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Position Information

Department Equal Opportunity&Access (UPR)

Position Title Specialist 1-EEO

Job Title Equity Associate

Appointment Type Professional Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option? Yes

Job Summary

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access ( EOA ) is seeking an Equity Associate. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.

Reporting to the Director of Equal Opportunity Investigations, the Equity Associate performs a key role in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access ( EOA ) with a principal focus on the university’s equal opportunity aspirations and obligations. The position works collaboratively with others to advance inclusion in our increasingly diverse community by ensuring compliance with all federal and state anti-discrimination laws.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

70% EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EQUITY INITIATIVES

Complaints:Addresses complaints of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, bullying, and retaliation. The complaint and conflict resolution work includes providing confidential advice and guidance, offering fair and impartial assistance to address difficult and complex issues, designing and implementing interventions, providing formal and informal resolutions, conducting formal investigations, issuing written determinations, and facilitating conflict. Collaborate with the Office of the General Counsel, the Office of University Human Resources, Student Community Standards, and other units in investigating and responding to university policy, civil rights, and Title IX alleged violations. Meet with academic and administrative departments, employees, students, volunteers, vendors, and community members to discuss and resolve concerns relating to: access to programs and services; equal opportunity; discrimination; sexual harassment; sexual misconduct; bullying; and retaliation.

Policy and practice:Collaborate with other members of EOA and university leadership to develop policy, guidance or practices to ensure compliance with equal opportunity and civility requirements in all university programs, services and activities. Design and administer programs and procedures to implement university policy of equal employment and educational opportunity, non-discrimination, Title IX, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Equal Pay Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as other civil rights laws and regulations.

20% EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Use relevant theories, emerging research, and legal and policy frameworks to individually and collaboratively design curriculum and conduct educational and training sessions on topics related to equity, inclusion, and diversity. Engage in efforts to increase community-wide understanding and awareness of identity, bias, discrimination, power, and privilege. Design, develop, and deliver programming to educate the university community on the value of diversity and strategies for realizing the value. Develop and facilitate opportunities for individuals and communities to build skills to effectively interact across difference; enhance university capacity for conflict resolution and restorative justice; and create and sustain environments that are equitable and inclusive.

10% SERVICE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Provide service to university and surrounding community, including participation on university committees and in campus/community activities related to diversity, equity, equal opportunity, and affirmative action. Additional responsibilities as assigned, including opportunities for growth and professional development in other areas of interest related to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

What You Will Need

+ Master’s degree or a Juris Doctorate and a minimum of 2 years’ experience conducting relevant investigations; or a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years’ experience conducting relevant investigations. Relevant investigation experience includes civil rights, discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, Title IX, student conduct, grievance, human resources, workplace, criminal justice, child abuse, or similar investigations;

+ Ability to ensure fair, objective, and impartial investigations and resolutions, with due process;

+ Experience writing investigation reports;

+ Ability to solve problems by developing practical solutions that combine legal considerations with other objectives;

+ Strong conflict resolution skills;

+ Ability to meet deadlines and maintain detailed records;

+ Strong analytical, critical thinking, and synthesis skills;

+ Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing;

+ Use sound judgment in professional environments;

+ Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with difficult issues in complex environments;

+ Commitment to advancing diversity and creating inclusive environments;

+ Understanding of and sensitivity to issues faced by people from underserved or historically underrepresented groups;

+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, across multiple aspects of difference;

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

+ Understanding of the principles and practices of affirmative action, equal opportunity, equity, inclusion, and diversity (from education, personal/professional development, and/or work experience);

+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people who have experienced forms of bias, harassment, and/or violence based on their identity, and in particular sexual harassment/assault;

+ Experience explaining and interpreting laws/regulations/rules/policies to multiple customers/stakeholders;

+ Experience providing both leadership and guidance and serving as a topic area resource;

+ Experience working in higher education;

+ Ability to network, engage in outreach, and build community;

+ Mediation expertise;

+ Demonstrated ability to design and present educational/training sessions;

+ Proficiency in Maxient (case management database software) or other similar software;

+ Multilingual and/or multicultural in languages/cultures that are increasingly represented at OSU , such as Spanish/Latin-American, Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, and Deaf culture/American Sign Language; and

+ Education, training, or experience that enhances the collective effectiveness of the office.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Pay Method Salary

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $80,000 - $90,000

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/27733

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09529UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 01/01/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 10/24/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date 11/11/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [email protected] or 541-737-3556.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team [email protected].

Supplemental Questions

Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/174092

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.