Civil Rights Compliance Specialist and Intake Assistant

Are you interested in joining a results-oriented team of professionals working on challenging, interesting, fast-paced casework? The University of New Mexico's Office of Compliance, Ethics, and Equal Opportunity (CEEO) seeks a Compliance Specialist to support the civil rights investigative and grievance processes at UNM. Areas of concern include Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action, Title IX, Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and various other civil rights laws that ensure equal protection for protected categories. The selected candidate must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a team player, and must be able to multi-task and handle confidential material in a professional manner. The ability to be neutral and conduct interviews with a trauma-informed approach is crucial.

CEEO is an internal compliance office that provides services to students, staff and faculty. We envision UNM as a community where the value of diversity is recognized and where equal opportunity is afforded for all. Our mission is to promote equal access and treatment and to promote a safe environment free of discrimination and inequity in accordance with University values and policies, as well as federal and state equal opportunity and affirmative action laws.

**This is a temporary position that is expected to last for one year, continued employment contingent upon department funding**

See the Position Description for additional information.

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Significant experience interviewing parties and investigating concerns related to discrimination, failure to accommodate, Title IX, sexual harassment or sexual assault.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with time sensitive deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Legal knowledge, including paralegal or JD course work.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.