Title: Assistant Director and Deputy ADA Coordinator
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Office of Equal Opportunity & Access
Campus Location: Normal, IL

The Assistant Director and Deputy ADA Coordinator will provide guidance, support, and delivery of programming and services for Illinois State University faculty, staff, students, and administrators to support diversity, inclusiveness, equal access, equitable treatment, and a campus climate free from discrimination and harassment. The Assistant Director will be expected to provide support and guidance in the implementation of ISU policies and procedures related to equal opportunity, affirmative action, harassment prevention and nondiscrimination, and to provide outreach, consultation, and identification of resources to promote greater diversity, equity and inclusion. The Assistant Director will assist in the creation and implementation of innovative and engaging educational programs relating to diversity, equity, inclusion and civil rights compliance and research, identify, and implement best practices as it relates to diversity, equity and inclusion. This position will provide consultation and support for students, managers, supervisors, staff, faculty and administrators in all areas relating to OEOA's mission and also assist in the creation and implementation of ISU's annual Affirmative Action programs and plans.

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package

1. Graduate degree
2. High productivity in an environment that has high expectations.
3. In-depth knowledge of and experience implementing ADA policies and procedures for employees/job applicants, including processing and analysis of employee/job applicants requests for accommodation.
4. Knowledge of applicable EEO and civil rights laws and regulations.
5. Ability to mediate and use problem-solving skills to conduct alternative dispute resolution.
6. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with campus partners.
7. Excellent written and communication skills.
8. Competence in using computer software for an office environment, including database management.

1. Prior experience working in higher education.
2. Knowledge of federal affirmative action regulations and requirements.
3. Experience investigating and responding to complaints of alleged harassment and discrimination.

Office setting. The core work hours of this position are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Position occasionally requires work beyond regular office hours.

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Negotiable

Resume, Cover Letter, Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.

Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and resume/C.V. to attach to this application.

Mboka Mwilambwe
mtmwila@ilstu.edu

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University 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, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at .