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Director of Equal Opportunity and Access
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Position Number: 1444819
Location: Macomb, IL
Position Type: Legal Affairs

Director of Equal Opportunity and Access

About Western Illinois University:
Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, serves over 8,500 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan campus in Moline, IL. Compliance to state and federal hiring standards is coordinated through WIU's Office of Equal Opportunity & Access.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

Job Description:
APPOINTMENT: Position available May 1, 2019. Start date as soon as practical.

RESPONSIBILITIES:The Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access reports to the President and is responsible for coordinating the University's overall affirmative action/equal opportunity program. The director is responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of the University's policies and procedures relative to equal opportunity and affirmative action. The director also serves as the university Title IX and ADA Compliance Officer. This responsibility is defined by applicable federal, state, and university guidelines for civil rights compliance, including Executive Order 11246; Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1990; Title IX of the 1972 Higher Education Amendments; Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Acts of 1975 and 1967, respectively; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The Director supervises an Equal Opportunity Officer and a Program Coordinator. Please visit the department website for more information www.wiu.edu/eoa.

RANK & SALARY:12-month administrative appointment. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package that includes domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/

Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree; progressive experience in equal opportunity, affirmative action, civil rights compliance or similar post-baccalaureate professional experience. Proven success as a collaborative and effective leader. Professional involvement in programs and activities targeted toward achieving diversity goals. Experience conducting complaint investigations and performing data analysis. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Presentation experience and demonstrated experience working successfully with individuals throughout a complex organizational structure toward consensus and support for innovative plans and solutions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: At least two years of professional work experience in higher education and experience working with collective bargaining units preferred.
For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be"in hand" at the time of application.

Additional Information:
THE DEPARTMENT: The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA) reports to the President and has responsibility for university compliance with civil rights laws, statutes and regulations. EOA coordinates the work of the University Diversity Council, the ADA Advisory Committee, the Affirmative Action Administrative Internship Committee, the University Committee on Sexual Orientation Gender Identity and Expression, and the Gender Equity Committee. The office works with departments in the recruitment and selection of faculty and administrative staff, administers the University's AA Plan and discrimination complaint procedures, coordinates accommodations for employees, conducts training, and serves as a campus resource on issues of inclusion.http://www.wiu.edu/equal_opportunity_and_access/

THE UNIVERSITY: Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review for 15 consecutive years and as one of 36 public universities ranked a top tier "Best Midwestern University" by U.S.News & World Report, the WIU-Macomb and -Quad Cities campuses are comprised of accomplished faculty, state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.

Western is a comprehensive university offering 65 undergraduate, 38 graduate degree programs, and 2 doctoral programs which includes an Ed.D. in educational leadership and aPh.D. inenvironmental science. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, the University's 527 full-time faculty members teach 96 percent of all undergraduate and graduate courses.

Western offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 19 NCAA Division I intercollegiate varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League. WIU is the cultural center of the region. University Libraries house an extensive collection and offer online database access to thousands of academic periodic journals and publications.

WIU-Macomb, IL (Student Population: 7,235): A traditional, residential four-year campus with select graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, WIU-Macomb is located in the heart of west central Illinois in Macomb (population 20,000). Macomb is an Amtrak city with twice-daily service to Chicago. Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities (Student Population: 1,267): The only public university in the Quad Cities area, WIU-QC offers select undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education and a doctorate in environmental studies, at its metropolitan campus in Moline, IL

Application Instructions:
APPLICATION: Complete applications include:
1) a letter of application
2) current curriculum vita or resume
3) the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references
4) copies of unofficial academic transcripts and any certifications/licenses required, official copies will be requested of selected candidate
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Please upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL http://www.wiu.edu/employment/

**Note** In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.

Screening will begin immediately.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Questions regarding the search may be directed to: Amelia Hartnett at AF-Hartnett@wiu.edu.

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309)298-1977 or via email at eoa-office@wiu.edu

To Apply, visit:
https://wiu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=109776