EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE OFFICER

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Department Overview
Systemwide Employee Relations is responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives that build an environment of employee engagement in which people can do their best work. The Employee Relations unit collaborates with staff organizations and local Human Resource departments on matters involving staff engagement, fair treatment under policy, complaint resolution, and EEO/Affirmative Action Compliance. We work closely with the ten campuses, five medical centers and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to strengthen the employee/employer relationship. Employee Relations supports managers to be effective supervisors who promote excellence by successfully utilizing available tools and resources as well as a policy framework that facilitates an effective operating environment for staff at the university.

Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Systemwide Employee Relations, the incumbent utilizes specialized diversity/affirmative action/equal employment opportunity knowledge within area of responsibility to resolve complex issues. The EEO/AA Compliance Officer carries out diverse and complex assignments for Systemwide Human Resources as well as local Human Resources in the Office of the President in the areas of EEO/AA/OFCCP compliance. Normally receives little direction on assignments. May serve in a lead capacity, with support of Executive Director, providing guidance to other professionals in the department. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement within the state of California. The selected candidate must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate.

Key Responsibilities

55% Systemwide AA/EEO/OFCCP Compliance Oversight/Coordination. This includes the following: Monitoring the submission, tracking, follow- up, language and content review of staff and faculty/staff combined Affirmative Action Plans within the UC system. Provide oversight and expertise of OFCCP mandated and non-mandated data collection. Collaborate with Systemwide Total Rewards - Compensation to update and maintain the COC & SOC systemwide codes required by OFCCP. Collaborate with UCPath to ensure OFCCP mandated data requirements are met and reported on. Provide periodic Systemwide communication regarding OFCCP requirements, updates and anticipated changes. File Vets 4212 Report for UC System and any other OFCCP mandated reports as required. Support Systemwide EEO/AA Officers group. Formulates recommendations in business processes to increase institutional effectiveness on collecting data as mandated by the OFCCP.

45% Office of the President (OP) Affirmative Action Officer. This includes the following: Responsible for annual renewal and certification of OP's Affirmative Action Plan. In consultation with UC Legal, make any updates or changes to the content and/or structure of OP's AAP as deemed appropriate. Provide EEO and Affirmative Action support for OP Human Resources and managers. Provide training as necessary to OP managers and supervisors on EEO/AA requirements and location goals. Provide EEO/AA review of OP Waivers of Recruitment. Support the OP Complaint Resolution Officer with any data needed in resolving local discrimination complaints. Formulates recommendations in business processes to increase location effectiveness on collecting data as required for OP's Affirmative Action Plan.

Experience
Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years experience writing and issuing Affirmative Action Plans and/or demonstrated experience responding to federally mandated requirements to ensure compliance with government legislation

Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications

Advanced written and oral communication skills; skill building rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way; attentive listener.

Demonstrated ability to work with management and HR to develop plans that show a good faith effort to achieve the stated goals of a published AAP.

Possess in-depth skills to gather, organize and perform analyses on equal employment opportunity and affirmative action programs and initiatives as well as ability to present findings and make recommendations clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.

Possess excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Broad knowledge of organizational policies and procedures with focus on UCOP Human Resources procedures.

Demonstrated knowledge of OFCCP requirements for data collection and reporting.

Must be able to function effectively and collaboratively as part of a team and on local and Systemwide committees.

Demonstrated level of political and organizational acumen. Ability to communicate professionally, diplomatically and clearly, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization.

Education
Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Travel Requirements
10% as required to attend Systemwide committee meetings

Job Title
Equal Employment Opportunity Rep 3

Job Code
004634

Salary Grade
Grade 22

Payscale:
$95,000 - $109,000

Full Salary Range:
$77,600 - $140,400

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement within the state of California. The selected candidate must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate.

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is May 3, 2024. The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position.

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: . For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: .

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