Director, Equal Employment Opportunity and Hiring Compliance (Equity Leader)

OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY (UA-OIEQ-IUINA)

The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) furthers the university’s commitment to non-discrimination, civil rights, and advancement of equal opportunities in all University programs in accordance with applicable laws and University policy. OIE coordinates federal compliance for hiring and employment; develops and delivers training and education programs throughout the university regarding prevention, equity and compliance; and addresses concerns related to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation.

The Equity Leader (Director, Equal Employment Opportunity and Hiring Compliance) will serve several primary functions within the Office of Institutional Equity. The Equity Leader reports to the Associate Vice President for Institutional Equity and Title IX and serves on the leadership team as 1 of 5 directors in the office.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinates compliance with OFCCP regulations as they pertain to recruiting, hiring, and other aspects of employment.
• Prepares and completes the university’s affirmative action plans for all campuses.
• Provides campuses, schools, and staff units with data reports supporting recruiting and hiring plans.
• Coordinates with Human Resources, academic affairs offices, and the equity officials on each campus to establish and promote compliance and best practices in employee recruiting and hiring.
• Supervises OIE staff members responsible for data reporting and OIE staff that monitor searches and hiring systems.
• Assists with OIE’s other focus areas including training, communication, annual reporting, and collaboration with internal and external partners and experts.

General Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day operational management of Equity and/or Title IX teams.
• Establishes short-term operational objectives.
• Identifies operational issues and/or areas of improvement and implements solutions to improve processes and/or operational efficiency.
• Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates performance of assigned staff; establishes work priorities, conducts performance reviews, and provides corrective action as needed.
• Ensures adequate staffing and effective scheduling; participates and informs employment decisions for assigned staff.
• Provides direct supervision and oversight of assigned staff and activities; impacts, and is held accountable for, the performance of team and/or assigned staff.
• Ensures and provides training to assigned staff to improve Equity and Title IX operations; researches and identifies development opportunities for assigned staff.
• Keeps next-level leader(s) informed of trends as well as significant problems.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.  

EDUCATION

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred

• Advanced degree or certification in legal, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance, human resources, or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required 

• 2 years in compliance, investigatory, or related field.

Preferred

• Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) compliance experience.
• Experience working with large sets of data.

SKILLS

Required 

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback.
• Instills commitment to organizational goals.

Preferred

• Possesses EEO comprehension and training.
• Excellent judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem-solve.

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana

This is an in-person position. 

$85,000 – $95,000 per year based on experience. 

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Career Level: Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection

Job Family: Legal Compliance

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

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