Institutional Equity Compliance Officer

at  Purdue University

Job Description
Req Id: 33432
Job Title: Institutional Equity Compliance Officer
City: Fort Wayne
Job Description:

JOIN PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE

Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. PFW is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. We strive to add hardworking people to our team and we are currently seeking an Institutional Equity Compliance Officer in our Human Resources & Office of Institutional Equity department. The annual salary for this position is 57,000.00.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct investigations and reports regarding complaints of discrimination and harassment involving faculty, staff, and students in accordance with university policies and procedures.
• Prepare and facilitate trainings, workshops, procedures and pathways that lead to resolution.
• Conduct outreach and monitor progress to ensure compliance with university policies.
• Analyze workforce data and prepare annual affirmative action plan(s).
• Assist in the intake and resolution of reports of conflict, potential harassment, or discrimination through information, advice, and informal resolution.
• Manage and monitor annual training for students and employees related to Title IX.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in legal, compliance, law enforcement, or higher or related field.
• 2 years of experience conducting fact-based investigations, developing and presenting training materials, policy compliance, and affirmative action planning.
• Knowledge of federal and state EEO laws pertaining to discrimination, harassment, Title IX, AA/EO, the ADA, & FERPA in an educational or public setting.
• The ability to conduct fact-based investigations of a confidential and sensitive nature in accordance with written policies and procedures without bias.
• Work with diverse populations and a demonstrated skill in furthering community standards.
• Knowledgeable in affirmative action plan preparation and implementation.
• Ability to work independently and ability to prioritize and manage complex and difficult projects.
• Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills demonstrated through strong written and oral communication.
• Proficient with computers, software applications and emerging technologies and use of virtual meeting platforms.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s degree or JD preferred.
• Experience with Maxient, Banner, Brightspace, or other LMS software.

• Conduct investigations and reports regarding complaints of discrimination and harassment involving faculty, staff, and students in accordance with university policies and procedures.
• Prepare and facilitate trainings, workshops, procedures and pathways that lead to resolution.
• Conduct outreach and monitor progress to ensure compliance with university policies.
• Analyze workforce data and prepare annual affirmative action plan(s).
• Assist in the intake and resolution of reports of conflict, potential harassment, or discrimination through information, advice, and informal resolution.
• Manage and monitor annual training for students and employees related to Title IX