Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity

Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity



Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity

James Madison University, a public university in Harrisonburg, Virginia, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next director of the Office of Equal Opportunity. This position is an on-site leadership role.

Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a public university in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, serving over 22,000 students. JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship.

Reporting to the associate vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the director for the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) supervises three employees and facilitates the resolution of informal and formal complaints of harassment and discrimination. In addition, the individual will provide training for the campus to maintain a safe and productive campus climate.

The salary is $100,000-$105,000, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and/or higher education and progressive leadership experience in one of the following areas is required: affirmative action, compliance, human resources, or inclusion work. Additional requirements include experience with managing compliance-based administrative tasks and processes in service to complainants, respondents, and the institution that are related to claims of protected class discrimination; current knowledge on trends and issues in higher education; familiarity with federal and state laws and policies (EEOC); and the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.

Application and Nomination
James Madison University has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 11, 2024, and continuing until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/director-of-the-office-of-equal-opportunity/

• Contact Laura Puckett-Boler at lpb@spelmanjohnson.com for confidential inquiries.
  
• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.

Visit the James Madison University website at www.jmu.edu

James Madison University does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination in its employment, programs, activities, and admissions on the basis of age, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, military status (including veteran status), national origin (including ethnicity), parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or on any basis protected by law, unless otherwise permitted or required by law.JMU complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, affirmative action, and anti-harassment. The responsibility for overall coordination, monitoring and information dissemination about JMU's program of equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and affirmative action is assigned to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

To apply, please visit: https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/director-of-the-office-of-equal-opportunity/




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