Position Summary:
Under limited direction of the Executive Director of System HR/Policy/Planning, the System Affirmative Action Officer and Investigator (Title IX, Civil Rights) is responsible for accountability and compliance with federal and state laws, as well as ENMU policies and procedures related to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and discrimination/harassment; as well as conducting thorough and prompt Title IX, civil rights and/or affirmative action investigations for the ENMU System campuses (Portales, Roswell, and Ruidoso).

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Run current Affirmative Action program to include management of the recruitment and retention efforts of a diversified candidate pool for ENMU and tracking affirmative action indicators.
2. Meet with staff to improve compliance and knowledge of affirmative action.
3. Ensure that search committees are trained on affirmative action initiatives of ENMU.
4. Works collaboratively with Title IX, HR, and Student Affairs staff, as well as appropriate offices at all system locations, and community partners.
5. Investigates complaints as assigned by the Executive Director or Title IX Coordinator, prepares an investigative plan and timeline, identifies and interviews witnesses, and gathers and secures relevant evidence. Ensures a well-documented investigation process.
6. Creates a comprehensive written investigative report for the Title IX Coordinator, HR, or Student Affairs and participates in the hearing board process as needed.
7. Extracting meaningful yearly analysis of ENMU's progress via implementation and delivery of the yearly affirmative action report for the ENMU System.
8. Maintains accurate and thorough investigative files and reports.
9. Provides updates to executive leadership and stakeholders as necessary.
10. Assists in Title IX and affirmative action regulatory compliance, including but not limited to, policy review, training, and program review.
11. Identifies and integrates investigation best practices.
12. May assist in administrative duties including but not limited to, filing, requisitions, budget review, purchasing etc.
13. Actively foster and maintain a climate that is supportive of students and respectful of differences.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

1. Bachelor's degree and at least two years of demonstrated experience in personnel administration, employee relations, labor relations, civil rights enforcement or related field, which provide an understanding of employment/discrimination laws and programs and which investigations are conducted.
2. Investigator certification preferred. Will be expected to obtain within one year of employment. Experience creating an Affirmative Action Plan preferred.

1. Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State Laws (Title IX, Title VII, Clery Act, VAWA, FERPA)
2. Strong organizational, planning, analytical, time management and problem-solving skills.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to remain unbiased.
4. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
5. Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
6. Excellent attention to detail regarding facts, relevance, and investigation documentation.
7. Must be able to think critically, analyze information and evaluate results.
8. Must be able to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individuals.

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• This position is based out of our Portales Location and will involve occasional travel to system offices. Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Application Review Date: Open until filled
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:
Required Documents:
Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records.
Letter of interest
Resume
Contact information for three references (Blind reference calls may be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)
ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please click https://www.enmu.edu/about/public-documents/title-ix/coordinator . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu