internal complaints of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and Title IX complaints involving employees. This includes handling all stages of complaints of discrimination, unlawful employment practices, and Title IX violations including intake, evaluation, investigation, reporting, and findings.
• Ability to gather facts, conduct investigative interviews, identify witnesses, evaluate evidence and credibility, and interpret and apply EEO laws, Title IX regulations, and other laws and employment policies.
• Requires significant writing and analysis. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to analyze information and data with attention to detail. Must use sound judgment in determining findings and prepare accurate and thorough written reports of findings.
• Work closely with Human Resources staff at the component institutions to advise those offices on matters relating to discrimination, affirmative action, and employment law, including providing guidance on various personnel issues including workplace behavior, ADA accommodations, leaves of absence, and terminations.
• Collaborate with Title IX Offices at the different institutions and assist in addressing and investigating Title IX matters.
• Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution and managing challenging situations.
• Possess knowledge of EEO, Title IX, Executive Order 11246, and other employment laws and regulations and ability to research and apply those and other laws.
• Ability to develop and deliver training for faculty and staff at the component institutions.
• Collaborate with offices across campuses to coordinate the compliance efforts associated with the University's obligations under equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws and regulations. Must have the ability to work with diverse groups/organizations.
• Review, develop, or draft policies for all component institutions.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and to handle sensitive matters.
• Grant Funded?:
• No
• Pay Basis:
• Monthly
• Work Location:
• Lubbock
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Three to five years of legal experience.
Experience in conducting internal and external investigations.
Knowledge of federal and state equal opportunity and anti-discrimination laws and regulations, including Title VII, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Clery Act, and Affirmative Action laws.
• Department:
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Required Attachments:
• Cover Letter, Resume / CV, Writing Sample
• Job Type:
• Full Time
• Job Group:
• Legal Professionals
• Shift:
• Day
• Required Qualifications:
• JD degree or ability to qualify for admission to practice before the Texas Bar if not presently admitted.
• Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
• About the Department and/or College:
• The Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) is responsible for ensuring that the component institutions of the Texas Tech University System (TTU, TTUHSC, TTUHSC El Paso, Angelo State University, and Midwestern State University) are in compliance with equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination laws. OEO functions as a neutral party in conducting comprehensive investigations of internal complaints of discrimination and harassment. Our office oversees the Affirmative Action Program for the component institutions, and advises faculty and staff on discrimination, affirmative action, and equal opportunity matters.
• Safety Information:
• Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
• Pay Statement:
• Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.
• EEO Statement:
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
• About the University:
• Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the 'Hub City' because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.