What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resolution Specialist position at University of Illinois?
Resolution Specialist
Title VI Office, Office of the Vice Chancellor forDiversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Resolution Specialist will respond to Title VIMisconduct reports and meet with affected individuals regarding theirexperience, provide campus and community resources, discuss and implement supportivemeasures, and explain campus procedures. The Resolution Specialist will also beresponsible for resolving reports of Title VI Misconduct by identifying and interviewingrelevant parties and witnesses, assessing witness credibility, gathering andanalyzing relevant information, and reaching sound policy conclusions regardingwhether a hostile environment was created by reported behavior. The Resolution Specialist will coordinateefforts to eliminate the discriminatory conduct, prevent its recurrence andaddress its effects on affected individuals.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conductintake meetings with affected individuals when reports of Title VI Misconductare received, and ensure reasonable supportive measures are offered andimplemented as appropriate.
- Conductpreliminary inquiries into reports by gathering available information andmeeting with witnesses.
- Considerwhether reported Title VI Misconduct involves free speech or academic freedomin collaboration with university stakeholders.
- Maintaindetailed case files of all activity taken on individual reports and theinformation collected. Understand when a case should be referred to otheruniversity offices and refer appropriately.
- Assesswhether the incidents of reported Title VI Misconduct have created a hostileenvironment within a university program or activity.
- Engage in steps to address TitleVI Misconduct to include remedial measures that are reasonably calculated toeliminate the discriminatory conduct, prevent its recurrence and address itseffects on affected individuals.
- Assist with receiving andprocessing reports as they are submitted to the Title VI Office.
- Coordinate and conduct Title VIand related training and educational programs for the university communityrelated to their rights, responsibilities, services and procedures.
- Serve on committees on behalf ofthe Title VI Office.
- Collaborate in the development ofperiodic and annual reports; support special projects or assignments given bythe Director, and / or the Vice Chancellor.
- Stay current on state and nationallaws, regulations, and best practices to inform the work of the Title VI Officeand help identify areas of risk. Maintain knowledge through active professionaldevelopment.
Minimum Qualifications
Specialty Factors
Bachelor'sdegree
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in conducting fact-finding.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 3 / 14 / 2025. Salary is commensurate with experience. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
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Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6 : 00 pm (Central Time) on 3 / 15 / 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. The budgeted salary range for the position is $65,000-$75,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. For further information about this specific position, please contact Joya Murphy at joyam@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and / or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment / misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and / or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID : 1028563
Job Category : Professional and Administrative
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Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
