[blindlaw] Assistant Director, EEO, Western Washington University

[Nightingale, Noel]

Welcome to the Western Washington University on-line application process. Before you begin, please print out the job announcement; you may need to refer
to it while completing the application.

When an online application is not available, please see the Application Instructions and Requested Documents section below.

Assistant Director, Equal Opportunity

Recruitment #: 06305

Posted: 11/29/2006

Closing Date Notes: Review of applications will begin on December 29, 2006. Position open until filled.

Job Title: Assistant Director, Equal Opportunity

Salary: Dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Job Location:

Western Washington University is located on a beautiful campus in Bellingham, WA (pop 67,000) overlooking the San Juan Islands, 90 miles north of Seattle,
60 miles south of Vancouver, British

Bargaining Union:

About the Position:
The Assistant Director, Equal Opportunity reports to the Executive Director and manages a variety of professional duties and specialized programs for Western
Washington University's affirmative action/equal opportunity program.   This is a full time, FLSA exempt, senior level position that has primary responsibility
for the federal and state affirmative plans and programs.

Position Responsibilities:

Essential Functions
List of 8 items
* Develops, monitors and updates the university's federal and state affirmative action plans and additional reports/documents/publications in order to meet
compliance requirements.
* Provides useful data and information to university leadership in recruiting a diverse work force.
* Conducts investigations of formal complaints from intake to final written report, utilizing the university equal opportunity discrimination complaint
procedures in order to meet federal, state and university compliance guidelines; whenever possible, informally resolves complaints through mediation, negotiation
and other conflict resolution techniques.
* Assesses, designs, develops, and implements equal opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity-related training, including training in the prevention
of sexual harassment, by conducting workshops for faculty, staff and students in order to meet compliance guidelines and to eliminate discriminatory behaviors.
* Develops/implements projects/programs/strategies to enhance the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce by conducting web-based and other research
and by meeting as a consultant with search and screening committees in order to meet compliance needs and fulfill the university's strategic goal of increasing
diversity in the workforce; assists Executive Director in overseeing compliance issues in university searches.
* Assists the Executive Director in proposing alternative actions by reviewing/developing/revising/ interpreting applicable university EO and AA  policies/procedures;
by conducting research on equal opportunity and affirmative action case law; and by reviewing best practices/procedures in order to most efficiently implement
EO program.
* Assists in recruiting, supervising and mentoring student interns in the Equal Opportunity Office.
* Manages the office in the Executive Director's absence.
list end

Marginal Functions
List of 2 items
* Provides the Executive Director with recommendations needed to approve new hires.
* Represents the Executive Director in meetings, as required.
list end

Academic Emphasis: N/A

Required Qualifications:
List of 8 items
* Master's Degree and minimum three years of experience in equal opportunity/affirmative action OR Bachelor's degree and minimum five years experience in
this area.
* Substantive knowledge of federal equal opportunity/affirmative action laws, regulations and case law and experience interpreting and implementing them.
* Strong writing skills, including demonstrated success in writing narrative and data reports/documents.
* Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including strong skills in training/facilitating workshops on equal opportunity/diversity issues.
* Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive investigations, from intake to final written reports, including interviewing witnesses and reviewing documentation;
ability to handle complex, sensitive situations confidentially.
* Strong organizational, analytical, and computer skills.
* Flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of assignments; work collaboratively on team projects and continuously improve delivery of services.
* Experience working effectively with diverse populations.
list end

Preferred Qualifications:
List of 2 items
* Training and experience in mediation or other conflict resolution skills in handling informal complaints.
* Knowledge of "best practices" in the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce.
list end

About the Department:
The purpose of the
Equal Opportunity Office
is to enhance opportunities for the university community to foster a respectful and inclusive learning and working environment by providing information
and tools to effectively implement the principles of equal opportunity and celebrate diversity in the spirit of WWU's mission.

Reporting directly to the President, this office seeks to ensure that university policies and programs comply with federal and state statutory and regulatory
requirements relating to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. However, the office promotes policies, programs and practices that Western believes
are sustainable in the absence of any regulation.

Application Instructions and Requested Documents:
Send a cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications above.
Include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references.

Mail to:
Dr. Sue Guenter-Schlesinger, Executive Director,
Equal Opportunity Office
06EOO-3 Search Committee
Western Washington University, MS-9021
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA  98225

Fax to:              360.650.6311
Email to:           Diane.Brearley at wwu.edu

Other Information: N/A

WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons
with disabilities, Vietnam-era and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. For disability accommodation, call (360) 650-3774 or (360) 650-7696 (TTY).
All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU.

Online application not available. Please apply in person.

