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Senior Equity Specialist

Job Description

Job Title

Senior Equity Specialist

Job Description

The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) at the University of Notre Dame is dedicated to fostering a campus environment that is inclusive, respectful, and compliant with all federal and state laws and university policies. We are committed to addressing issues of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, and promoting a culture of equity and fairness for all members of our university community.

As a Senior Equity Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with relevant federal and state laws, as well as university policies, while managing day-to-day responsibilities associated with Title IX, Title VII, and other regulatory complaints of harassment and discrimination. Reporting directly to the Director of Response and Resolution, you will work closely to uphold a fair and neutral process for all parties involved.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the primary investigator for cases alleging discriminatory and sexual harassment, including but not limited to sexual assault, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and conduct that creates a hostile environment.
  • Develop investigation plans for each assigned case to gather relevant evidence.
  • Conduct interviews with complainants, respondents, and witnesses, ensuring a prompt, fair, and neutral process throughout.
  • Maintain accurate and thorough records of the investigatory process, including file preparation and documentation.
  • Prepare comprehensive written investigative reports that identify issues, summarize evidence, and make findings.
  • Provide periodic updates on the status of complaints and investigations to appropriate staff.
  • Receive and process inquiries and complaints from the campus community and third parties, ensuring a fair and neutral process for all parties involved.
  • Collaborate with other campus offices to coordinate and execute the university’s response and investigation of complaints in accordance with university policy and procedure.
  • Assist in conducting campus trainings on sexual and discriminatory harassment.
  • Assist with the annual review of policies and procedures to identify and integrate best practices in the investigation and case management process.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive university training program for students, faculty, and staff.
Be part of a team that is committed to creating a campus environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered. Your expertise and dedication will play a crucial role in shaping a brighter future for our university community.

Apply today and embark on a rewarding career path with us at University of Notre Dame!

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Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree
Investigative Experience: Prior work conducting investigations in Title IX, employment, law or related fields.
Expected Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Advanced degree in a related field

Special Instructions to Applicants

We encourage anyone with interest to apply, even if you don’t have all of the qualifications listed.

Our team will work with a successful candidate to continue development of the necessary skills in this ever-changing work by providing structured professional development programs, experiential learning, and self-directed growth.

Department

Office of Institutional Equity (10125)

Department Website

oie.nd.edu

Family / Sub-Family

HR / Institutional Equity

Career Stream/Level

EIC 3 Specialist

Department Hiring Pay Range

Up to $80,000 | Commensurate with experience

Pay ID

Semi-Monthly

FLSA Status

S1 - FT Exempt

Job Category

Administrator/Professional

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule: Days of Week & Hours

Monday – Friday | 8am-5pm

Schedule: Hours/Week

40

Schedule: # of months

12

Job Posting Date (Campus)

01/13/2025

Job Posting Date (Public)

01/13/2025

Job Closing Date

01/27/2025

Posting Type

Open To All Applicants

Posting Number

S251706

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/36838

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