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Full Consideration Date:

04/26/2026

Job Description:

Primary Function: Provides strategic leadership and oversight of the university’s civil rights compliance programs, including Title IX, Title VII, equal opportunity, affirmative action, and disability compliance; ensures institutional compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations by directing complaint resolution processes, administering required programs and reporting, and serving as the university’s Title IX and Section 504/ADA Coordinator; advises senior leadership on matters involving discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation, and serves as the primary liaison with external regulatory agencies; promotes a campus environment that supports accountability and compliance with civil rights obligations through policy development, training, and cross-campus collaboration.

Qualifications: Master’s degree or professional doctorate plus at least five years of progressively responsible experience in civil rights investigations, affirmative action and equal opportunity, or bachelor’s degree plus at least 9 years of progressively responsible experience in these areas, required. Demonstrated advanced written and oral communication skills and a strong understanding of the application of civil rights laws within a public university setting required. Must possess Title IX Administrator and Investigator certification or obtain certification within 12 months of hire. Experience in prevention programming, collaboration with community or student organizations, conflict resolution and mediation, and staff supervision preferred. Certification as a Title IX Decision Maker, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator or EO/AA Officer also preferred.

Position Details:

Job Category:

Professional and Scientific

Type of Position:

Annual

Service Schedule:

Calendar Year

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by April 26, 2026, will be given full consideration. Position will remain posted until filled. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 319-273-2422.

Compensation:
$110,000 to Commensurate
Pay Grade:

123

Pay Basis: Salary

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If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at [email protected] or call (319) 273-2422.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

Campus Security & Crime Statistics, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, information on crime statistics for recent years, Public Safety personnel and programs, building access, reporting crimes, safety suggestions, and policies, programs, and services regarding alcohol, drugs, and sexual abuse, is available in the UNI Annual Security and Fire Report. A paper copy is available from the Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614. Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614.

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The University of Northern Iowa provides a high-quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. The university's attractive size, approximately 9,200 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. UNI has been consistently recognized as one of the "Best Midwest Universities" by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres.

Designated as a Best Place for Working Parents, UNI supports all individuals through family-friendly policies, practices and benefits. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package, enabling us to be highly competitive within the Cedar Valley and across the state.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office

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