EEO Associate - Office for Access and Equity

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and neutral investigations in response to discrimination and harassment claims filed with the University.
• Interview relevant parties; gather, compile, and analyze relevant documents and information; assess witness credibility; reach sound legal and policy conclusions; present case information through effective oral and written communication; deliver timely written reports; appear before an appeal panel and respond to questions; and work with campus units, human resources representatives, and legal counsel to identify appropriate remediation where appropriate and necessary.
• Serve as a principal investigator for matters involving University Laboratory High School and University Primary School.
• Facilitate live Title IX hearings, including but not limited to serving in the role of decision maker. This includes responding to objections, making determinations surrounding relevance of evidence and testimony, maintaining decorum, and issuing the written determination result of the hearing.
• Respond on behalf of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to complaints filed with federal and state agencies, including preparing position statements and verified responses, responding to information requests, preparing employee witnesses to testify before federal and state agencies, and participating in fact-finding proceedings before agencies that enforce federal and state discrimination laws.

Committees, Information Requests, Guidance, Relationships

• Aid in preparing responses to FOIA requests, government agencies' data requests, and subpoenas.
• Maintain and audit data relative to the investigations in which you were the principal investigator.
• Provide advice, guidance, and training to faculty and staff on issues of discrimination and harassment, and sexual misconduct.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with campus academic and administrative units, human resource offices, University legal counsel and federal and state agencies.
• Develop, present, and provide consultation for educational programs on civil rights compliance and equal opportunity issues related to employment and education.
• Stay abreast of federal and state laws and regulations concerning equal opportunities and access for employees and students, affirmative action and University employment policies and procedures for faculty, staff and academic professional employees.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis with the option of 100% remote, hybrid or in-person. The expected start date is as soon as possible after September 1, 2026. Salary is commensurate with experience. The budgeted salary range for the position is $90,000 to $95,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 14, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Joya Murphy at . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.