Associate Director of Equal Opportunity

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico’s Office of Compliance, Ethics & Equal Opportunity (CEEO) seeks an Associate Director of Equal Opportunity to provide support to the Director of Equal Opportunity and administrative management of CEEO’s investigative team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist the Director of Equal Opportunity in development and implementation of affirmative action and equal opportunity goals and objectives for academic and non-academic staff, and ensure the University’s compliance with all local, state and federal civil rights laws and regulations including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Clery Act.
• Assist the Director of Equal Opportunity in the areas of internal and external training; equal opportunity programming;

policy development, revision, and maintenance; supervision and management of staff; investigative training and compliance.

• Collaborate with the Title IX Coordinator to ensure compliance with Title IX, both internal and external to CEEO.
• Collaborate with the Clery Coordinator to ensure compliance with the Clery Act and campus safety, both internal and external to CEEO.
• Establish and maintain liaison relationships with stakeholders on and off campus and provide guidance to the University community.
• Serve in the Director of Equal Opportunity’s capacity as needed and when appropriate.
• Supervise the CEEO Compliance Manager(s) and provide oversight for the investigative function of CEEO, which involves managing the CEEO caseload, training investigators, ensuring timely and thorough investigations, and ensuring data integrity.
• Act as Deputy ADA Coordinator.

The selected candidate should be :

• Highly versed in labor and employment law, Clery Act requirements, and all civil rights laws
• Able to work both independently, collaboratively, and on sensitive matters professionally and in a confidential matter
• Versed in supervision and management of higher education staff and knowledgeable of the unique functions of an educational environment
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing
• Experienced in supervising investigative staff and case management
• Able to revise and draft civil rights and other policies as necessary
• Comfortable and adept in using case management software, and leveraging that software to produce reports and other important data for senior leadership and stakeholders

CEEO is an internal compliance office that provides guidance to the University community in a variety of compliance areas.

It provides services to students, staff, and faculty in the areas of civil rights, campus safety and VAWA compliance, minors on campus, accessibility and accommodations, affirmative action, and general compliance.

Our mission is to promote equal access and treatment for all, to promote a safe environment free of discrimination and inequity, and to foster a culture of ethics in the University community.

Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Juris Doctor or LLM (Master of Laws)

Additional RequirementsThe selected candidate will successfully complete the ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP) within one year of hire.

CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentCompliance Ethics & Equal Opp (016A) Employment TypeStaff Staff TypeRegular - Full-Time Term End Date StatusExempt Pay$6,666.

66 - $7,916.66 Monthly Benefits EligibleThis is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the home page for a more information.