Employee Relations Partner/Senior Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree;
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience involving the investigation or enforcement of anti-discrimination policies or programs in employment or education, including but not limited to Title VI, VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Pregnant Worker Fairness Act (PWFA).

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Master's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field;
• Three (3) years of human resources, employee relations, Title IX, or related experience;
• Three (3) years of experience in providing education and outreach related compliance training, specifically related to civil rights laws;
• Experience in developing and managing educational campaigns and training programs;
• Minimum of three (3) years involving the investigation or enforcement of anti-discrimination policies or programs in employment or education, including but not limited to Title VI, VII , Title IX, ADA, or PWFA;
• Experience with Title IX investigations;
• Experience working with Workday (HCM);
• Experience working in Higher Education setting.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Administration

• Develop and maintain working relationships with departments and administration.

Complaint Processing and Investigations

• Receive, investigate, and mediate employee complaints with regard to all discriminatory actions within the UA Little Rock community;
• Serve as an investigator for Title VI, VII and IX complaints;
• Assists Title IX Director with efforts to ensure compliance with Title IX by coordinating and ensuring timely completion of the university's response and investigation of complaints pursuant to Title IX;
• Receive and process, in a timely manner, complaints from students, employees and third parties regarding violations of our Title VI, VII, and IX policies; conduct research and make referrals to other resources as needed (e.g. University Police, Disability Resources Services; Dean of Students);
• Provide information regarding available resources, interim and supportive measures and resolution options.

Training and Educational Outreach

• Provide strategic direction for training initiatives on non-discrimination, disability, harassment, and other topics designed to increase awareness and support of all applicable laws and regulations;
• Prepare and disseminate educational materials, including brochures, posters and web-based materials that informs the campus community of rights and responsibilities, including and no limited to Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and other employment laws;
• Develop and coordinate training for students and employees regarding their rights under Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and other employment laws, as well as, other complaint procedures;
• Serve as resource to the campus community including the coordination of training, education and prevention efforts;
• Regularly attend education programs to better understand best practices as they relate to Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and other employment law issues;
• Stay abreast of current federal and state laws, regulations and trends in the field of education related to harassment and other discriminatory practices.

Reporting, Surveys and Data Management

• Assist in preparing annual reports for the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources and Associate General Counsel;
• Maintain accurate and secure case records and database of complaints and resolutions in compliance with legal and University policies;
• Assist in coordinating and overseeing the implementation of periodic assessments of campus climate surveys;
• Conduct employment law research and stay abreast of national trends related to discrimination and related state and federal laws and regulations and monitor university's policies and procedures accordingly.

Communication and Rapport Development

• Maintain good communication and networking to maintain positive relations between the students, employees and the community;
• Effectively present information and conduct scheduled and on-demand employee training on areas of responsibilities;
• Assist in reporting appropriate complaints to the Department of Public Safety as required by the Clery Act;
• Collaborate with other university offices and community agencies to support the campus community in addressing Title VI, VII and IX issues and providing appropriate communication and cooperation.

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of current equal opportunity laws, regulations and guidelines including but not limited to Title VI, VII, Title IX, ADA, PWFA, VAWA and other applicable laws, policies and ability to interpret federal and state equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws and regulations;
• Ability to use a high degree of discretion and maintain confidential information;
• Ability to exercise independent judgement when handling employee, student and public inquiries and complaints;
• Ability to compose and edit correspondence, reports, statistical analysis and other documents;
• Ability to organize and present clear and concise oral and written reports of findings and recommendations;
• Possess strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail;
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid objective conclusions;
• Ability to communicate effectively and present information to multiple audiences including students, employees, supervisors, administrators and the public;
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing with attention to details;
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to build trust, collaborative relationships and partnerships across campus fostering a culture of equal opportunity, access and compliance;
• Possess excellent listening skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.