Compliance Development and Education (Equity Specialist)

OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY (UA-OIEQ-IUINA)

The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) furthers the university's commitment to non-discrimination, civil rights, and advancement of equal opportunities in all University programs in accordance with applicable laws and University policy. OIE coordinates federal compliance for hiring and employment; develops and delivers training and education programs throughout the university regarding prevention, equity and compliance; and addresses concerns related to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. 

The Equity Specialist will serve several primary functions within the Office of Institutional Equity. The Equity Specialist reports to the Director Compliance, Training, and ADA.  

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the Director of Compliance, Training, and ADA and the IU community regarding emerging ADA and related issues as appropriate (e.g., COVID-19 guidance, PWFA, Title IX, etc.). 
• Creates and leads trainings on various topics related to the ADA, Title IX, PWFA, and other legislation to inform IU employees about their reporting and compliance responsibilities at IU. 
• Uses Canvas (or other Learning Management Systems) to create university wide trainings related to ADA, Title IX, PWFA, and other compliance areas.  
• Through the university's CRM, monitors the university's progress of compliance trainings and work with stakeholders to increase the university's overall completion rate of mandatory trainings. 
• Through the university's CRM, produces ad-hoc data reporting and analysis services for investigations, appeal, and decision support. 
• Assists OIE directors with investigations and appeals related to accommodations and disability, religion, or gender-based discrimination or harassment, such as assisting with initial intake meetings, the investigation process, and report writing

General Responsibilities

• Prepares formal investigatory reports and/or analyses pursuant to university and campus procedures and internal protocols.
• Develops and/or presents various communication and/or training programs on behalf of the office to educate in areas of equity, opportunity, and accessibility and to support the university's compliance with training and education requirements found in a variety of laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity and discrimination and harassment.
• Collaborates, advises, and consults with other university departments and offices on equity, opportunity, and accessibility as well as matters pertaining discrimination and harassment.
• May serve as an experienced analyst, investigator, and consultant in various areas of equity, opportunity, and accessibility through research, assessments, analyses, discussions, and investigations.
• Oversees and monitors university activities to ensure legal compliance and best practices in areas such as recruitment/hiring; pay equity; ADA accommodations; Title IX, etc.
• Represents the office on specific university committees, in meetings, and in outreach opportunities as needed by the office.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.  

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree. 

Preferred

• Graduate degree (Master's/PhD). 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of experience in compliance, investigatory, or related field.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Develops and delivers effective presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Strong working knowledge of Title IX, VAWA, Clery, Title VII, and other federal and state requirements related to sexual harassment and misconduct.

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

$60,000 - $65,000 per year based on experience. 

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection

Job Family: Legal Compliance

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

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