Senior Equal Opportunity Specialist

About the role

Rice University seeks a Senior Equal Opportunity Specialist (SEOS) with exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills to build an inclusive culture and ensure a positive, healthy working environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee others and conduct investigations pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct (Title IX), and retaliation complaints.
• Manage Rice’s restorative justice program.
• Assist in monitoring and addressing incidents/complaints and overseeing the University's response.
• Work with various departments to investigate and resolve complaints of unlawful discrimination.
• Interpret University policies and procedures, and local, state and federal rules and regulations related to EO issues.
• Compile and analyze data.
• Maintain accurate and compliant case files and databases.
• Design and deliver antidiscrimination programming for the University.
• May schedule, plan, coordinate and organize special events for EOS.
• Prepare, edit and produce publications and reports for the office.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Three or more (3+) years of directly related, progressive experience in conducting sexual misconduct/Title IX, and discrimination investigations, mediation, restorative justice and other forms of dispute resolution.
• Additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.

Skills

• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, including presentation skills.
• Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving ability.

Workplace Requirements

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, and the hiring range is $84,234 - $92,500 annually, depending on skills and experience.

Essential Functions

• Assist in monitoring and addressing incidents/complaints and overseeing the University's response.
• Work with various departments to investigate and resolve complaints of unlawful discrimination.
• Interpret University policies and procedures, and local, state and federal rules and regulations related to EO issues.
• Compile and analyze data.
• Maintain accurate and compliant case files and databases.
• Design and deliver antidiscrimination programming for the University.
• May schedule, plan, coordinate and organize special events for EOS.
• Prepare, edit and produce publications and reports for the office.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in PDF format to the Supporting Documents section of the application.

Rice Mission and Values

Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcomes the fullness of diversity into its candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.