Director, Equal Opportunity Programs

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21.

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• Serves as the University’s Equal Opportunity Programs (EOP) Officer, Section 504 /ADA Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, and supports the University’s compliance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination, equal opportunity, disability, and gender-based misconduct laws and University policies.
• Coordinates and administers the University’s Title IX program, including its policies and procedures, and supervises the work of the Deputy Title IX Coordinator(s) and Title IX Investigator(s).
• Monitors Title IX compliance across University programs and activities, including admissions, recruitment, academic programs, housing, facilities, course offerings, extracurricular activities, financial assistance, student employment, and athletics, and identifies areas requiring corrective or preventive action and works with relevant stakeholders to address them.
• Oversees the Disability Service Center and the University’s processes for providing reasonable accommodations and access for students and campus visitors, and provides guidance and support regarding institutional compliance with applicable disability and nondiscrimination requirements.
• Administers the University’s processes for the prompt and appropriate resolution of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, disability discrimination, and other equal opportunity complaints involving employees, students, applicants, and members of the public.
• Maintains case management systems, records, data, and reporting for Equal Opportunity Programs and Title IX matters, including incident reports, complaints, investigations, and other required compliance documentation.
• Develops and reviews investigation plans, ensuring timely completion and the inclusion of appropriate supporting documentation.
• Conducts and oversees investigations of alleged violations of University anti-discrimination policies and applicable laws, including Title IX sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, disability discrimination, and other discrimination claims; prepares and reviews investigative findings and reports, and recommends appropriate corrective or remedial action based on the findings, as appropriate.
• Makes determinations regarding allegations of disability discrimination and non-compliance under the ADA, Section 504, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws, consistent with applicable University policies and procedures and in consultation with the Office of the General Counsel, as appropriate.
• Develops, reviews, maintains, and updates University policies on nondiscrimination and equal opportunity, disability access and reasonable accommodations, and Title IX to reflect changes in applicable law and regulatory requirements,, and advises University units regarding related compliance requirements and concerns.
• Develops and coordinates training and educational resources related to nondiscrimination and Title IX, as appropriate.
• Provides guidance to University leadership and units regarding nondiscrimination, Title IX, disability access, and related compliance requirements and provides information and guidance to faculty, staff, students, and applicants regarding available complaint and resolution processes.
• Collaborates with Human Resources to identify and address nondiscrimination and equal opportunity concerns related to faculty and staff recruitment, selection, promotion, and other employment practices..
• Identifies and evaluates systemic trends and concerns related to nondiscrimination and Title IX, and recommends appropriate policy, educational, or institutional responses.
• Participates in institutional planning and University committees, as appropriate, to address nondiscrimination, Title IX, disability access, and equal opportunity considerations.
• Manages the budgets for the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, including Title IX and Disability Services Center, and ensures appropriate fiscal management and compliance with University procedures.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
• Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents.
• Performs related and other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience with labor relations, equal opportunity compliance, human resources, or a related field.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts to develop complex EEO data analyses, draw fair and reasonable conclusions, and make sound decisions.
• Strong knowledge of EDIB practices and federal and District of Columbia employment and employee relations laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, Rehabilitation Act, FLSA, FMLA, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, FERPA, and the Clery Act.
• Strong organizational, planning, analytical, problem-solving, reporting, record-keeping, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated skills with developing and delivering training to diverse audiences as well as Microsoft Office and related reporting tools.

• Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.

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• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.