HR Diversity Program Manager (Equal Employment Opportunity & Title IX Investigator) Office of Affirmative Action

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HR Diversity Program Manager (Equal Employment Opportunity & Title IX Investigator) - Office of Affirmative Action
**POSITION DETAILS**
The CUNY School of Medicine (SoM) located in the heart of Harlem, New York, is the only medical school in the City University of New York system and the only public medical school in Manhattan.

Building upon 50 years of success as the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, the institution transitioned to the CUNY School of Medicine in 2016.

The CUNY SoM offers an accelerated BS/MD degree (7-year program) and a Physician Assistant Master’s Degree (27 months program).

True to its legacy of access, opportunity, and community transformation, the medical school’s mission remains to recruit highly talented students as diverse as New York City itself.

CUNY SoM places a special emphasis on the recruitment of those who are underrepresented in the field of medicine and on training high quality, culturally competent health professionals and scientists equipped to address the healthcare needs of New York’s medically under-served communities.

As a major priority, CUNY SoM also seeks to enhance the recruitment and retention of senior leadership, faculty, and staff to more closely reflect the diversity of our student body.
The SoM is currently seeking a EEO & Title IX Investigator.

The successful candidate will conduct thorough and impartial investigations related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The duties will include, but are not limited to, interviewing complainants and respondents; identifying and interviewing witnesses; gathering and assessing information relevant to investigations; and appropriately applying the relevant CUNY policies to determine findings of fact in individual cases.

They will also prepare comprehensive written reports of information obtained during investigations, including summarizing witness interviews and other evidence that has been gathered.
Reporting to the Chief Diversity Officer & Title IX Coordinator, the EEO & Title IX Investigator’s duties include but are not limited to the following responsibilities:
+ Under supervision of the CDO, investigate complaints of discrimination, sexual misconduct, and retaliation pursuant to CUNY policies.
+ Ensure effective, efficient, thorough, and impartial investigations that emphasize attention to detail, accuracy, and relevance in the fact-finding process.

Appropriately document interviews and investigative findings.
+ Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and city laws and regulations and University-wide mandates.
+ Serve as case manager to ensure timely response and processing of all complaints and other office matters.
+ Assist with training related to Title IX/Enough is Enough (EIE), EEO, Diversity and other compliance initiatives.
+ Collaborate with the Human Resources Department, Dean of Students Office, and Legal Affairs Office to ensure compliance with EEO, OFCCP and other compliance initiatives.
+ Collaborate with the Dean of Students Office regarding student complaints and other issues.
+ Attend meetings and coordinate with the University offices to ensure consistency in CUNY-wide policies.
+ Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Diversity Officer & Title IX Coordinator.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Minimum:**
Bachelor's degree and six years' related experience required.
**Preferred:**
+ Two years professional experience investigating Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and/or ADA complaints or similar investigation or litigation experience
+ Master’s Degree
+ Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, laws and guidelines including Titles VI, VII, and IX, ADAA, Section 504, state and local disability laws and CUNY policies
+ Effective conflict resolution skills and the ability to determine mutually acceptable solutions for difficult problems with competing interests
+ Excellent interpersonal, analytical and oral/written communication skills
+ Computer applications: proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and PeopleSoft
**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**
Manages diversity policies, procedures, and initiatives to support CUNY's strong commitment to a diverse and respectful workplace.
+ Oversees the implementation, administration, and communication of diversity programs.
+ Collaborates with the college Chief Diversity Officer and campus management to develop and implement programs, prepare plans and reports, perform internal compliance audits, and resolve questions and concerns.
+ Prepares and trains on CUNY compliance mandates and relevant city, state, and federal statutes such as Title VII, Title IX (Sexual Harassment Policies), Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
+ Collects, analyzes, and prepares reports, identifying and presenting findings, patterns and trends, and recommending college policy and procedural changes
+ Performs related duties as assigned.
**CUNY TITLE**
Higher Education Associate
**FLSA**
Exempt
**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Range:$86,645 - $96,602
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.

We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.

Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
**(CURRENT CONTRACTUAL SALARY RANGE)**
**CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases.

Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.**
**HOW TO APPLY**
Please visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the JOB ID# 30164 or Title: HR Diversity Program Manager.

Select Apply Now and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
**CLOSING DATE**
Open Until Filled.

Resumes will begin review effective May 2, 2025.
**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.

At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups.

Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity.

EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
30164
Location
CUNY School of Medicine

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