The University of New Mexico’s Office of Compliance, Ethics, and Equal Opportunity (CEEO) seeks a Compliance Specialist (Civil Rights Investigator and Trainer) ready to join a growing and busy office dedicated to protecting and ensuring the civil rights of all UNM community members. The successful candidate will be experienced in conducting sensitive investigations from start to finish, effectively interviewing parties and witnesses to an investigation, interpreting and analyzing policies, and providing technical advice in the areas of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action, Title IX, Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and various other compliance areas. 

Responsibilities:

• Independently identifying, gathering, and analyzing evidentiary information necessary to evaluate compliance issues
• Conducting unbiased investigations of alleged civil rights discrimination and preparing investigative reports
• Creating, developing, and delivering a range of promotional, educational, and informational programs, workshops, and resource materials related to CEEO program activities and initiatives
• Interpreting, analyzing, and advising on the application of compliance and civil rights laws and regulations in an employment and academic setting in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and guidelines, and UNM policies and procedures

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 Office of Compliance, Ethics, and Equal Opportunity 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 for all and to promote a safe environment free of discrimination and inequity in accordance with University values and policies and with federal and state equal opportunity and affirmative action statutes and regulations.

** This position is a Regular Assignment. If you are interested in a Term Compliance Specialist – Investigator position, please refer to req30356**

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.

• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to interview parties and witnesses in a professional, neutral, and trauma-informed manner.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and advise on the application of civil rights and compliance policies and regulations in the employment and academic settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, and/or civil rights work.
• Experience investigating concerns related to discrimination, failure to accommodate, Title IX, sexual harassment or sexual assault.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with time sensitive deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Legal knowledge including paralegal or JD course work.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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.