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Position Title:Equal Opportunity Specialist II

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:Experience in a higher education or legal environment.

Experience in conducting civil rights, Title IX, HR or criminal investigations.

Experience working with individuals impacted by harassment and/or discrimination.

Experience with training regarding trauma informed interviews.

Multilingual.

Job Description:

Summary

The Iowa State University Office of Equal Opportunity is accepting applications to fill an Equal Opportunity Specialist II position. This position will assist with the University’s Equal Opportunity mission; Title IX compliance; and compliance with federal and state non-discrimination laws and executive orders. Responsible for investigating formal complaints of discrimination and harassment and facilitating resolutions of informal complaints. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

+ Based on direction and advice of the Director, receive and investigate formal complaints of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.

+ Facilitate resolution of informal complaints and work collaboratively with partners to complete investigation of formal complaints.

+ Provide interim and supportive measures to impacted parties reporting discrimination and harassment, sexual misconduct, or retaliation.

+ Under the supervision of the Director monitor compliance with state and federal law; federal and state executive orders and the University’s non-discrimination and harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation policy.

+ Conduct ongoing faculty, staff, and student training on responsible employee requirements.

+ Collaborate weekly with partners from HR, Provost, General Counsel, and the Dean of Student’s Office.

+ Participate in the office’s weekly Title IX group to provide updates on active investigations.

+ Responsible for entering in all case information into the EO’s Maxient system in a timely manner.

+ Author reports synthesizing complex factual patterns in a neutral and clear manner which is accessible and easy to digest.

+ Function as subject matter for the University’s partners, faculty staff and students on laws, regulations, and policies regarding discrimination and harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and responsible employee requirements.

+ Train and educate the University community on issues of importance including preventing discrimination and harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and responsible employee reporting requirements.

Level Guidelines• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity• Provides guidance to students

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

For more information about our office, please visit: Equal Opportunity (https://www.eoc.iastate.edu/)

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:PS808

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by September 9, 2025.If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date: August 29, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:R17693

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.