Department
 

Provost The Center for Awareness, Resolution Education, and Support Team

About the Department
 

Equal Opportunity Programs (EOP), part of the Office of the Provost, has University-wide responsibility that includes coordinating compliance and programs in the areas of Equal Opportunity (EO), Affirmative Action (AA), unlawful discrimination and harassment prevention, accessibility, Veterans and Military-affiliated programs, and Title IX. To achieve its goals the EOP works closely with the Office of Legal Counsel, Human Resources, and Campus and Student Life in collaboration with academic and administrative leaders throughout the University.

Job Summary
 

The Associate Director, Resolution Services/Deputy Title IX Coordinator, is a full-time administrative staff position reporting to the Director of Resolution Services/Deputy Title IX Coordinator and indirectly to the Associate Provost for Equal Opportunity Programs/Title IX Coordinator. The Associate Director is responsible for investigating complaints of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct under the related University Policies made against faculty, other academic appointees, postdoctoral researchers, and third-parties, as well as partnering with Employee and Labor Relations, as needed, on reports and complaints against staff. The Associate Director also is responsible for facilitating alternative resolution options available under University policy. The Associate Director is a subject-matter expert in investigations and conflict resolution in complex organizational settings, specifically related to federal, state and local non-discrimination laws. The Associate Director supports the Director, Resolution Services in the implementation of the University-wide resolution framework under the University’s non-discrimination policies, and day-to-day operations associated with the University’s compliance efforts related to non-discrimination and UChicago CARES core values.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations independently, as primary investigator, of complaints made against faculty, other academic appointees, and postdoctoral researchers alleging discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct, and as needed, those against staff (in partnership with Employee and Labor Relations), under the University’s non-discrimination and harassment policies in compliance with federal, state, and local non-discrimination laws (e.g. , Title VI, Title VII, Title IX).

• Coordinate hearings of the Panel on Unlawful Harassment or Title IX Hearing Panel pursuant to the University’s non-discrimination and harassment policies.

• Facilitates and assists in development of alternative resolution process options available under the University’s non-discrimination and harassment policies (as secondary facilitator), which include alternative resolution (for allegations against students), and additional process options as developed.

• Provides confidential counseling and expertise independently to those who feel they have experienced unlawful treatment based on University programs and activities.

• Conducts, and assist in developing training for members of the campus community on the University’s non-discrimination and harassment policies and relevant process options, and conflict resolution, in partnership with other members of UChicago CARES.

• Assist in developing and conducting training for alternative resolution facilitators, Title IX Personnel, and members of the hearing panels, in partnership with UChicago CARES and other campus partners.

• Collect and maintain data on resolution of complaints made against faculty, other academic appointees and postdoctoral researchers under the University’s non-discrimination and harassment policies, and assist the Director in any related annual reporting, which may include analyzing and presenting data to leaders and assisting in developing strategy to improve outcomes.

• Supports the Director in annual assessment of use and best practices related to resolution practices, and in related annual compliance reporting (e.g. , Annual Safety and Security Report, Illinois Prevention Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act Annual Report, Panel on Unlawful Harassment annual report to the Council of the University Senate, and United Educators quarterly compliance reporting, etc.).

• Supports the Director in the development of content and materials related to resolution process options under the policies, including website content, one-page resource guides, process workflows, and other multi-media efforts to increase awareness and understanding of resolution options.

• Design and implement projects related to matters under the related University policies and processes, and work on cross functional teams to advance the development of University policies, processes, and resolution options.

• Analyze changes to Title IX, Title VII, or other related federal or state regulations related to non-discrimination, as it relates to University policy and procedure.  Present changes to teams and assist with developing strategy.

• Coordinates and monitors department or clinic compliance with minimal guidance.

• Plans and executes internal and external audits and activities to support regulatory agency inspections with minimal guidance.

• Proactively prepares, completes and submits all compliance documentation on a routine basis. Coordinates compliance committee meetings.

• Has a deep understanding to develop and administer policies related to affirmative action, non-discriminatory practices for persons with disabilities, and unlawful harassment or sexual misconduct.

• May provide confidential counseling and expertise to those who feel they have experienced unlawful treatment based on University programs and activities.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Juris Doctorate.

Experience:

• 5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

 

Preferred Competencies  

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

• Excellent organizational skills. 

• Maintain strict confidentiality. 

• Independent judgment. 

• Judgment and maturity in dealing effectively with disclosures.

• Work with faculty, staff, and student populations.

• Consider all points of view with reason, common sense, and empathy and work towards outcomes that resolve a situation. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Handle a workload that can be unpredictable and reflective of an academic calendar cycle. 

• Demonstrated teamwork skills to lead and collaborate with a wide range of constituents. 

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously in an intense and fast-paced environment, set priorities and meet deadlines; knowledge of relevant laws in a higher education setting (e.g., Title IX, VAWA/Campus SaVE, FERPA, Clery). 

• Coordinate and work with others; ability to effectively communicate and work consultatively with faculty and administrators at all levels within the University. 

 

Working Conditions  

• Some evening/weekend work required.

 

Application Documents  

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

• Reference list (required)

 

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Legal & Regulatory Affairs

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

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