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Outreach Specialist/Equal Opportunity & Title IX Investigator

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Closing Date:

09/04/2025


Type of Position:

Equity and Civil Rights


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)


Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:

EO & Title IX


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:

The Outreach Specialist/Equal Opportunity & Title IX Investigator plays a dual role in promoting a fair and safe educational and workplace environment. The position leads proactive outreach and prevention efforts, particularly related to Title IX and equal opportunity education, and provides support for pregnancy-related accommodations and resources for faculty, staff, and students. Also, the incumbent is responsible for conducting impartial investigations of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and related complaints under the University’s non-discrimination and Title IX policies. This position serves as a visible resource to the campus community and contributes to creating an environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field such as education, human resources, law, psychology, social sciences, public health, student affairs, or a related discipline

  • At least two years of relevant experience conducting investigations, facilitating training, or coordinating outreach and prevention initiatives in a compliance, regulatory, student affairs, or civil rights setting

  • Demonstrated knowledge of federal laws and regulations, including Title IX, Title VII, ADA, PWFA, and other Equal Opportunity-related laws

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (e.g., Juris Doctor, Master’s in law, education, public administration, human resources, social sciences, counseling, or related field)

  • Experience working in higher education or a similar institutional setting

  • Experience conducting civil rights investigations involving protected class status with a demonstrated ability to maintain neutrality and procedural fairness

  • Experience developing and delivering compliance, prevention, or student-focused educational programming

  • Certification in investigations or compliance (e.g., ATIXA, SHRM, HRCI, or similar)

  • Experience using case management and/or learning management systems

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Demonstrated knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and guidance relevant to postsecondary education, including but not limited to Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, Section 504, Clery, VAWA, FERPA, and PWFA and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act

  • Knowledge of trauma-informed investigative techniques and practices

  • Understanding of civil rights protections related to sexual misconduct, pregnancy, parenting, and disability accommodations

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with presentation and design tools such as PowerPoint, Adobe, and Canva

  • Strong investigative, research, analytical, and report writing skills

  • Strong oral communication, facilitation, and public speaking skills, particularly in student-centered and educational environments

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work effectively to meet sensitive deadlines with strong attention to detail

  • Ability to grasp complex legal, procedural, and interpersonal issues rapidly and accurately

  • Ability to build rapport and work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external agencies across a variety of roles and backgrounds

  • Ability to manage multiple programs and outreach initiatives simultaneously while achieving defined goals and outcomes

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate flexibility, and approach complex problems with creativity and resilience


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

Starting salary of $61,735.00, commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, [email protected]


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.


Constant Physical Activity:

Talking


Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking


Occasional Physical Activity:

Talking


Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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