Associate Director, Equal Opportunity Office

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

The UGA Equal Opportunity Office ( EOO) is responsible for ensuring that UGA complies with all applicable laws and policies regarding discrimination and harassment on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status. The office administers the Non-Discrimination Anti-Harassment Policy and the Sexual Misconduct Policy, and houses the UGA Title IX Coordinator and the ADA / Section 504 Coordinator.
https://eoo.uga.edu/

Monday - Friday; 8am-5pm

Applicant screening will begin immediately. Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by July 11th, 2025; however, screening will continue until the position is filled. The application packet should include a cover letter detailing how the applicant's credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications stated above, a current resume, and contact information for three references (who will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant).

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The Associate Director assists the Director in ensuring the University provides a fair and respectful environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors that is free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected categories. The Associate Director conducts investigations of complaints of harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct. At the direction of the Director, the Associate Director will assist in providing analysis and guidance with respect to all institutional compliance efforts with federal and state laws and regulations addressing discrimination and harassment as well as with University System of Georgia and UGA non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, including the development of policies and procedures governing the reporting, investigation and adjudication of claims of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. The Associate Director assists in educating the University community about discrimination and harassment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Standard for a normal office environment.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Conducts investigations of complaints of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.

Provides training pertaining to compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations, Board of Regents policies, and University policies relating to discrimination and harassment on the basis of an individual's protected status.

Develops and maintains policies pertaining to compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations, Board of Regents policies, and University policies relating to discrimination and harassment on the basis of an individual's protected status.

Respond to questions from members of the UGA community and others on a wide variety of issues relating to matters within the purview of the UGA EOO

Assists in the collection and analysis of statistics relevant to matters within the purview of EOO. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of necessary reports and records.

Perform other job-related duties as required or as directed by the Director.