Director, Equal Opportunity Office
The University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications and nominations for the position of Director, Equal Opportunity Office. This position is directly responsible to the President at the University of Georgia and works with a wide range of faculty and administrators to assure UGA’s compliance with all equal opportunity and affirmative action matters.
The Director of the Equal Opportunity Office (EOO) has the primary responsibility for leading and managing all aspects of the equal opportunity and affirmative action programs at UGA, inclusive of compliance with federal and state laws, executive orders, and University policies and procedures. The Director will have responsibility for UGA’s Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment (NDAH) Policy, which includes campus education on and enforcement of the policy, including conducting investigations and rendering decisions on alleged violations by faculty, staff, and students. In addition, this position coordinates UGA’s Ombudsperson Program and oversees the University System of Georgia Applicant Clearinghouse, a centralized base of information on vacant full-time faculty and administrative positions in the University System of Georgia.
The successful candidate should have the ability to interpret and implement equal opportunity/affirmative action regulations and have a commitment to and knowledge of the specialized problems of equal opportunity and affirmative action concerns. The candidate should have significant experience in conducting NDAH investigations, conflict resolution, employment matters; human resources management. Additionally, the successful candidate should have demonstrated effectiveness in communication and interpersonal skills; and excellent written and analytical skills.
A law degree (JD) or other advanced degree with leadership and management experience in employment matters in higher education, or other state and federal agencies is required.
The University of Georgia, a land-grant/sea-grant university, is ranked among the top 25 public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 edition of America’s Best Colleges. The University is recognized as a research intensive and community engaged institution by the Carnegie Foundation. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia, 70 miles northeast of Atlanta. In addition to the University, Athens offers a rich cultural environment and is perennially identified as one of America’s most livable cities. Additional information may be found at: http://eoo.uga.edu/ and http://www.uga.edu/.
The position is open until filled; however, candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by April 2, 2012 for the review process. The application packet should include a cover letter of interest that details how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the needs of the position, responsibilities, and qualifications stated above; a current curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references (who will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant).
Email submissions with attachments are preferred. Please send to: executivesearch@uga.edu
In lieu of email submission, written application materials can be directed to:
University of Georgia, Human Resources
Search Committee: Director, Equal Opportunity Office
C/o UGA Search Group
215 S. Jackson Street
Athens, GA 30602
Confidential requests for information may be directed to Megan Hill, Primary Consultant with the UGA Search Group, 706-542-6240.
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Institution
