Equal Opportunity Specialist II

Job Posting Summary

The UT Dallas Office of Institutional Compliance is currently hiring for two equal opportunity specialists to join our team. Both roles will serve as Deputy Title IX Coordinators.

Position 1: Equal Opportunity Specialist II (investigation-focused)

• Investigation and Complaint Resolution – 65%
• Educational Programming, Prevention Training, and Outreach Activities – 30%
• Other – 5%

Position 2: Equal Opportunity Specialist II (intake/support-focused)

• Case Intake, Support Services, and Case Management – 50%
• Educational Programming, Prevention Training, and Outreach Activities – 25%
• Investigation and Complaint Resolution – 20%
• Other – 5%

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills, & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and three years of experience in equal opportunity (e.g., Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA), human resources, regulatory compliance or related field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex data and information, identify patterns and trends, make data-driven decisions, and develop appropriate solutions.
• Communication and Interpersonal: Ability to communicate effectively and considerately with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, third parties, and external agencies; and foster collegiality, build partnerships, and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Organization and Planning: Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize, plan, and schedule tasks effectively, ask for assistance when needed, follow procedures, ensure accuracy in documentation and data, correct own errors, and produce consistent and timely professional work.
• Position Specific: Proficiency with interpreting, applying, and monitoring federal and state regulations and organizational policies; proficiency with writing, summarizing, and analyzing complex information in an understandable and accurate manner; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software; ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities; ability to work independently and as part of a team; and willingness to receive feedback and adapt in the pursuit of professional growth.
• Professionalism: Ability to act with integrity; exercise sound judgment and discretion; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; maintain confidentiality; accept responsibility for own actions; and follow through with commitments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or JD from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity laws and regulations (e.g., Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, etc.,).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement educational and training programs with effective presentation and facilitation skills and ability to adapt those skills to a variety of audiences.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the department’s case management systems (i.e., Maxient and Case IQ).
• Demonstrated experience conducting investigations and/or coordinating activities in an equal opportunity and/or sexual misconduct arena, preferably working in an institution of higher education.
• Equal Opportunity and/or Title IX Investigator certification or completion of sexual harassment prevention and response training from a nationally recognized organization.