Assistant Director

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Overview

The Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA) supports Yale University’s commitment to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments. It enforces compliance with the University's non-discrimination policies and federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws. Reporting to the Deputy Director of OIEA, the Assistant Director utilizes professional experience and training to manage complex investigations into allegations of violations of University policies prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on protected classes and supports campus stakeholders in the creation of equitable and accessible learning and working environments.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrated capacity to work in a diverse community, cultural competence, emotional intelligence, and a strong team orientation. Proven counseling, mediation, investigatory, and conflict resolution skills.
2. Demonstrated ability to handle complex situations, particularly those with a high level of confidentiality and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
3. Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail. Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint and use of electronic databases.
4. Strong critical thinking, analytical, planning and organizational skills and the ability to understand and explain complex policies. Ability to interpret federal, state, and local non-discrimination laws and regulations.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Juris Doctorate or master's degree in human resources, higher education, or related field strongly preferred. Experience leading protected class-based discrimination and harassment investigations, with preference for academic environment investigations. Extensive knowledge of protections against discrimination and harassment.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Receives and independently investigates inquiries and complaints of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment from applicants, students and employees.
2. Acts as a mediator in the attempt to resolve alleged violations of Federal and State laws as well as allegations of other unfair treatment.
3. Assists supervisors in identifying, resolving, and preventing equal employment opportunity problems; promotes a favorable climate for an effective equal employment opportunity program.
4. Interprets equal employment opportunity requirements of Federal and State agencies; evaluates these requirements in relation to specific departments and/or programs; works with Human Resource Generalists, Departmental supervisors, Labor Management Relations to determine corrective or remedial action as needed.
5. Independently provide coordination, oversight and implementation of the Employment Accommodation Program for faculty.
6. Works collaboratively with faculty, staff, supervisors, Labor Management Relations, and Labor unions in resolving issues.
7. Develops, designs, and delivers seminars in the areas of: Discrimination and Harassment, Respectful Environments, disability accommodation, etc.
8. Work collaboratively with the Director and, as appropriate, take a lead and/or supervisory role on special projects and events.
9. Leads research of EO and related topics, as requested
10. Maintain thorough and up-to-date knowledge of non-discrimination laws and regulations and relevant University policies.
11. Represent the Office to constituencies on and off campus.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and five years of experience in the human resources field at the professional level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrated capacity to work in a diverse community.
2. Demonstrated ability to handle complex situations, particularly those with a high level of confidentiality.
3. Proven counseling, mediation, investigatory and conflict resolution skills.
4. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills.
6. Excellent attention to detail.
7. Strong critical thinking, analytical, planning and organizational skills.
8. Ability to understand and explain complex policies and regulations.
9. Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word and Power Point and electronic databases.
10. Strong team orientation.
11. Ability to interpret federal, state and local affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination laws and regulations.
12. Preferred: Understanding of academic environments.

Posted: 10-Apr-26

Location: New Haven, Connecticut

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 133377WD

Job Posting Date 04/09/2026

Job Category Professional

Bargaining Unit NON

Compensation Grade Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile Manager; Program Leader (24)

Salary Range $68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Time Type Full time

Duration Type Staff

Work Model Hybrid