Case Western Reserve University · 18 hours ago
Director of Equity
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$66K/yr - $83K/yr
5+ years expCase Western Reserve University is committed to compliance with equal employment opportunity and civil rights laws. The Director of Equity and Deputy Title IX Coordinator oversees compliance operations, manages investigations of discrimination and harassment, and provides training and support to the university community.
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Responsibilities
Maintain a case load and thoroughly investigates internal complaints of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, and implements employee religious, pregnancy, and disability accommodations. Prepare investigation reports, no contact directives, equity complaints of discrimination, presentations, memoranda and summaries, and other documents related to matters handled by the office for equity. (15%)
Provide oversight of investigations assigned to equity specialists. Maintain the case management database which organizes, manages, and tracks all complaints. Work with the equity specialists and investigators to ensure that the database is up to date. Ensure a well-documented reporting and resolution process in line with university's expectations for document retention and privacy (Advocate, UDrive, Google Sheets). (15%)
Review student and employee requests for accommodation based on religion, pregnancy, and disability, engage in the interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations and issue decisions granting or denying, or modifying, the requests for accommodation. (15%)
Create and present training and education to students, faculty and staff on equity, human resources-related, equal employment opportunity and other topics relating to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodation, micro-aggressions, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other topics relating to the mission of the office for equity. Understand the sexual harassment policy, non-discrimination policy, and anti-retaliation policy, and other polices and advise members of the university community about these policies. (10%)
Act as the vice president's principal liaison and representative with internal partners (maintain partnerships with divisions/ departments such as academic affairs, student affairs, human resources, public safety, to ensure accessible, prompt, and effective management of all matters related to equity). (10%)
Serve as a resource to the Case Western Reserve University community as it relates to equal opportunity and civil rights laws and regulations. Counsel and advise faculty, staff, and students on equity concerns and university policy and processes related to equal opportunity. (10%)
Onboard, train and develop equity specialist investigators and department assistant. (8%)
Develop and oversee office processes and procedures to ensure efficiency, quality, and prompt investigations and reporting pathways to the office of equity. (5%)
In conjunction with the vice president, oversee and train the advisors of choice and hearing and appeal panel members. (5%)
Understand the sexual harassment policy, non-discrimination policy and anti-retaliation policy, and other polices, and advise members of the university community about these policies. (5%)
Handle special projects and perform other duties as needed. Stay current with knowledge of current laws, rules and regulations affecting the office and advise the vice president accordingly. Serve as hearing chair or panel member when appropriate. (2%)
Qualification
Required
5 or more years of related experience in equity and civil rights work and/or human resources preferably in higher education
Demonstrated expertise in conducting interviews and/or investigations in a sensitive and confidential manner
Advanced degree in business administration, law, social work, psychology, or related field required
Master's degree required; JD degree preferred
Ability to effectively investigate allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual violence and sexual harassment, and requests for accommodation, and draft related documents, such as investigation reports, letters and communications
Ability to develop, create and deliver training and educational programs for students, faculty and staff on issues relating to the mission of the office for equity
Demonstrated superior judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential communications
Excellent communication skills; oral, written and listening
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in person and remotely
Effective project management, organizational and analytical skills
Must have a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines in approaching responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships with a variety of constituencies
Demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations related to discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, of students and employees based on all protected categories and all community members, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADEA, ADA/Section 504
Demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations requiring accommodation of students and employees with disabilities, and based on pregnancy, parental status and religious belief
Ability to meet consistent in-person attendance
Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face
Ability to provide annual trainings
Ability to conduct sensitive and confidential investigations
Maintain a strong working relationship with the vice president, department team, cross-functional staff, and internal and external partners
Proficient in Microsoft office products; Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest
Willingness to learn and work with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and technologies
Benefits
Excellent healthcare
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Paid time off
Winter recess
Company
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is among the nation's leading research institutions.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$1.17M2015-10-12Grant· $1.17M
Leadership Team
Caden Kacmarynski
Co-Founder and President - Case Quantum Computing
Christine Kush
Associate Dean, Corporate Partnerships and Executive Education
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