EEO Associate Office for Access and Equity

Office for Access and Equity

Duties and Responsibilities

Investigations and Hearings

• Conduct independent and neutralinvestigations in response to discrimination and harassment claims filed withthe University. This responsibility entails: interviewing relevant parties;gathering compiling and analyzing relevant documents and information;assessing witness credibility; reaching sound legal and policy conclusions;presenting case information through effective oral and written communication;delivering timely written reports; appearing before an appeal panel andresponding to questions; and working with campus units human resourcesrepresentatives and legal counsel to identify appropriate remediation whereappropriate and necessary.
• Serve as a principal investigatorfor matters involving University Laboratory High School and University PrimarySchool.
• Facilitate live Title IX hearingsincluding but not limited to serving in the role of decision maker. Thisresponsibility includes responding to objections making determinationssurrounding relevance of evidence and testimony maintaining decorum and issuingthe written determination result of the hearing.
• Respond on behalf of theUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to complaints filed with federal andstate agencies including preparing position statements and verified responsesresponding to information requests preparing employee witnesses to testifybefore federal and state agencies and participating in fact-finding proceedingsbefore agencies that enforce federal and state discrimination laws.

Committees Information Requests Guidance Relationships

• Assist in preparing responses toFOIA requests government agencies data requests and subpoenas.
• Maintain and audit data relativeto the investigations in which you were the principal investigator.
• Provide advice guidance andtraining to faculty and staff on issues of discrimination and harassment andsexual misconduct.
• Maintain collaborativerelationships with campus academic and administrative units human resourceoffices University legal counsel and federal and state agencies.
• Develop present and provideconsultation for educational programs on civil rights compliance and equalopportunity issues related to employment and education.
• Stay abreast of federal and statelaws and regulations concerning equal opportunities and access for employeesand students affirmative action and University employment policies andprocedures for faculty staff and academic professional employees.
• Serve on various committees andperform other related duties to further the mission of the university.
• Actively promotes a healthy officeculture that: supports the well-being and professional growth of all staffmembers consistently attends to equity and diversity principles and leveragesthe expertise and talent of all staff members to develop best practices and beleaders in our field.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accreditedlaw school.
• At least three years of relevantexperience and demonstrated success in handling conflicts.
  
• At least three years of experienceparticipating in administrative hearings civil litigation or criminal litigation.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience inconducting investigations.
• Prior experience working withcivil rights claims.
• Prior experience working in highereducation with faculty staff and students.
• Experience operating in databasesresponding to Freedom of Information Act requests
  and working with Excel.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Strong organizational planninganalytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently andwith sound judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to managehigh volume and time-sensitive workload.
• Demonstrated ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage and work withhuman conflict.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated knowledge andenforcement of federal and state civil rights laws.

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position appointed on a 12-month basis with the option of 100% remote hybrid or in-person. The expected start date is as soon as possible after September 1 2026. Salary is commensurate with experience. The budgeted salary range for the position is $90000 to $95000. Finalsalary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available marketdata internal salary equity candidate experience and qualificationscollective bargaining agreements and budget constraints. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 14 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. For further information about this specific position please contact Joya Murphy at For questions regarding the application process please contact .

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign the states flagship public university and one of the worlds leading research institutions every staff member helps shape whats next. Founded in 1867 Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries supported by 15 colleges and instructional units more than 20 research institutes and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether youre empowering first-generation students fueling breakthrough innovation or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being growth and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized your potential is nurtured and your career can thrive.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health Dental Vision Life Insurance a Retirement Plan Paid time Off and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy childbirth and related conditions or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at option #1 or .

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