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Assistant Director, EEO, Western Washington University
Welcome to the Western Washington University on-line application process. Before you begin, please print out the job announcement; you may need to refer
to it while completing the application.
When an online application is not available, please see the Application Instructions and Requested Documents section below.
Assistant Director, Equal Opportunity
Recruitment #: 06305
Posted: 11/29/2006
Closing Date Notes: Review of applications will begin on December 29, 2006. Position open until filled.
Job Title: Assistant Director, Equal Opportunity
Salary: Dependent upon experience and qualifications.
Job Location:
Western Washington University is located on a beautiful campus in Bellingham, WA (pop 67,000) overlooking the San Juan Islands, 90 miles north of Seattle,
60 miles south of Vancouver, British
Bargaining Union:
About the Position:
The Assistant Director, Equal Opportunity reports to the Executive Director and manages a variety of professional duties and specialized programs for Western
Washington University’s affirmative action/equal opportunity program.   This is a full time, FLSA exempt, senior level position that has primary responsibility
for the federal and state affirmative plans and programs.
Position Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
List of 8 items
•
 Develops, monitors and updates the university’s federal and state affirmative action plans and additional reports/documents/publications in order to meet
compliance requirements.
•
 Provides useful data and information to university leadership in recruiting a diverse work force.
•
 Conducts investigations of formal complaints from intake to final written report, utilizing the university equal opportunity discrimination complaint
procedures in order to meet federal, state and university compliance guidelines; whenever possible, informally resolves complaints through mediation, negotiation
and other conflict resolution techniques.
•
 Assesses, designs, develops, and implements equal opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity-related training, including training in the prevention
of sexual harassment, by conducting workshops for faculty, staff and students in order to meet compliance guidelines and to eliminate discriminatory behaviors.
•
 Develops/implements projects/programs/strategies to enhance the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce by conducting web-based and other research
and by meeting as a consultant with search and screening committees in order to meet compliance needs and fulfill the university’s strategic goal of increasing
diversity in the workforce; assists Executive Director in overseeing compliance issues in university searches.
•
 Assists the Executive Director in proposing alternative actions by reviewing/developing/revising/ interpreting applicable university EO and AA  policies/procedures;
by conducting research on equal opportunity and affirmative action case law; and by reviewing best practices/procedures in order to most efficiently implement
EO program.
•
 Assists in recruiting, supervising and mentoring student interns in the Equal Opportunity Office.
•
 Manages the office in the Executive Director’s absence.
list end
Marginal Functions
List of 2 items
•
 Provides the Executive Director with recommendations needed to approve new hires.
•
 Represents the Executive Director in meetings, as required.
list end
Academic Emphasis: N/A
Required Qualifications:
List of 8 items
•
 Master’s Degree and minimum three years of experience in equal opportunity/affirmative action OR Bachelor’s degree and minimum five years experience in
this area.
•
 Substantive knowledge of federal equal opportunity/affirmative action laws, regulations and case law and experience interpreting and implementing them.
•
 Strong writing skills, including demonstrated success in writing narrative and data reports/documents.
•
 Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including strong skills in training/facilitating workshops on equal opportunity/diversity issues.
•
 Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive investigations, from intake to final written reports, including interviewing witnesses and reviewing documentation;
ability to handle complex, sensitive situations confidentially.
•
 Strong organizational, analytical, and computer skills.
•
 Flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of assignments; work collaboratively on team projects and continuously improve delivery of services.
•
 Experience working effectively with diverse populations.
list end
Preferred Qualifications:
List of 2 items
•
 Training and experience in mediation or other conflict resolution skills in handling informal complaints.
•
 Knowledge of “best practices” in the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce.
list end
About the Department:
The purpose of the
Equal Opportunity Office
is to enhance opportunities for the university community to foster a respectful and inclusive learning and working environment by providing information
and tools to effectively implement the principles of equal opportunity and celebrate diversity in the spirit of WWU's mission.
Reporting directly to the President, this office seeks to ensure that university policies and programs comply with federal and state statutory and regulatory
requirements relating to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. However, the office promotes policies, programs and practices that Western believes
are sustainable in the absence of any regulation.
Application Instructions and Requested Documents:
Send a cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications above.
Include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references.
Mail to:
Dr. Sue Guenter-Schlesinger, Executive Director,
Equal Opportunity Office
06EOO-3 Search Committee
Western Washington University, MS-9021
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA  98225
Fax to:              360.650.6311
Email to:           Diane.Brearley at wwu.edu
Other Information: N/A
WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons
with disabilities, Vietnam-era and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. For disability accommodation, call (360) 650-3774 or (360) 650-7696 (TTY).
All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU.
Online application not available. Please apply in person.
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