Weber State University
Deputy Director, Office of Equal Opportunity
Weber State University, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Deputy Director, Office of Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32). Position Information Position Title Position Title Deputy Director, Office of Equal Opportunity Requisition Number Requisition Number S02255P Position Category Campus Location Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week 40 Months per year Months per year 12 Pay Grade Pay Grade E34 FLSA FLSA Exempt Job Summary/Basic Function The Deputy Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity will work under the supervision of the Executive Director to assist the University in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements for Title IX, Title VI, Title VII , Americans with Disabilities Act, and all other discrimination and harassment federal and state laws and regulations, and applicable University policies. This will include conducting or assisting with the following: intake, supportive measures, religious and Title IX accommodations, civil rights investigations, developing and implementing the University’s annual affirmative action plan, participating in campus threat assessment and criminal background reviews, creating and conducting civil rights trainings or ways of educating faculty, staff and students across the University. This position may assist in such responsibilities with University partners as well. This position will work closely with the University’s Legal Counsel, Human Resources, Disability Services, University Police, the Dean of Students, Athletics and other administrators. Required Qualifications Required Education (one of the following): Law degree (JD or LL.M); or Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of civil rights or related experience Required Experience: One year full-time experience in civil rights, employee relations, human resources, mediation, or a relevant area Experience using technology-based employee or student data management systems Preferred Qualifications Preferred: Knowledge of employment and student discrimination/harassment rights laws Ability to confidentially perform fair and impartial civil rights investigations Knowledge of and experience with higher education Ability to creatively solve problems through mediation/negotiation or other strategies Excellent presentation skills and demonstrated effective human relations and communication skills A broad and substantive understanding of investigations, legal analysis and writing, and litigation processes in the areas of equal opportunity, discrimination law, disability law, and administrative employment processes A successful candidate will be willing to Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Job Open Date Job Open Date 01/13/2026 Review Date Review Date 01/31/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU , we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $85,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous
benefits package
. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete. Screening of applications will begin January 31, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. Physical Activity of this position Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
jobs.weber.edu KSL Chronicle of Higher Education Higher Ed Jobs Agency Referral Personal Referral Internal Job Posting Advertisement/Publication Other web advertisement Other
* Do you have or have you ever been issued a W# By Weber State University? Yes or No.If yes, please enter your W#(W followed by eight numbers). (Open Ended Question)
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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32). Position Information Position Title Position Title Deputy Director, Office of Equal Opportunity Requisition Number Requisition Number S02255P Position Category Campus Location Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week 40 Months per year Months per year 12 Pay Grade Pay Grade E34 FLSA FLSA Exempt Job Summary/Basic Function The Deputy Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity will work under the supervision of the Executive Director to assist the University in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements for Title IX, Title VI, Title VII , Americans with Disabilities Act, and all other discrimination and harassment federal and state laws and regulations, and applicable University policies. This will include conducting or assisting with the following: intake, supportive measures, religious and Title IX accommodations, civil rights investigations, developing and implementing the University’s annual affirmative action plan, participating in campus threat assessment and criminal background reviews, creating and conducting civil rights trainings or ways of educating faculty, staff and students across the University. This position may assist in such responsibilities with University partners as well. This position will work closely with the University’s Legal Counsel, Human Resources, Disability Services, University Police, the Dean of Students, Athletics and other administrators. Required Qualifications Required Education (one of the following): Law degree (JD or LL.M); or Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of civil rights or related experience Required Experience: One year full-time experience in civil rights, employee relations, human resources, mediation, or a relevant area Experience using technology-based employee or student data management systems Preferred Qualifications Preferred: Knowledge of employment and student discrimination/harassment rights laws Ability to confidentially perform fair and impartial civil rights investigations Knowledge of and experience with higher education Ability to creatively solve problems through mediation/negotiation or other strategies Excellent presentation skills and demonstrated effective human relations and communication skills A broad and substantive understanding of investigations, legal analysis and writing, and litigation processes in the areas of equal opportunity, discrimination law, disability law, and administrative employment processes A successful candidate will be willing to Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Job Open Date Job Open Date 01/13/2026 Review Date Review Date 01/31/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU , we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $85,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous
benefits package
. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete. Screening of applications will begin January 31, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. Physical Activity of this position Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
jobs.weber.edu KSL Chronicle of Higher Education Higher Ed Jobs Agency Referral Personal Referral Internal Job Posting Advertisement/Publication Other web advertisement Other
* Do you have or have you ever been issued a W# By Weber State University? Yes or No.If yes, please enter your W#(W followed by eight numbers). (Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter List of References with Contact Info Optional Documents
#J-18808-Ljbffr