Associate Director – Office of Employment Equity
Full Time
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Posted
Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Associate Director – Office of Employment Equity
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Human Resources
Department
Employment Equity
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a
top 100 best large employer in America,
Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
University Human Resources (UHR) supports the Rutgers mission as an institution of prominence, preeminent in research, teaching, service, and clinical care. We strive to provide the highest level of customer service in delivering a comprehensive network of programs, services, and expertise to attract, retain, and develop diverse and highly skilled top talent.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Associate Director for the Office of Employment Equity (OEE) within University Human Resources. This position reports to the Director of OEE and is responsible for oversight of the Office’s investigation process and day-to-day supervision of four (4) professional investigators, one (1) case manager, and one (1) HR Staff Associate. This position, in coordination with the Director of OEE, is responsible for developing, maintaining, interpreting, and ensuring the fair and consistent application of the University’s Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX Policy and Grievance Procedures, Policy Prohibiting Workplace Violence, and Conscientious Employee Protection Policy. The Associate Director also sits on the Rutgers Investigation Review Committee (RIRC) and partners with Senior Leadership across the University’s investigative units (UEC, Internal Audit, Research, RUPD, and Athletics) on compliance goals, improvements, and long-term impacts. The Associate Director establishes relationships with Deans, Department Chairs, and other stakeholders to improve community understanding of OEE’s policies and to ascertain perceived gaps in policy. The position also educates internal partners and the University community on OEE policy goals, legal requirements, policy amendments, and other related topics.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Reviews and assesses incoming complaints and assists with the appropriate delegation of investigations and referrals. Facilitates formal and informal resolution of complaints. Conducts complex investigations under OEE policies and authors investigative reports that include factual determinations and analysis.
- Provides day-to-day supervision of four (4) full-time investigators in their administration of investigations under OEE policies. Also supervises the Case Manager and HR Staff Associate.
- Provides regular reporting and analyses for developing and implementing action plans to address deficiencies in policy awareness, understanding, and compliance, in collaboration with other university investigative units and student offices.
- Serves as a liaison to departments, academic units, and University Leadership during pending investigations and provides guidance to ensure positive employee relations. Assists with coordinating support services for students, faculty, and staff for Title IX investigations.
- Oversees the University’s Unlawful Harassment Prevention Program for faculty and staff, as well as Title IX for Higher Education. This includes vendor selection, monitoring faculty and staff compliance, and content monitoring. In addition, coordinates and provides individualized training for faculty, staff, and students related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation matters.
- Oversees OEE’s case management and case management system (OneSource). This includes strategic system development aimed to utilize program metrics to analyze data and report to the Director on trends and operational performance.
- Monitors and ensures compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations (Title VII, Title IX, ADA, NJLAD), legal developments related to administrative agencies (EEOC, OCR), University policies and practices, and collective negotiations agreements, and makes recommendations as appropriate. Assists with the development of OEE policies, as well as related university policies, procedures, and practices.
- Sits on the Title IX Coordinators Committee comprised of all University Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Title IX Coordinators. This includes evaluating Title IX policy and practice to ensure consistency across campuses and OEE.
- Manages staff and resources for OEE investigations. Establishes staff performance goals and standards and conducts performance evaluations in accordance with policy and the performance management structure and processes. Participates in the recruitment, selection, and training of new hires to the OEE.
- Special project management and implementation, and other functions as assigned.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
08
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
94016.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
119000.000
Annual Maximum Salary
143984.000
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
Administrators Confidential
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in law and/or human resources.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong HR background with a focus on employment law and compliance, preferably in higher education.
- Outstanding oral and written communication, interpersonal, time management, and project management skills are essential.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to think strategically.
- Comfortable managing difficult situations, while presenting a high level of professional maturity, diplomacy, resiliency, and adaptability.
- Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
- Professional experience involving significant responsibilities in investigative and/or employee relations work.
- Knowledge of laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including applicable case law, regulations, guidelines, and trends.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations; to analyze, interpret, and apply complex laws, rules, and regulations; to draw reasonable conclusions; to write investigative reports; to recommend effective disciplinary and/or remedial action; and to facilitate resolution of complaints.
Preferred Qualifications
- J.D. highly preferred.
- Experience in higher education policy development and implementation, including Title IX.
- Litigation experience.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
23ST0493
Posting Open Date
02/19/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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