Job Summary: The Employment and Educational Opportunity Specialist develops, implements, and ensures compliance with Title II, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and other equal opportunity laws at the state and federal levels. In serving as the Title IX investigator and coordinator this position assists the office of the assistant superintendent in receiving and investigating complaints of discrimination and harassment related to students to determine violations of policies; making recommendations for findings and resolutions; assisting with the protocols and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal laws and board of education policy.

Salary: Grade 7: $75,895.46 - $106,594.38 DOE
Work Day: 8 hours per day
Work Year: 10 months
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services-related field, legal studies, or another closely related field. A combination of college coursework and relevant training or professional development may substitute for a degree.
• Three (3) years experience working in student affairs, student counseling, or other role that involves direct contact with students.
• Ability to interpret federal and state nondiscrimination laws and regulations, including Title IX, sexual harassment, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills are required in order to complete and present concise and logical analytical reports.
• Strong skills in developing and presenting information to diverse groups of people.
• Strong knowledge of investigation best practices.
• Excellent organization, planning, analytical, and problem-resolution abilities.
• Excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be able to manage highly sensitive confidential information.
• Ability to handle situations involving confrontation and conflict; to identify problems, organize facts, and design a plan for resolution; and to define issues and determine appropriate responses.
• Must be able to travel to various schools and offices within the Fairbanks North Star Borough. While driving on district business, must hold a valid driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and registration.

This position offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,895.46 - $105,594.38 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with students: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person