What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equal Opportunity Associate position at Appalachian State University?
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| Position Title | Equal Opportunity Associate |
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| Location | Boone, North Carolina |
| Faculty Rank | No |
| Provide Rank | N/A |
| Position Number | 095931 |
| Department | Access & Opportunity: Equal Opportunity - 630000 |
Position Summary Information
| Primary Purpose | The Office of Access & Opportunity is part of the Division of Institutional Integrity and provides leadership to the University's efforts to foster a welcoming and accessible environment. The office promotes opportunity in educational opportunity, programming, and employment and promotes an environment of respect while honoring civil rights for all members of the University community. The Office of Access & Opportunity is composed of Disability Resources and Equal Opportunity. The Equal Opportunity (EO) unit of Access & Opportunity strives to make Appalachian State University a discrimination-free, harassment-free environment for faculty, students, and staff to work, live, and learn. EO oversees university equal opportunity policies, responds to complaints of discrimination & harassment based on protected status or workplace violence, conducts investigations, develops and delivers training and educational outreach to campus, as well as provides consultation to supervisors and managers regarding equal opportunity concerns and initiatives. |
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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| License/Certification Required | n/a |
| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Essential Duties and Responsibilities | The Equal Opportunity Associate will have the following responsibilities related to investigations:
The Equal Opportunity Associate will also have the following responsibilities in association with their role:
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| Type of Position | Full Time Position |
| Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty |
| VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. |
| Appointment Type | 1.0 |
| Work Schedule/Hours | Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - some night hours |
| Number of Hours Per Week | 40 |
| Number of Months Per Year | 12 |
| Mandatory Staff | No |
| Suggested Salary Range | Anticipated hiring range: $65,000-70,000 |
| Physical Demands of Position | Typical physical demands of a professional position within the university office area. |
Posting Details Information
| Posting Date | 09/28/2026 |
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| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Evaluation of Applications Begins | 10/05/2026 |
| Proposed Date of Hire | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | For full consideration please provide the following:
Please include a list of references with contact information either in the body of the application or attached. |
| Search Chair Name | Rachel Blackburn |
| Search Chair Email | blackburnrn@appstate.edu |
| Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56406 |
| Posting Number | 201501857P |
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000