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Equal Opportunity Analyst, Intermediate or Senior
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Position Number: 4588271
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Position Type: Human Resources

Equal Opportunity Analyst, Intermediate or Senior

Location: Equity and Access Office
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 607387
Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

Special Information

This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbent to complete their work at both the Flagstaff Mountain campus and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.
This position is posted as Equal Opportunity Analyst, Intermediate or Senior, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is EO & Affirmative Action Analyst, Intermediate or Senior.
Position may require occasional travel within the state, including to various university locations throughout the state.

Job Description

The Equity and Access Office is recruiting for a professional position serving the NAU community in all areas of equal opportunity and compliance with non-discrimination law and policy. The successful candidate will be self-directed, reliable, professional, and respectful of confidential/highly sensitive information. This position will be responsible for conducting well-documented and professional investigations of complaints of discrimination and harassment and writing detailed investigative reports. This position will also advise the university community on applicable policies and procedures. This position will be filled at the Intermediate or Senior level, depending on qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Analyst, Intermediate

Investigations and Reports - 75%

Assist with thorough, prompt, and equitable investigations of complaints brought pursuant to the university's Nondiscrimination and Antiharassment Policy and related state and federal law.
Make investigatory findings and recommendations.
Write detailed, comprehensive, and accurate investigative reports.
Assist with the preparation of responses to enforcement agencies.
Attend enforcement agency meetings and proceedings as directed.

Education and Consultation - 10%

Assist in the development and presentation of appropriate training for the university community regarding compliance, diversity, inclusion, and best practices.
Consult with all levels of university management and administration regarding university nondiscrimination policy and procedures.

Equity and Inclusion - 10%

Represent the Equity and Access Office on diversity commissions.
Assist in the development and implementation of programs and procedures that support the university affirmative action and equal opportunity objectives.
Provide support for the university affirmative action plan goals and related corrective measures.

Other Duties - 5%

Keep current with non-discrimination laws and best practices in higher education and employment.
Assist with investigations of other university policy violations when directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Analyst, Senior

Investigations and Reports - 75%

Conduct thorough, prompt, and equitable investigations of complaints brought pursuant to the Nondiscrimination and Antiharassment Policy and related state and federal law.
Make investigatory findings and recommendations.
Write detailed, comprehensive, and accurate investigative reports.
Prepare or assist with the preparation of responses to enforcement agencies.
Attend enforcement agency meetings and proceedings as directed.

Education and Consultation - 10%

Focus on the development and presentation of appropriate training for the university community regarding compliance, diversity, inclusion, and best practices.
Consult with all levels of university management and administration regarding university nondiscrimination policy and procedures.

Equity and Inclusion - 10%

Represent the Equity and Access Office on diversity commissions.
Work on the development and implementation of programs and procedures that support the university affirmative action and equal opportunity objectives.
Provide support for the university affirmative action plan goals and related corrective measures.

Other Duties - 5%

Keep current with non-discrimination laws and best practices in higher education and employment.
Support with investigations of other university policy violations when directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Analyst, Intermediate

Associates or Bachelor's degree, AND
Two or more years' related experience in conducting investigations of complaints or concerns related to the conduct of employees or students, or equivalent experience conducting other types of investigations or complaint review, OR
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Equal Opportunity Analyst, Senior

Bachelor's degree, AND
Three or more years' related experience in conducting investigations of complaints or concerns related to the conduct of employees or students, or equivalent experience conducting other types of investigations or complaint review, OR
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in related field or Juris Doctor degree.
Working knowledge of federal and state non-discrimination laws such as Title VI, VII, and IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act and related regulations and case law.
Experience conducting employment discrimination or other civil rights related investigations.
Experience working in or with institutions of higher education.
Experience with administering affirmative action obligations for a federal contractor.
Proven exceptional writing and analytical skills.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of best practices and methodologies for conducting neutral fact-finding investigations.
Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze and apply legal and policy standards to specific factual patterns.
Ability to assess witness testimony, evaluate and weigh evidence and draw sound conclusions in complex matters.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively in a culturally competent manner with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to build productive working relationships with colleagues from other offices such as Human Resources, General Counsel, Student Affairs, and academic departments.
Sound judgment and integrity in performing duties with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information; ability to maintain neutrality and work under stress.
Ability to convey information to employees via in-person trainings on rights and responsibilities under university policies and civil rights laws.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Equal Opportunity Analyst, Intermediate: Salary range begins at $65,000*

Equal Opportunity Analyst, Senior: Salary range begins at $75,000*

*Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

October 2, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Know Your Rights Poster

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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