Senior Equal Opportunity Specialist

Rice University•Houston, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rice University has a unique and exciting opportunity for a collaborative individual with exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills to become the Senior Equal Opportunity Specialist (SEOS). The next SEOS is solutions-oriented, who takes a proactive approach to building an inclusive culture at all levels of the institution in support of a positive and healthy working environment. The SEOS is responsible for overseeing others and conducting investigations pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct (Title IX), and retaliation complaints. In addition, the SEOS will manage Rice’s restorative justice program. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Title VI and VII of the CRA, Title IX, ADA/504 and demonstrate knowledge of equal opportunity, human resources, compliance, and other related fields.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
Three or more (3+) years of directly related, progressive experience in conducting sexual misconduct/Title IX, and discrimination investigations, mediation, restorative justice and other forms of dispute resolution.
Outstanding interpersonal skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication, including presentation skills.
Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail.
Good problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish
Experience with Title VI and Title VII of the CRA, Title IX, ADA/504
Professional investigation experience in a university setting
Juris Doctorate degree

Responsibilities

Overseeing others and conducting investigations pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct (Title IX), and retaliation complaints.
Managing Rice’s restorative justice program.
Assisting in monitoring and addressing incidents/complaints and overseeing the University's response.
Working with various departments to investigate and resolve complaints of unlawful discrimination which includes interviewing witnesses, analyzing evidence, making determinations, producing reports and, in conjunction with the appropriate administrators, formulate courses of action to address those matters.
Interpreting University policies and procedures, and local, state and federal rules and regulations related to EO issues.
Compiling and analyzing data.
Maintaining accurate and compliant case files and databases.
Designing and delivering anti-discrimination programming for the University, including delivering ongoing training designed to promote awareness and prevent discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
Scheduling, planning, coordinating and organizing special events for EOS.
Preparing, editing and producing publications and reports for the office.
Managing informal dispute resolution.
Performing all other job duties as assigned.