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Position ID:
203893

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that
unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique
character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research,
and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than
about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff
appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our
diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value
cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge
its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international
students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration,
and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all
to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Budget Title: Senior Personnel Associate (MP-4, Management
Confidential)*

Salary: $125,000 - $130,000

The Executive Director, Office of Equity, Access, and Diversity Education serves
as a collaborative leader who serves as the university's Affirmative Action Officer and Title VI Coordinator. This position assists with
ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and regulations with respect to ADA and Title VI compliance by leading the university's bias
response process and Title VI Committee. The Executive Director supervises the ADA Workplace Accommodation Specialist, Title VI Specialist,
and UDiversity Educational Institute and serves as the liaison for the Truth Racial Healing Transformation Campus Center. This position
reports to the vice president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Division of Diversity, and Inclusion.

The executive director
reviews practices, policies, and implements data collection tools to analyze metrics to assist with the improvement of the processes, and
use of metrics to enhance improvement (i.e., EEO, ADA compliance, Title VI, Bias Incidents). The person is also responsible for the design,
and delivery of the Inclusive Pedagogy Series through the UDiversity Educational Institute along with the supervision of its professional
staff, and its budget.

The Executive Director reports to the VP of DEI to oversee discrimination investigations, manage Title VI and
affirmative action policies, and deliver campus-wide compliance training. Additionally, this role serves as a primary advisory resource on
institutional complaint processes for faculty, staff, and students.

Affirmative Action Program

• Assists
  with the administration of the University's Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act to determine
  reasonable accommodations for employees, the maintenance of records, and the preparation and submission of required internal and external
  reports in accordance with federal and state compliance regulations.
• Designs and implements self-audit systems to ensure that
  programs and processes are in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Chairs the Title VI Committee and Bias Incident Response Team.
  Develops and implements case management plan for each reported incident falling under the Affirmative Acton Officer's purview. Conducts
  investigations, writes summaries, findings of fact and recommendation(s).

Investigations/Grievances

• Conducts review of complaints of Title VI and other complaints of discrimination where protected classes are
  implicated.
• Investigations include interviews of complainants, respondents, witnesses, and management, and a review of relevant
  documentation, physical evidence, or statistical information.
• Acts as a representative of the University regarding discrimination
  complaints filed to state and federal agencies.
• May assist with the referral of mediation of workplace and classroom conflicts for
  faculty, staff, and students upon request.
• May liaise with Human Resources regarding faculty and staff issues.

Organizational Climate and Culture

• Serves as the institutional liaison to the American Association of
  Colleges and Universities Truth Racial Healing Transformation Campus Center.
• Collaborates with the Vice President of Diversity,
  Equity and Inclusion and other college personnel to develop and maintain a collaborative approach to foster diversity, equity and
  inclusion.
• Works with staff to identify procedures, programs and processes that will support employee engagement, job satisfaction,
  productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develops training curriculum and delivers presentations, workshops, and where
  appropriate, content for online training to educate the campus community on the following; restorative and inclusive practices, bias
  prevention, state and federal regulations, reporting obligations, and procedural guidelines.

Metrics/Reporting

• Develops and prepares comprehensive reports based on facts revealed in
  investigations.
• Reports include analysis of applicable laws and policies, factual background, summaries of allegations and witness
  interviews, and recommendations.
• Prepares appropriate reports and makes recommendations assessing the effectiveness of relevant
  programs.
• Translates statistical analyses and data reports to provide clear and concise insight for equity and diversity
  initiatives.
• Develops and implements internal measures and/or reports which inform the administration of the status of ADA
  compliance and opportunities for employees with disabilities.
• Engages in appropriate professional development programs to remain
  current in the field and to be able to accurately advise employees.

Other

• Supervises professional
  staff
• Stays abreast of regulatory, legal, and policy updates from the OFCCP, EEOC, OCR and other agencies regarding equal
  opportunity data collection, reporting and auditing.
• Will participate in the formulation of applicable university policy.

This is an in-person, on-campus position.

*Management/Confidential appointments serve at the pleasure of
the President and are not represented by a union.

• Master's degree or Juris Doctor from a college or university
  accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting organization, preferably in human resources, business administration, or
  a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience conducting investigations, working with affirmative action/equal opportunity
  programs or in one or more areas of human resources such as recruitment and employee relations.
• Previous professional supervisory
  experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound
  judgment, the handling of sensitive information, and problem-solving skills to address and resolve complex issues.
• Excellent
  writing, communication, and presentation skills with strong attention to detail and organization.

Preferred:

• Ph. D. or Ed. D. in higher education or relevant field
• Higher education experience with
  previous experience with affirmative action and equal opportunity laws.
• Experience designing and delivering training
  programs.
• Experience with restorative practices.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently
need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Offers of employment will be
contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

Binghamton
University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is
permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior
compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information
has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at
info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search
Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career
Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html