Civil Rights Investigator and Trainer

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico’s  Office of Compliance, Ethics, and Equal Opportunity (CEEO)  seeks a  Compliance Specialist  (Civil Rights Investigator and Trainer) ready to join a growing and busy office dedicated to protecting and ensuring the civil rights of all UNM community members. The successful candidate will be experienced in conducting sensitive investigations from start to finish, effectively interviewing parties and witnesses to an investigation, interpreting and analyzing policies, and providing technical advice in the areas of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action, Title IX, Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and various other compliance areas.

Responsibilities :

• Independently identifying, gathering, and analyzing evidentiary information necessary to evaluate compliance issues
• Conducting unbiased investigations of alleged civil rights discrimination and preparing investigative reports
• Creating, developing, and delivering a range of promotional, educational, and informational programs, workshops, and resource materials related to CEEO program activities and initiatives
• Interpreting, analyzing, and advising on the application of compliance and civil rights laws and regulations in an employment and academic setting in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and guidelines, and UNM policies and procedures

The selected candidate must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a team player, and must be able to multi-task and handle confidential material in a professional manner.

The Office of Compliance, Ethics, and Equal Opportunity is an internal compliance office that provides services to students, staff and faculty. We envision UNM as a community where the value of diversity is recognized and where equal opportunity is afforded for all. Our mission is to promote equal access and treatment for all and to promote a safe environment free of discrimination and inequity in accordance with University values and policies and with federal and state equal opportunity and affirmative action statutes and regulations.

Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentCompliance Ethics & Equal Opp (016A) Employment TypeStaff Staff TypeRegular - Full-Time Term End Date StatusExempt PayMonthly : $4,073.33 - $5,721.73 Benefits EligibleThis is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the home page for a more information.