WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
The Program Manager is responsible for coordinating the development and administration of various programs that are implemented by the Office for Access & Title IX (OAT9) at UT Southwestern Medical Center. This position is charged with being a lead facilitator for the office’s outreach and compliance training efforts. This position also assists with employee accommodation requests and investigations of complaints of discrimination and harassment pursuant to federal, state, and local EEO laws and UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Equal Opportunity Policies. Moreover, the position will have significant responsibility in ensuring institutional compliance with EEO related state and federal contractor obligations. 

Experience writing position statements on behalf of corporation or higher education entity to EEOC, Texas Workforce Commission or similar state entity is strongly preferred.  Candidates are strong encouraged to include a writing sample with application. 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college. 
   

• Experience
  2 years of HR/legal/compliance experience involving EEO investigations and compliance. 
   

Preferred

• Education
  Master’s Degree or Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (SHRM-CP) SHRM Certified Professional or equivalent Upon Hire 
   

JOB DUTIES

• This position serves as a lead investigator for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation concerns. Also serves as a liaison and internal consultant to management, departmental leaders, and schools/Dean’s offices regarding compliance for equal opportunity, EEO state and federal compliance, and campus accessibility. This position must collaborate, when necessary, with the Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Legal Affairs, and Compliance departments regarding regulatory compliance issues.
• Develops training with regards to accessibility, impartial opportunity, and related topics for the university and healthcare systems. Will also directly train, facilitate, and secure other trainers regarding these issues.
• Provides technical assistance, advice, coaching, and consultation to individuals and groups regarding conflicts and disputes, as well as policies and practices that might have an adverse impact on a particular group(s). Supports the development and administration of the university’s program(s) related to EEO federal contractor compliance.
• Assists in collecting and monitoring transactional data for university planning (i.e. hiring, promotion, termination, etc.) and generating related reports for management.
• Partners with institutional leaders to develop and implement initiatives that promote the adoption of inclusive strategies to enhance the recruitment and retention of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with state and federal law.
• Provides guidance and counseling to employees and managers regarding Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) matters.
• Assists with the evaluation and investigation of claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other EEO related concerns, as needed by the Office for Access & Title IX.
• Leads investigations and audits into EEO related concerns and oversees the investigations and audits of other office staff.
• Meets with individuals and uses independent judgment and initiative to provide conflict resolution and referral options.
• Uses independent judgment in analyzing ADA accommodation requests to determine eligibility for accommodation in accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); manages the request for accommodations including providing requestors with procedural information, working with managers in the interactive process, and communicating accommodation decisions to requestors and management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.