EOADA Program Assistant

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The UNT System Human Resources Department is one department made of a team of teams that supports various constituencies and component institutions within our UNT System Enterprise while working together to achieve the vision of becoming an enterprise that is values-driven and customer-focused with an emphasis on excellence curiosity and innovation. There are exciting things on the horizon and we are looking for experienced and innovative HR professionals to join our journey.

Position Overview

The Equal Opportunity (EO) & Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Specialist supports the UNT System (including all component institutions) commitment to equal opportunity access and compliance by coordinating and delivering EO-related training and assisting with ADA and workplace accommodation processes. This role ensures timely accurate and customer centered support for EO and ADA. It also ensures that EO training is seamlessly woven throughout all programmatic aspects of EO. The EO & ADA Specialist works in close consultation with the ADA Coordinator and EO Director to develop related training for faculty staff and students.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Higher Education Business Administration or related field and two years directly related experience working with EO/ADA laws and compliance engaging in the interactive process for workplace accommodations and the creation and delivery of related training and coordination or any equivalent combination of education experience or training..

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

*Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
*Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
*Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
*A working knowledge and the ability to interpret and apply laws regulations and guidelines relevant to the role.
*Skill in utilizing computer information systems to organize store manipulate and retrieve data.
*Critical thinking skills.
*Ability to plan organize and effectively manage multiple assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties
Training & Education
Work closely with the EO Director ADA Coordinator and Title IX Coordinators to coordinate and deliver comprehensive EO (Title VI Title VII Title IX and ADAAA) training programs including in person virtual ad hoc and department specific sessions.
Support the development updating and maintenance of training materials presentations and resource guides.
Manage annual and recurring compliance mandated training schedules across the System.
Ensure accurate records are maintained in a confidential manner in keeping with the System and component institutions document retention regulations policies privacy laws FERPA and ADA requirements.
Track training completion and compliance prepare reports analyze data and maintain accurate training records.
Design and deliver training workshops and resource documents on accessibility best practices for faculty and staff. Work in close collaboration with Student Affairs and disability related services.
Facilitate EO related events workshops awareness activities in addition to communication and educational initiatives.

Case Management & Administrative Support
Create new ADA cases ensuring accuracy and timely entry into the case management system.
Provide initial outreach communication to involved parties and clear communication regarding process steps.
Manage the ADA general inbox ensuring timely responses case set up and proper routing of inquiries.
Assist the Workplace Accommodation Administrator (WAA) with case monitoring via coordination of feedback escalating concerns to the WAA and documenting in case management system (prepare and distribute weekly case data reports including but not limited to: new active and closed cases; resolution dates and outcomes)
Serve as backup to the WAA during absences providing continuity of service with case management and communication.
Assist in managing religious accommodations.
Monitor and track compliance with flexible work arrangement and remote work submissions as approved for ADA accommodations.

Cross Functional Support
Collaborate with internal partners to support EO ADA and institutional compliance priorities.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

M-F 8am-5pm (with some remote flexibility)

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination harassment (including sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race color religion national origin sex age disability genetic information or veteran status in its application employment practices and facilities; nor permits race color national origin religion age disability veteran status or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice file a charge or report or testify assist or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.