About Binghamton University:
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution
in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more
than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some
of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character -
shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and
community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research,
and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty
and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great
job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an
exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate
Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to
excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse
campus community contributes to our success.
Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who
value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and
service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage
and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body
represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers
to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates
share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight,
intellectual exploration, and community service.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in
keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including
veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Description:
Budget Title: Senior Personnel Associate (MP-4, Management
Confidential)*
Salary: $125,000 - $130,000
The Executive Director, Office of Equity, Access, and Diversity
Education serves as a collaborative leader who serves as the
university's Affirmative Action Officer and Title VI Coordinator.
This position assists with ensuring compliance with federal and
state laws and regulations with respect to ADA and Title VI
compliance by leading the university's bias response process and
Title VI Committee. The Executive Director supervises the ADA
Workplace Accommodation Specialist, Title VI Specialist, and
UDiversity Educational Institute and serves as the liaison for the
Truth Racial Healing Transformation Campus Center. This position
reports to the vice president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
in the Division of Diversity, and Inclusion.
The executive director reviews practices, policies, and implements
data collection tools to analyze metrics to assist with the
improvement of the processes, and use of metrics to enhance
improvement (i.e., EEO, ADA compliance, Title VI, Bias Incidents).
The person is also responsible for the design, and delivery of the
Inclusive Pedagogy Series through the UDiversity Educational
Institute along with the supervision of its professional staff, and
its budget.
The Executive Director reports to the VP of DEI to oversee
discrimination investigations, manage Title VI and affirmative
action policies, and deliver campus-wide compliance training.
Additionally, this role serves as a primary advisory resource on
institutional complaint processes for faculty, staff, and
students.
Affirmative Action Program
- Assists with the administration of the University's Americans
with Disability Act (ADA) and the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act to
determine reasonable accommodations for employees, the maintenance
of records, and the preparation and submission of required internal
and external reports in accordance with federal and state
compliance regulations.
Designs and implements self-audit systems to ensure that
programs and processes are in compliance with regulatory
standards.
Chairs the Title VI Committee and Bias Incident Response Team.
Develops and implements case management plan for each reported
incident falling under the Affirmative Acton Officer's purview.
Conducts investigations, writes summaries, findings of fact and
recommendation(s).
Investigations/Grievances
- Conducts review of complaints of Title VI and other complaints
of discrimination where protected classes are implicated.
- Investigations include interviews of complainants, respondents,
witnesses, and management, and a review of relevant documentation,
physical evidence, or statistical information.
- Acts as a representative of the University regarding
discrimination complaints filed to state and federal agencies.
- May assist with the referral of mediation of workplace and
classroom conflicts for faculty, staff, and students upon
request.
- May liaise with Human Resources regarding faculty and staff
issues.
Organizational Climate and Culture
- Serves as the institutional liaison to the American Association
of Colleges and Universities Truth Racial Healing Transformation
Campus Center.
- Collaborates with the Vice President of Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion and other college personnel to develop and maintain a
collaborative approach to foster diversity, equity and
inclusion.
- Works with staff to identify procedures, programs and processes
that will support employee engagement, job satisfaction,
productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
- Develops training curriculum and delivers presentations,
workshops, and where appropriate, content for online training to
educate the campus community on the following; restorative and
inclusive practices, bias prevention, state and federal
regulations, reporting obligations, and procedural guidelines.
Metrics/Reporting
- Develops and prepares comprehensive reports based on facts
revealed in investigations.
- Reports include analysis of applicable laws and policies,
factual background, summaries of allegations and witness
interviews, and recommendations.
- Prepares appropriate reports and makes recommendations
assessing the effectiveness of relevant programs.
- Translates statistical analyses and data reports to provide
clear and concise insight for equity and diversity
initiatives.
- Develops and implements internal measures and/or reports which
inform the administration of the status of ADA compliance and
opportunities for employees with disabilities.
- Engages in appropriate professional development programs to
remain current in the field and to be able to accurately advise
employees.
Other
- Supervises professional staff
- Stays abreast of regulatory, legal, and policy updates from the
OFCCP, EEOC, OCR and other agencies regarding equal opportunity
data collection, reporting and auditing.
- Will participate in the formulation of applicable university
policy.
This is an in-person, on-campus position.
*Management/Confidential appointments serve at the pleasure of
the President and are not represented by a union.
Requirements:
- Master's degree or Juris Doctor from a college or university
accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting
organization, preferably in human resources, business
administration, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience conducting investigations, working with
affirmative action/equal opportunity programs or in one or more
areas of human resources such as recruitment and employee
relations.
- Previous professional supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
efforts.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, the handling
of sensitive information, and problem-solving skills to address and
resolve complex issues.
- Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills with
strong attention to detail and organization.
Preferred:
- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in higher education or relevant field
- Higher education experience with previous experience with
affirmative action and equal opportunity laws.
- Experience designing and delivering training programs.
- Experience with restorative practices.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you
currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to
maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility
requirements.
Additionally, please note that Binghamton
University is not an E-Verify employer.
Additional Information:
Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion
of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s)
and credentials
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the
Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that
an applicant for employment provide his or her current
compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as
the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with
compensation. If such information has been requested from you
before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee
Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov
Payroll information can be found on our website
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/
Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."
Postings active on the website, accept applications until
closure.
For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of
Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity
employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of
employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color,
religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member
status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic
predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal
conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational
qualification or other exception.
As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton
University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the
educational programs and activities which it operates. This
requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about
sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX
Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).
Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well
as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found
here .
Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal
opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with
disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job
application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by
completing the
Reasonable Accommodation Request Form .
Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=203893
Deadline for Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the vacancy is filled.
Please submit:
- Resume,
- Cover letter, and
- Contact information for three professional references
You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume.
After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed
to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to
upload additional documents:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp
.