Upstate Medical University · 10 hours ago
Assistant to the Institutional Equity Officer
Syracuse-Auburn Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expUpstate Medical University is seeking an Assistant to the Institutional Equity Officer who will provide essential administrative and intake support for the Office of Institutional Equity. This role involves managing confidential information, serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries related to discrimination or harassment, and supporting policy review and revisions.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, callers, and email inquiries related to discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment
Provide supportive resources (EAP, UPD, Counseling Services, etc.) and conduct preliminary intake by gathering essential information about the concern or incident
Handle all inquiries with sensitivity, discretion, and appropriate referral within or outside the office
Assess urgency of reports and exercise independent judgment in response
Maintain and organize confidential case files, including materials related to Title VI and Title IX reports
Compile data and assist with preparing information for investigations, grievances, discipline, lawsuits, and external agency complaints
Collaborate with Employee/Labor Relations on matters involving potential employee discipline or student conduct issues
Support policy review and revisions for the OIE office
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and two years relevant work experience in a professional office position serving diverse communities
Strong competency and experience in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to prioritize tasks
Preferred
Familiarity with Title VI, Title IX, and Equal Employment laws
Maxient system experience
Strong administrative, budgeting, communication, and organizational skills
Experience with equity initiatives, academic training, or work within higher education, student affairs, legal, human resources, hospital administration, or similar fields
Company
Upstate Medical University
The State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse encompasses a College of Medicine
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Baldrick's Foundation
2023-11-21Grant
Leadership Team
William G. Veit
Assistant vice president for internal audit and enterprise risk management
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