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Position Available:

Director of Equal Opportunity

Title: Director of Equal Opportunity

Appointment Date: As soon as position is filled

Overview: This is a half-time 12-month appointment. The position is unclassified but non-tenured. The Director of Equal Opportunity receives vacation, sick leave and other fringe benefits as determined by FHSU Personnel Office. The Director reports directly to the President of the University, and will be required to select and adhere to office hours of 20 hours per week with some meetings requiring work outside those normal hours. An additional half-time appointment in other areas of the University may be available.

Duties: The Director of Equal Opportunity is responsible for administering and enhancing FHSU’s Affirmative Action Program. The Director will follow existing policies and procedures within the Affirmative Action program to achieve diversity in employment, education, and other educational activities at FHSU. The Director of Equal Opportunity will also be responsible for revising any such policies and procedures within the program to further enhance its effectiveness. The Director also provides advice and assistance to the University community with regard to search and hiring practices and procedure.  The Director will be required to prepare yearly affirmative action reports reflecting diversity within FHSU’s workforce, and bi-annual (every other year) reports, on an alternating basis, regarding gender equity within FHSU’s workforce and female student interest in participating in intercollegiate athletics. These reports, and any other required information, will be prepared pursuant to the mandates of any applicable federal or Kansas law, rule or regulation. The person selected for this position will also be required to receive and investigate complaints regarding discrimination and harassment, and will serve in a conflict resolution role among employees and students. The Director of Equal Opportunity will be required to serve on FHSU’s Affirmative Action Committee and other University committees and to make recommendations to the President and other administrators regarding the effectiveness of such committees and how the goal and the purpose of the committees could be enhanced. In conjunction with the Director of Equal Opportunity’s responsibility for the affirmative action program, the Director will provide education to the campus community regarding laws, rules, regulations and procedures dealing with search practices, diversity, discrimination and harassment and will oversee training provided to FHSU employees on these subjects. In addition to all duties described above, the Director of Equal Opportunity is expected to make recommendations to the President regarding personnel, software support, and other needs of the Affirmative Action Office in order to increase the visibility and effectiveness of the Office within the FHSU community.

Education: The Director of Equal Opportunity must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree, with a degree in a field related to affirmative action, law, or human resources being preferred. A Juris Doctor degree is preferred but not required.

Experience: The successful candidate will have valuable work experience in areas relating to affirmative action or equal opportunity compliance, diversity, discrimination and harassment prevention and investigation, and alternative dispute resolution. Prior work in law or human resources is preferred. The Director of Equal Opportunity must have a commitment to diversity and equity, sensitivity to the interests of all under-represented groups, and a working knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to affirmative action and equal opportunity. In addition, the successful candidate will have exemplary oral communication skills, an ability to investigate complaints, and conflict resolution skills. Strong computer and technological knowledge is preferred. The ability to discreetly and confidentially undertake investigations and resolve complaints is a must, and the successful candidate will be able to initiate and conclude required tasks and projects independently and timely.

Apply to: Send resume, cover letter and a listing of two references to Todd Powell, General Counsel/Executive Assistant to the President, FHSU, 600 Park Street, Hays, KS 67601. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on May 1, 2007, and will continue until the position is filled.

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