Associate Director – Office of Employment Equity

Job Category

Staff & Executive – Human Resources

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

University Human Resources (UHR) supports the Rutgers mission as an institution of prominence, preeminent in research, teaching, service, and clinical care. We strive to provide the highest level of customer service in delivering a comprehensive network of programs, services, and expertise to attract, retain, and develop diverse and highly skilled top talent.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Associate Director for the Office of Employment Equity within University Human Resources.

This position reports to the Director of the Office of Employment Equity (“OEE”) and is responsible for oversight of the Office’s investigation process and day-to-day supervision of three (3) professional investigators and one (1) Intake, Training, and Support Specialist. This position, in coordination with the Director of OEE, is responsible for developing, maintaining, interpreting, and ensuring the fair and consistent application of the University’s Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX Policy and Grievance Procedures, Policy Prohibiting Workplace Violence, and Conscientious Employee Protection Policy. The Associate Director also sits on the Rutgers Investigation Review Committee (RIRC) and partners with Senior Leadership across the University’s investigative units (UEC, Internal Audit, Research, RUPD, and Athletics) on compliance goals, improvements, and long-term impacts. The Associate Director establishes relationships with Deans, Department Chairs, and other stakeholders to improve community understanding of OEE’s policies and to ascertain perceived gaps in policy. The position also educates internal partners and the University community on OEE policy goals, legal requirements, policy amendments, and other related topics.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Reviews and assesses incoming complaints and assists with the appropriate delegation of investigations and referrals.
• Facilitates formal and informal resolution of complaints.
• Conducts complex investigations under OEE policies and authors investigative reports that include factual determinations and analysis.
• Provides day-to-day supervision of three (3) full-time investigators in their administration of investigations under OEE policies.
• Supervises the Intake, Training, and Support Specialist.
• Provides regular reporting and analyses for developing and implementing action plans to address deficiencies in policy awareness, understanding, and compliance, in collaboration with other university investigative units and student offices.
• Serves as a liaison to departments, academic units, and University Leadership during pending investigations and provides guidance to ensure positive employee relations.
• Assists with coordinating support services for students, faculty, and staff for Title IX investigations.
• Oversees the University’s Unlawful Harassment Prevention Program for faculty and staff, as well as Title IX for Higher Education. This includes vendor selection, monitoring faculty and staff compliance, and content monitoring.
• Coordinates and provides individualized training for faculty, staff, and students related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation matters.
• Oversees OEE’s case management and case management system (OneSource). This includes strategic system development aimed to utilize program metrics to analyze data and report to the Director on trends and operational performance.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations (Title VII, Title IX, ADA, NJLAD), legal developments related to administrative agencies (EEOC, OCR), University policies and practices, and collective negotiations agreements, and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Assists with the development of OEE policies, as well as related university policies, procedures, and practices.
• Sits on the Title IX Coordinators Committee comprised of all University Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Title IX Coordinators.
• Evaluates Title IX policy and practice to ensure consistency across campuses and OEE.
• Manages staff and resources for OEE investigations.
• Establishes staff performance goals and standards and conducts performance evaluations in accordance with policy and the performance management structure and processes.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, and training of new hires to the OEE.
• Handles special project management and implementation, and other functions as assigned.

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 08

Minimum Salary

108670.000

Mid Range Salary

137547.000

Maximum Salary

166424.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Full Time

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description: Administrators Confidential

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff – 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in law and/or human resources.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong HR background with a focus on employment law and compliance, preferably in higher education.
• Outstanding oral and written communication, interpersonal, time management, and project management skills are essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Comfortable managing difficult situations, while presenting a high level of professional maturity, diplomacy, resiliency, and adaptability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Professional experience involving significant responsibilities in investigative and/or employee relations work.
• Knowledge of laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including applicable case law, regulations, guidelines, and trends.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations; to analyze, interpret, and apply complex laws, rules, and regulations; to draw reasonable conclusions; to write investigative reports; to recommend effective disciplinary and/or remedial action; and to facilitate resolution of complaints.

Preferred Qualifications

• J.D.
• Experience in higher education policy development and implementation, including Title IX.
• Litigation experience.

Posting Open Date: 06/01/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University – New Brunswick

City

New Brunswick

State

NJ

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