Working Title Director-Equal Opportunity

Job Summary

Eastern Washington University is currently seeking a Director of Equal Opportunity. This position reports to the AVP for Civil Rights, Compliance & Enterprise Risk Management.with the primary purpose of administering the equal opportunity, affirmative action program, reviewing and investigating complaints of discrimination, and generating reports, conducting training, and bringing awareness to and advising the campus on affirmative action issues.

On top of salary, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 10 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses.

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

About Eastern Washington University

Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university located in Cheney, 20 minutes from downtown Spokane. In addition to Eastern's Cheney campus, we also offer our Riverpoint campus in Spokane, plus additional teaching/learning centers located in other cities throughout Washington State. Enrollment has reached over 12,000 students. The Cheney-Spokane area is the heart of the Inland Northwest, with excellent restaurants, theater, shopping, skiing, hiking, lakes, a choice of living in a medium-sized city or a small town, and high quality schools and housing.

Diversity Statement

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

Conditions of Employment

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

Physical Demands

If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Vara Lyn Conrath at vconrath@ewu.edu.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree or other advanced degree by date of hire


• Must have three or more years investigating, litigating, managing and/or responding to employment or discrimination claims, including preparation of written investigative reports


• Must have excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills


• Must have the ability to maintain professional and collaborative interactions with other staff and university constituents


• Strong computer skills to facilitate preparation of written and statistical reports, including proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite and ability to maintain a website (Word, Excel, Outlook)


• Must have excellent organizational skills to ensure that multiple pending investigations and other work duties are completed in a timely manner


• Must have the ability to understand and comply with rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidance.


• Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience as a director of equal opportunity/affirmative action


• Professional work experience in higher education relevant to equal opportunity/affirmative action


• Professional experience providing training


• Professional experience and/or training as a mediator


• Professional experience with legal and/or administrative proceedings

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Must be an excellent team member who is willing to collaborate with others


• Must have the ability to remain objective and fair in the course of investigatory and other work assignments

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