Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity

Winter 2018/19

JOB PROSPECTUS

ASSOCIATE VICE PROVOST FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EQUITY

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About the Opportunity NC State University’s Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED) invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity and Equity. Reporting to the Vice Provost, the Associate Vice Provost will provide planning and decision-making guidance to the Equal Opportunity and Equity (EOE) unit. In addition, the Associate Vice Provost will be expected to lead and manage all aspects of the EOE unit which includes four (4) Equal Opportunity Officers – who conduct investigations, write reports, and conduct training and educational workshops – and one (1) Program Coordinator. This position will also provide strategic planning and assessment for the EOE unit that aligns with the strategic plans of the OIED and University, as well as implementing high level critical analyses of equal opportunity compliance functions. This position will also serve as Deputy Title IX Coordinator, supporting the Vice Provost/University Title IX Coordinator. In this capacity, the incumbent will be called on to review and develop campus-based Title IX-related regulations, practices, and protocols, informational materials, and campus-wide training content; supervise investigation and case management of all Title IX complaints in the EOE unit, as well as serving as an investigator as needed, and advise the Office of Student Conduct on Title IX-related cases; supervise the coordination of Title IX Responsible Employee training for the university community; and proactively collaborate with relevant campus partners on climate assessments related to Title IX. The Associate Vice Provost will also be expected to:

• Inform and support the Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity on visioning, planning, and implementing university-level approaches to addressing equal opportunity and non-discrimination issues;

• Inform the Vice Provost/ADA Coordinator about university accessibility issues, supervise the EOE unit’s facilitation of the reasonable accommodation in employment process, and relaying EOE content expertise on disability-related access issues;

• Maintain and build excellent relationships within OIED and throughout the university community;

• Monitor the university’s recruitment, hiring and Equal Employment Opportunity policies and procedures, ensuring the university’s compliance with related state and federal laws, and university policies, regulations and rules;

• Monitor, develop, and administer appropriate policies, regulations and rules related to non-discrimination and equal opportunity;

• Monitor the recruitment of administrative, professional and faculty positions;

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• Oversee completion of the University EEO/AA plans, including conducting complex research and statistical analysis in preparation of all affirmative action compliance reports (including workforce analysis, availability data, goals setting, VETS report, and any other reports as required);

• Process and investigate complaints of potential prohibited discrimination, harassment, retaliation, etc. about students, faculty, staff and relevant third parties and provide excellent customer service to all parties through timely communication, complete processes, and efficient and effective case management;

• Provide consultation within the university on how to promote equity and how to address equal opportunity issues;

• Provide guidance to search committees regarding best practices with respect to search procedures and compliance with equal opportunity policies;

• Advise university community on equal opportunity issues (e.g., new laws, trends, best practices); • Facilitate conflict management plans; • Coordinate and facilitate educational opportunities for the university community; • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Preferences The Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED) is seeking a forward-thinking and innovative individual with strong knowledge of federal and state equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations, specifically including, but not limited to, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, ADEA, USERRA, Executive Order 11246, and Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity state and federal laws. Candidates shall possess a Juris Doctorate or Master’s degree or higher in a related field and at least three (3) years of related professional experience. Candidates possessing an undergraduate degree and at least five (5) years of relevant experience will also be considered.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate five (5) years of progressive experience in affirmative action compliance and equal opportunity policy administration, including preparation of compliance reports, and formal and informal complaint resolution. It is also required for candidates to have previous supervisory experience, specifically in areas where delegation of responsibilities, case management, and time management are necessary.

Further departmental requirements include:

• The ability to maintain confidentiality, employ excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution strategies, use responsible independent judgment, and work collaboratively with different constituencies in a diverse and dynamic university community.

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• The ability to respond in a professional manner and perform effectively in high pressure situations.

• Superior verbal and written communication skills. • Demonstrated success in professional relationship building and collaboration. • Strong analytical and research skills, including demonstrated experience with database tools,

development of ad hoc reports, data extraction, and reporting programs/software. • Workshop development and presentation skills.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience determining disability-based and religion-based accommodation in a working/learning environment and in completing annual EEO/AA plans.

