Eastern Washington University Hiring for Director of Civil Rights Investigations and Accessibility at Cheney campus Full Time

Position Title:

Director of Civil Rights Investigations and Accessibility

Posting Number:

2023053EP

Classification Title:

Dir-Equal Opp & Safety Comp Ad

Working Title:

Director of Civil Rights Investigations and Accessibility

Classification Code:

1335

RCW Exemption Criteria:

17 – Managerial

EWU Position Number:

E99552

CUPA Code:

A-167000 – Chief Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer

FLSA:

Exempt – Administrative

Bargaining Unit :

None

% Full Time:

100

Salary / Wage Range:

AE – 114

Salary Information:

$80,091 – $112,127 DOE

Anticipated Start Date:

ASAP

Term of Appointment:

12 months per year

Location:

Cheney campus

County:

Spokane

Background Check:

Yes – Both

Responsible HR User:

Kenlyn Mackey

Responsible HR User Email address:

[email protected]

Job Summary:

Eastern Washington University is currently seeking a Director of Civil Rights and Accessibility.
The Civil Rights & Compliance Office is committed to fostering an inclusive campus environment free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. In support of this mission, we are seeking a candidate driven to utilize a highly consultative, inclusive, and collaborative approach to advancing EWU’s mission to expand opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning. The ability to work with people in times of stress and trauma, while maintaining objectivity and confidentiality, is essential. The Director of Civil Rights Investigations & Access reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Civil Rights, Compliance & Enterprise Risk Management and Title IX Coordinator. The Director will work closely with the AVP to ensure compliance with relevant federal and state laws and university policy.

On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

Diversity Statement:

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
• All new employees will comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
• Upon hire employees will complete our required Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training. Online training can be accessed at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on our Human Resources site: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/

Physical Demands :

If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Kenlyn Mackey at [email protected].

Pre-Placement Physical :

No

Hearing Test :

No

Medical Monitoring Post Hire :

No

Protective Equipment :

None anticipated

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Experience conducting investigations, facilitating mediations, and/or adjudicating student conduct issues;
• Working knowledge of ADA/Section 504, Title IX, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws or professional experience demonstrating the ability to learn these legal requirements;
• Ability to analyze and interpret rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures;
• Demonstrated ability and experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences;
• Ability to manage and work with conflict, including interacting with individuals who may be experiencing high levels of stress;
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing work as issues arise, and meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated experience promoting cultural humility, universal accessibility, diversity, inclusivity, and workplace civility;
• Strong writing skills, exceptional interpersonal communication skills, and emotional intelligence skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain professional and collaborative interactions with other staff and university constituents;
• Must be an excellent team member who collaborates with others;
• Must have the ability to remain neutral, objective, and fair in the course of investigatory and other work assignments;
• Strong computer skills to facilitate preparation of written and statistical reports, including proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must have excellent organizational skills to ensure that multiple pending investigations and other work duties are completed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris doctorate or master’s degree in a related field
• Previous investigative or adjudicative experience in a higher education setting
• Professional experience and/or training in informal resolution or restorative justice models

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Must be an excellent team member who is willing to collaborate with others

Work Schedule Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (with some flexibility)
May occasionally need to work nights or week-ends depending on job demands

Posting Date:

06/21/2023

Open Until Further Notice:

No

Screening to Begin:

07/10/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants:

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
2. Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. Please list at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
3. Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
4. Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Application Types Accepted:

Profile

% of Time:

60

Responsibility / Duty:

Civil Rights Investigations:
· The primary responsibility of the Director is to conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations into reports of harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, and retaliation against faculty, staff, and students at EWU. This includes evaluating complaints, developing an investigative plan, collecting information in an efficient and trauma-informed manner, composing a clear final report detailing the information obtained, and applying logical reasoning to make findings of fact in accordance with EWU’s investigative guidelines.· Assess allegations to determine whether interim measures are required and, if so, work with university and local resources to facilitate accommodations, interim measures, and supportive measures, as appropriate, for participants in the complaint process.· Establish and maintain confidential investigative files consistent with Washington State Public Records, Records Retention, and E-Discovery laws and regulations.· Facilitate informal resolution to help prevent behaviors from reoccurring and to bridge the gap between intention and impact.· Work with the Associate Vice President to help support the development and delivery of education and prevention programs and work collaboratively with campus partners to promote EWU’s commitment to nondiscrimination.· Testify at internal and external hearings about investigations completed by the Director. This includes student conduct hearings and employment hearings.· As time permits, attend campus events focused on issues of discrimination and/or diversity, equity, and inclusion to build trust with campus constituents.

Essential Function Indicator:

Yes

% of Time:

20

Responsibility / Duty:

Personnel Investigations:
· Conduct investigations into complaints against employees into alleged violations of university policies such as bullying and ethics concerns in accordance with EWU’s investigative guidelines.· Work collaboratively with EWU’s investigative team to develop and implement responses into concerns about employee workplace behavior.

Essential Function Indicator:

Yes

% of Time:

10

Responsibility / Duty:

ADA/Section 504 Coordinator:
· Provide institutional support to Student Accommodations and Support Services and Human Resources as those offices work to provide accommodations to individual students and employees.· Serve as the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator. The ADA/Section 504 Coordinator is the primary point of contact for all issues related to compliance with the ADA on campus. In addition, the Coordinator:o Monitors and reports on ADA compliance issues;o Investigates failure to accommodate and disability discrimination complaints;o Works with Facilities on accessibility issues;o Provides advice and consultation to the university community regarding ADA requirements; and,
o Provides assistance, as needed, in coordinating efforts to address ADA requirements.

Essential Function Indicator:

Yes

% of Time:

10

Responsibility / Duty:

Affirmative Action:
· Lead the development and implementation of an annual recruitment and retention plan, in collaboration with Human Resources and the Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion, that includes affirmative action goals, growth areas in specific job categories, an internal communication strategy, retention plan, and implementation steps.· Prepare affirmative action plans, policies and reports in accordance with federal and state agencies; prepare reports as requested by the President; review and approve recruitment documents to ensure compliance with affirmative action policies and plans; and provide certification of hiring pools during the employee recruitment and hiring process.· Represent the university on any internal or external committees pertaining to affirmative action and increasing EWU’s recruitment of employees from historically underrepresented groups.· Assist Procurement & Contracts in supplier diversity initiatives to increase the participation of small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Function Indicator:

Yes