JOB SUMMARY:

 To assist the Director in planning, coordinating and evaluating all activities associated with the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  These activities include, but are not limited to, equal opportunity functions, affirmative action requirements, and diversity initiatives. This person will be responsible for the daily supervision of office operations and staff, reviewing guidelines for non-discriminatory employment practices and assist in the preparation of institutional reports to federal and state compliance and regulatory agencies.

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:

• Directs the effort of providing information, counsel and guidance to employees seeking to resolve work related disputes, problems and/or questions, providing the employee an opportunity for resolution.

• Investigates employee and student complaints of discrimination in an effort to assess and recommend appropriate remedial, corrective action when deemed necessary.

• Gathers information requested by state or federal equal opportunity investigative agencies or affirmative action compliance agencies and makes recommendations for possible resolution of problem areas.

• Responsible for managing and monitoring the recruitment, selection and retention of individuals in faculty, administrative/professional and classified staff positions to ensure compliance with E.O. laws and A.A. obligations.

• Responsible for all aspects of UTMB's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); this includes policy initiatives, compliance activities as they relate to the hospitals, clinics, schools and the institution generally.

• Represents UTMB in professional organizations on issues dealing with EEO matters, particularly ADA issues.

• Ensures appropriate management and internal controls are in place and provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance with respect to ADA obligations.

• Leads, manages, and develops staff.

• Provides assistance to the Academic, Business and Clinical Affairs Affirmative Action Advisory Committees, to increase and enhance support of the office activities, EEO/AA policies and procedures and other activities sponsored by the office.

• Assists in designing and conducting training programs.

• Assists in designing a diversity program for the university community.

• Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.

• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

 Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences or related field required.  Five years related experience, 3 of which must be in the area of equal opportunity/affirmative action.  Must have working knowledge of preparing affirmative action program with goals and timetable. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Possess a technical background relative to EEO/Affirmative Action laws and regulations

• Comprehensive knowledge of the ADA as it pertains to Universities and Hospitals.

• Ability to prepare and analyze data that is relevant for analyzing the workforce and compensation issues.

• Leadership and management skills sufficient to direct and develop staff.

• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and problem solving skills.

• Competent professional who knows how to interact with a variety of individuals including, staff, faculty, administrators and federal and state EEO specialists.

EQUIPMENT:

 Standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

 Standard office environment.

OTHER:

 Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

 ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE SERVICES.