Equal Opportunity Specialist II
Equal Opportunity Specialist II
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Job Description
Position Title:
Equal Opportunity Specialist IIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 3 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Experience in a higher education or legal environment.Experience in conducting civil rights Title IX HR or criminal investigations.
Experience working with individuals impacted by harassment and/or discrimination.
Experience with training regarding trauma informed interviews.
Multilingual.
Job Description:
Summary
The Iowa State University Office of Equal Opportunity is accepting applications to fill an Equal Opportunity Specialist II position. This position will assist with the Universitys Equal Opportunity mission; Title IX compliance; and compliance with federal and state non-discrimination laws and executive orders. Responsible for investigating formal complaints of discrimination and harassment and facilitating resolutions of informal complaints. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent writing and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Based on direction and advice of the Director receive and investigate formal complaints of discrimination harassment and sexual misconduct.
- Facilitate resolution of informal complaints and work collaboratively with partners to complete investigation of formal complaints.
- Provide interim and supportive measures to impacted parties reporting discrimination and harassment sexual misconduct or retaliation.
- Under the supervision of the Director monitor compliance with state and federal law; federal and state executive orders and the Universitys non-discrimination and harassment sexual misconduct and retaliation policy.
- Conduct ongoing faculty staff and student training on responsible employee requirements.
- Collaborate weekly with partners from HR Provost General Counsel and the Dean of Students Office.
- Participate in the offices weekly Title IX group to provide updates on active investigations.
- Responsible for entering in all case information into the EOs Maxient system in a timely manner.
- Author reports synthesizing complex factual patterns in a neutral and clear manner which is accessible and easy to digest.
- Function as subject matter for the Universitys partners faculty staff and students on laws regulations and policies regarding discrimination and harassment sexual misconduct retaliation and responsible employee requirements.
- Train and educate the University community on issues of importance including preventing discrimination and harassment sexual misconduct retaliation and responsible employee reporting requirements.
Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex difficult and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
For more information about our office please visit: Equal Opportunity
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS808Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration applications should be received bySeptember 9 2025.
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
August 29 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R17693Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
