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Overview
The Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA) supports Yale University’s commitment to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments. It enforces compliance with the University's non-discrimination policies and federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws. Reporting to the Deputy Director of OIEA, the Assistant Director utilizes professional experience and training to manage complex investigations into allegations of violations of University policies prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on protected classes and supports campus stakeholders in the creation of equitable and accessible learning and working environments.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrated capacity to work in a diverse community, cultural competence, emotional intelligence, and a strong team orientation. Proven counseling, mediation, investigatory, and conflict resolution skills.

2. Demonstrated ability to handle complex situations, particularly those with a high level of confidentiality and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.

3. Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail. Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint and use of electronic databases.

4. Strong critical thinking, analytical, planning and organizational skills and the ability to understand and explain complex policies. Ability to interpret federal, state, and local non-discrimination laws and regulations.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Juris Doctorate or master's degree in human resources, higher education, or related field strongly preferred. Experience leading protected class-based discrimination and harassment investigations, with preference for academic environment investigations. Extensive knowledge of protections against discrimination and harassment.

Principal Responsibilities

1.Receives and independently investigates inquiries and complaints of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment from applicants, students and employees.
2. Acts as a mediator in the attempt to resolve alleged violations of Federal and State laws as well as allegations of other unfair treatment.
3. Assists supervisors in identifying, resolving, and preventing equal employment opportunity problems; promotes a favorable climate for an effective equal employment opportunity program.
4. Interprets equal employment opportunity requirements of Federal and State agencies; evaluates these requirements in relation to specific departments and/or programs; works with Human Resource Generalists, Departmental supervisors, Labor Management Relations to determine corrective or remedial action as needed.
5. Independently provide coordination, oversight and implementation of the Employment Accommodation Program for faculty.
6. Works collaboratively with faculty, staff, supervisors, Labor Management Relations, and Labor unions in resolving issues.
7. Develops, designs, and delivers seminars in the areas of:  Discrimination and Harassment, Respectful Environments, disability accommodation, etc.
8. Work collaboratively with the Director and, as appropriate, take a lead and/or supervisory role on special projects and events.
9. Leads research of EO and related topics, as requested
10. Maintain thorough and up-to-date knowledge of non-discrimination laws and regulations and relevant University policies.
11. Represent the Office to constituencies on and off campus.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and five years of experience in the human resources field at the professional level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrated capacity to work in a diverse community. 
2. Demonstrated ability to handle complex situations, particularly those with a high level of confidentiality.
3. Proven counseling, mediation, investigatory and conflict resolution skills.
4. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills.
6. Excellent attention to detail.
7. Strong critical thinking, analytical, planning and organizational skills.
8. Ability to understand and explain complex policies and regulations.
9. Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word and Power Point and electronic databases.
10. Strong team orientation.
11. Ability to interpret federal, state and local affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination laws and regulations.
12. Preferred: Understanding of academic environments.

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Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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