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Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist

Employer
Eastern Michigan University
Location
Ypsilanti, MI

Job Details


Salary: $18.08 - $31.63 Hourly $37,600.00 - $65,800.00 Annually
Job_Type: Full Time
Job_Number: 01833
Location: Main Campus
Division: PHR

General Summary

Provide support in coordinating the University's Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity programs, including Title VII, Veteran and Individuals with Disabilities programs. Under moderate supervision, provide on-going data analysis and audit support for affirmative action and other areas of human resources. This classification is also responsible for investigating allegations of discrimination.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate with appropriate HR team members and third party vendors to ensure complete, accurate transfer of data from each system to prepare affirmative action plans, compliance requests and/or reports.

Receives and investigates formal discrimination complaints; identifies and interviews critical witnesses, request information relevant to the investigation from appropriate departments or agencies; analyzes witness comments, written statements and other relevant information received regarding the investigation; writes reports and issues findings of fact, determinations, and recommendations in discrimination complaints.

Provide statistical information for division heads regarding goals and availability for faculty and staff.

Coordinate data preparation activities in connection with OFCCP compliance audits. Ensure timely production of data requests.

Analyze data quantitatively and qualitatively to identify trends, strengths and weaknesses in recruitment, and achievement of affirmative action goals. Analyze employment statistics concerning discrimination in employment in the areas of interviewing, hiring, promoting, training, and terminating, and complaint investigation.

Collaborate and consult with staffing organizations to assess and maintain process compliance with EEO/AA-related laws.

Serve as a strategic partner and consultant to managers on EEO/AA issues to promote a positive work environment.

Make recommendations to management team.

Provide advice and guidance to all levels of management regarding EEO/AA related laws and sound administrative practices.

Assist Director with preparation, communication and implementation of AAP.

Maintain current knowledge of AA/EEO compliance regulations to ensure proper data collection and reporting.

Recommend content updates for website.

Provide administrative support for related HR functions including database management, survey design and analysis.

Be knowledgeable of Federal and State legislation to ensure adherence of assigned HR Programs to regulatory compliance.

Advise leadership and others on related laws, regulations, and applicable program policies.

Assist in conducting diversity focused workshops and AA/EEO training sessions for the campus community.

Conduct periodic audits and prepare reports as assigned.

Perform related Departmental duties as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Management Information Systems, or a related field is required. A Master's Degree is highly preferred.

A minimum of two years of experience in AA/EEO or related field, including conducting complaint investigations is required. Working knowledge and demonstrated ability to analyze and communicate AA/EEO data and concepts is highly preferred.

Knowledge of EEO/AA and HR laws and regulations is required.

Prior experience compiling, analyzing, and summarizing data for management decision making purposes is required.

Personal computing skills, including working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical and data base management software applications, is required.

Prior experience administering EEO, state and local Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) compliance reports is preferred.

Experience in the interpretation and application of applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations is required.

Ability to exercise good judgment when evaluating discrimination complaints and disciplinary situations is required.

Knowledge of principles and practices in affirmative action and investigations is required.

Experience working with applicant tracking software is preferred.

Supplemental Information

ECLS: AP
GRADE: PFHR1

Initial review of applications by the hiring committee will take place on November 12th 2018.

Eastern Michigan University offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance; a TIAA-CREF retirement plan with employer contributions; an outstanding vacation and time off policy; a tuition waiver program and much more.

Click here to view highlights of the University's total rewards program.

For specific information by employment classification, click here to review the Benefits in Brief information.

* 01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Management Information Systems, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No


* 02

Do you have a minimum of two years of experience in AA/EEO or related field, including conducting complaint investigations?
  • Yes
  • No


* 03

Do you have knowledge of EEO/AA and HR laws and regulations?
  • Yes
  • No


* 04

Do you have prior experience compiling, analyzing, and summarizing data for management decision making purposes is required. Personal computing skills, including working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical and data base management software applications?
  • Yes
  • No


* 05

Do you have experience in the interpretation and application of applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations?
  • Yes
  • No


* 06

Do you have the ability to exercise good judgment when evaluating discrimination complaints and disciplinary situations?
  • Yes
  • No


* 07

Do you have knowledge of principles and practices in affirmative action and investigations?
  • Yes
  • No


* 08

What is your salary requirement?

* Required Question

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Organization

Working at Eastern Michigan University 

Eastern Michigan University is about....People. Education. Service. Community engagement. Excellence...

Whether you are a student, alumnus/a, future student, friend, faculty or staff member, or community member, our success at EMU is about your success--academically, professionally, personally. Since 1849, EMU has been committed to the highest standards in the classroom, the community and the world. With 23,500 students of all ages and walks of life from around the globe, we are able to combine a world-class university with a thriving, connected community environment.
EMU is an exciting place to visit, to study, to research, to teach, to work and to grow.

Our institutional values say a lot about us:

  • Teaching and learning
  • Excellence
  • Human dignity and respect
  • Diversity
  • Scholarship and intellectual freedom
  • Public engagement
  • Leadership and participatory decision making
  • Integrity

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