"Sr. Equal Opportunity Specialist"

Position Summary

Rice University offers an exciting opportunity for a collaborative professional with strong interpersonal and analytical skills to serve as the Senior Equal Opportunity Specialist (SEOS). The ideal candidate is solutions-oriented and takes a proactive role in fostering an inclusive culture across all levels of the institution, supporting a positive and healthy work environment. The SEOS oversees and conducts investigations related to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct (as defined by Title IX), and retaliation. Additionally, the SEOS oversees Rice University's informal resolution program.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Title VI and VII of the CRA, Title IX, ADA/504, and demonstrate knowledge of equal opportunity, human resources, compliance, and other related fields.

About Rice

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice's culture. They come through in how we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name -- RICE -- which stands for Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.

Workplace Requirements

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, with a proposed annual salary range of $80,475 to $92,500, depending on qualifications and experience. *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.*

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
  In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis
• 3 years of directly related, progressive experience in conducting sexual misconduct/Title IX and discrimination investigations, mediation, restorative justice, and other forms of dispute resolution.
  In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis

Skills:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, including presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Good problem-solving ability

Preferences

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Experience with Title VI and Title VII of the CRA, Title IX, ADA/504
• Professional investigation experience in a university setting
• Juris Doctorate degree

Essential Functions

• Assist in monitoring and addressing incidents/complaints and overseeing the University's response
• Work with various departments to investigate and resolve complaints of unlawful discrimination, which includes interviewing witnesses, analyzing evidence, making determinations, producing reports, and, in conjunction with the appropriate administrators, formulating courses of action to address those matters
• Interpret University policies and procedures, and local, state, and federal rules and regulations related to EO issues
• Compile and analyze data
• Maintain accurate and compliant case files and databases
• Design and deliver anti-discrimination programming for the University, including delivering ongoing training designed to promote awareness and prevent discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking
• May schedule, plan, coordinate, and organize special events for EOS
• May prepare, edit, and produce publications and reports for the office
• Manage informal dispute resolution
• Perform all other job duties as assigned

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should attach a resume in PDF format to the Supporting Documents section of the application.

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