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The University of Montana Western is Hiring a Director of Equal Opportunity, Office of Conflict, Resolution, and Policy Near Missoula, MT

Application instructions are located at the bottom of the page. Please apply directly through the University of Montana's career portal UM Jobs at https://umjobs.silkroad.com/ for positions at the University of Montana – Missoula, University of Montana Western (Dillon), and Helena College. Do not apply through really.com or use easy apply through really.com*.
The Office of Conflict, Resolution, and Policy invites applications for a Director of Equal Opportunity. This position functions as a key leader within the Office of Conflict, Resolution, and Policy, which helps comprise UM’s newly established Division of People and Culture. The position directs and oversees the daily operations of the University of Montana’s compliance with applicable civil rights and equal opportunity laws and regulations, and serves to further the UM’s related goals and initiatives.
Key administrative duties include:
  • Managing the receipt, processing, investigation, resolution, and reporting of formal and informal complaints of non-Title IX discrimination and harassment.
  • Developing strategic plans to proactively educate students and employees on equal opportunity efforts.
  • Delivering equitable outcomes to students and employees in matters on the basis of protected-class status.
  • Developing, recommending, and implementing appropriate policies, procedures, operations, and training curricula for campus related to civil rights and equal opportunity compliance.
This position furthers both the University’s Enterprise Risk Management Plan and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan by providing expertise and capacity to address campus reports of protected-class harm through prevention and resolution systems. The Director of Equal Opportunity primarily serves UM employees and institutional employment objectives; however, in partnership with UM’s Title IX Coordinator, also functions as a critical support to students and the UM Affiliation.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Position Details
  • Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
  • Salary for this position is $94,000-$99,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years’ experience in a relevant field such as civil rights/eeo law; human resources; public administration; or student affairs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret federal, state and local equal opportunity, civil rights, and non-discrimination laws and regulations that apply to the employment and educational settings.
  • Excellent communication (written and oral) and critical thinking skills, including the ability to problem solve, analyze, summarize, and effectively present data in a clear, concise, sound, and supportable fashion.
  • Demonstrated organizational, planning, and time management skills with a preference for the ability to manage a high-volume caseload with competing deadlines and priorities.
  • Demonstrated experience working with people from diverse backgrounds with high-conflict situations such as civil rights investigations, employee/labor relations, student discipline, and/or law enforcement proceedings.
  • Demonstrated computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A juris doctorate or other advanced degree in a related field (for example MSW, MBA, or M.Ed.), together with the ability to demonstrate its applicability.
  • Experience with mediation and implementation of informal resolution agreements.
  • Experience in broad matters of employment compliance, including such topics as: recruitment and hiring, contract interpretation, workplace conflict resolution, accommodations, investigation, and grievance processes.
  • Demonstrated experience in legal/policy writing and analysis.
  • Working familiarity with higher education administration.
  • Experience working with diverse populations in a higher education setting.
  • Competency in developing and delivering training or professional development content to varied audiences.
  • Sensitivity to and thorough understanding of the impact of trauma on individuals and the impacts on process access and cognitive ability.
  • Prior completion of civil rights-based investigator training by a nationally recognized organization (NACUA, ATIXA, EEOC).
  • Demonstrated experience with Banner and Maxient.
About UM and the Department Office of Conflict, Resolution, and Policy
The University of Montana is flagship, research-intensive R1 institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains where three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.
University of Montana is dedicated to ensuring an environment that respects the dignity of all students, employees, and guests. The Office of Conflict, Resolution, and Policy supports the University’s goals by promoting an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors where they can excel regardless of their protected class status (race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran’s status, sex, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. The Director of Equal Opportunity is a Campus Security Authority.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility. All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire.
How to Apply
Priority Application Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024by 11:59 (Mountain Time)
Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.
Please submit the following application materials** via the UM Jobs portal
  • Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
  • Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
  • Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information
  • Applying through really.com or easy apply through really.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.
**Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

SALARY

$73k-111k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/25/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

06/23/2024

WEBSITE

my.umwestern.edu

HEADQUARTERS

DILLON, MT

SIZE

200 - 500

FOUNDED

1893

TYPE

Private

CEO

KARL ULRICH

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

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