How to Apply The search committee invites applications to be submitted online at jobs.ncsu.edu (position # 00007364). Applications should include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Confidential review of materials will begin in January 2019, and will continue until the appointment is made. For additional information please visit: go.ncsu.edu/AVP-EOE_search. Please refer inquiries and nominations to:

Frank Barragan, Executive Recruiter NC State University

919-515-4365 • fbbarrag@ncsu.edu

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About the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity The Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED) is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and diverse intellectual and cultural campus experience related to the mission of NC State University (NC State). The OIED facilitates efforts to ensure equity and opportunity, increases awareness of diversity issues through education, and strengthens relationships across diverse groups. Through these efforts, the OIED promotes cultural competence development, thereby fostering a welcoming, inclusive and respectful campus. By providing guidance, programming, and outreach to constituent groups and the community, and by adhering to accountability and compliance standards, the OIED prepares NC State students, faculty, and staff for local, state, national, and global collaboration.

In addition to the Equal Opportunity and Equity unit, OIED also houses the Diversity Engagement, Training and Education unit and four student centers. OIED has helped NC State be named a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award recipient in 2014, 2017, and 2018, and be named one of Forbes’ 2018 Inaugural Top 100 America’s Best Employers for Diversity.

NC State’s Definition of Diversity Diversity is an inclusive community of people with varied human characteristics, ideas and world-views and whose interactions both benefit and challenge each other to grow while making the community better. Such a community will:

• Enhance access, attract and retain a diverse population and promote equity and equal opportunity;

• Encourage interaction among diverse people to enrich the educational experience, promote personal growth and enhance the community;

• Foster mutual respect, value differences and promote cross-cultural understanding; and • Prepare leaders to live and work in a competitive global community.

By definition, NC State reflects diversity because it comprises a community of individuals from varied backgrounds and demographic categories; it encourages, accepts and values a diversity of people and ideas; it seeks to promote an environment where equity, respect and understanding represent the norm in the campus climate; and, it seeks to prepare entrepreneurs who are effective citizens of a global community. We will know that we have achieved authentic diversity when all four of these objectives are fully realized.

You are invited to read further points of interest by referring to Diversity on NC State’s main home page or visiting www.ncsu.edu/diversity.

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About NC State

Think and Do At NC State University, we create prosperity for North Carolina and the nation. We began as a land-grant institution grounded in agriculture and engineering. Today, we’re a pre-eminent research enterprise that excels across disciplines.

NC State is a powerhouse in science, technology, engineering and math. We lead in agriculture, education, textiles, business and natural resources management. We’re at the forefront of teaching and research in design, the humanities and the social sciences. And we’re home to one of the world’s best colleges of veterinary medicine.

Our more than 34,000 undergraduate and graduate students learn by doing. They pursue original research and start new companies. They forge connections with top employers and serve communities local and global. Through it all, they enjoy an outstanding return on investment.

Creating Prosperity Each year, NC State adds $6.5 billion to the statewide economy, equivalent to creating more than 90,000 new jobs. That represents significant return on investment for the citizens of North Carolina in the form of research advances, innovative technologies, successful companies, skilled graduates and new jobs waiting for them.

Our 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Together, they forge powerful partnerships with government, industry, nonprofits and academia to remake our world for the better.

NC State is leading efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, develop a smart electric grid, create self-powered health monitors, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector. Our award-winning Centennial Campus is home to more than 70 public and private partners — as well as the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”

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About Raleigh and North Carolina North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in America. Agriculture is the top industry in the state, producing $84 billion in revenue each year. A leading state in diversity and a top spot for young professionals and families, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a city on the rise:

No. 1 among the top 10 best cities for jobs (CNN Money, 2015)

No. 3 among the best places for business and careers (Forbes, 2016)

No. 5 among the best midsize U.S. metro areas for college students (American Institute for Economic Research, 2017)

No. 5 among best U.S. cities for raising a family (Forbes, 2017)

No. 6 among America’s best cities for young professionals (Forbes, 2017)

With Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. NC State also has strong agricultural partnerships with Bayer, BASF, and Syngenta. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates. Celebrating its 130th year in 2017, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation, and around the world.

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as

an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.