Job Details

Equal Opportunity Consultant

Position Number: 6350032
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

Equal Opportunity Consultant

Job Summary

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO) is responsible for overseeing the University's compliance with University Policy and various state and federal regulations related to discrimination and sexual misconduct. The OEO is a resource for students, staff, faculty and other University community members who wish to report and address issues of discrimination and/or sexual misconduct.

An Equal Opportunity Consultant act as a consultant and advisor to the University Community regarding compliance with University policy and state and federal law relevant to prohibited discrimination, equal opportunity and access, disability accommodations, and other issues consistent with state and federal law.

Responsibilities
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description and description of job responsibilities.

Essential Functions:
1. Serves as a resource to University administrators, patients, guests or participants, faculty, staff, and students when equal opportunity issues arise.
2. Conducts initial review of incoming discrimination complaints and disability accommodation requests for sufficiency of information.
3. Facilitates resolution of complaints through mediation, negotiation, etc., when determined as an appropriate resolution process. Coordinates communication between parties and the Office of General Counsel in settlement negotiations.
4. Independently plans and conducts investigations: Interviews complaining and responding parties and witnesses; Identifies, gathers, and reviews documentary or other evidence; Analyzes all evidence gathered during investigations, in relation to relevant University of Utah policy, state and federal laws; Concludes or recommends whether a violation of the statutes and/or policies has occurred and prepares a written report; Updates and maintains OEO databases.
5. Coordinates with University Administration during an investigation. Serves as a support and a resource during appeals or other University hearing processes.
6. Manages and prepares OEO files for discovery or trial preparation. Evaluates faculty, staff, and visitor requests for accommodation and investigates alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (ADA) or section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), and serves as a resource to the University regarding issues related to the ADA, accommodations, and disability access.
7. Develops and delivers training regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, and the ADA/Section 504. Updates and modifies current OEO training in the areas of University obligations in compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action state and federal laws.
8. Prepares initial draft of University response to State or Federal government inquiries or complaints. Attends administrative hearings and mediation conferences with state and federal agencies.
9. Other duties as assigned.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (JD) or Masters of Legal Studies (MLS) degree required. Experience in Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, mediation, a relevant area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) preferred. A broad and substantive understanding of investigations, legal analysis and writing, and litigation processes in the areas of equal opportunity, discrimination law, disability law, and administrative employment processes. Excellent presentation skills and demonstrated effective human relations and communication skills are also required.

Preferences
Juris Doctorate (JD) degree preferred. Strong legal writing skills preferred. Preference may be given to those with two or more years of experience working in the areas of civil rights compliance, student conduct, or a similar field; experience with trauma-informed support services, conducting investigations or supporting individuals who have experienced sexual violence or civil rights issues; advancing compliance with government regulations that pertain to students, faculty and university staff, including Title IX, Clery Act, Title VI, Title VII, Section 504, ADA and other civil rights laws and regulations. Preference may be given to individuals who are bilingual (fluent in both written and spoken languages) in addition to English.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42368B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M-F, 8-5
Department: 00288 - Equal Opport - Affirm Action
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 80000 to 95000
Close Date: 8/11/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/184948