HR Diversity Program Manager (Equal Employment Opportunity & Title IX Investigator) - Office of Affirmative Action

POSITION DETAILS

The CUNY School of Medicine (SoM) located in the heart of Harlem, New York, is the only medical school in the City University of New York system and the only public medical school in Manhattan. Building upon 50 years of success as the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, the institution transitioned to the CUNY School of Medicine in 2016. The CUNY SoM offers an accelerated BS/MD degree (7-year program) and a Physician Assistant Master?s Degree (27 months program). True to its legacy of access, opportunity, and community transformation, the medical school?s mission remains to recruit highly talented students as diverse as New York City itself. CUNY SoM places a special emphasis on the recruitment of those who are underrepresented in the field of medicine and on training high quality, culturally competent health professionals and scientists equipped to address the healthcare needs of New York?s medically under-served communities. As a major priority, CUNY SoM also seeks to enhance the recruitment and retention of senior leadership, faculty, and staff to more closely reflect the diversity of our student body.

The SoM is currently seeking a EEO & Title IX Investigator. The successful candidate will conduct thorough and impartial investigations related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The duties will include, but are not limited to, interviewing complainants and respondents; identifying and interviewing witnesses; gathering and assessing information relevant to investigations; and appropriately applying the relevant CUNY policies to determine findings of fact in individual cases. They will also prepare comprehensive written reports of information obtained during investigations, including summarizing witness interviews and other evidence that has been gathered.

Reporting to the Chief Diversity Officer & Title IX Coordinator, the EEO & Title IX Investigator?s duties include but are not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Under supervision of the CDO, investigate complaints of discrimination, sexual misconduct, and retaliation pursuant to CUNY policies.
• Ensure effective, efficient, thorough, and impartial investigations that emphasize attention to detail, accuracy, and relevance in the fact-finding process. Appropriately document interviews and investigative findings.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and city laws and regulations and University-wide mandates.
• Serve as case manager to ensure timely response and processing of all complaints and other office matters.
• Assist with training related to Title IX/Enough is Enough (EIE), EEO, Diversity and other compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources Department, Dean of Students Office, and Legal Affairs Office to ensure compliance with EEO, OFCCP and other compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Dean of Students Office regarding student complaints and other issues.
• Attend meetings and coordinate with the University offices to ensure consistency in CUNY-wide policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Diversity Officer & Title IX Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

Bachelor's degree and six years' related experience required.

Preferred:

• Two years professional experience investigating Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and/or ADA complaints or similar investigation or litigation experience
• Master?s Degree
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, laws and guidelines including Titles VI, VII, and IX, ADAA, Section 504, state and local disability laws and CUNY policies
• Effective conflict resolution skills and the ability to determine mutually acceptable solutions for difficult problems with competing interests
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and oral/written communication skills
• Computer applications: proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and PeopleSoft

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages diversity policies, procedures, and initiatives to support CUNY's strong commitment to a diverse and respectful workplace.

• Oversees the implementation, administration, and communication of diversity programs.
• Collaborates with the college Chief Diversity Officer and campus management to develop and implement programs, prepare plans and reports, perform internal compliance audits, and resolve questions and concerns.
• Prepares and trains on CUNY compliance mandates and relevant city, state, and federal statutes such as Title VII, Title IX (Sexual Harassment Policies), Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Collects, analyzes, and prepares reports, identifying and presenting findings, patterns and trends, and recommending college policy and procedural changes
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Range:$86,645 - $96,602

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

(CURRENT CONTRACTUAL SALARY RANGE)

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the JOB ID# 30164 or Title: HR Diversity Program Manager. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

Open Until Filled. Resumes will begin review effective May 2, 2025.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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CUNY School of Medicine

About CUNY School of Medicine

There is a continuing shortage of primary care physicians in this country, creating an urgent need for more family practitioners, general internists, pediatricians and obstetricians/gynecologists in many communities. The shortage of African-American, Hispanic, Native Americans and other underrepresented medical professionals in inner-city areas is particularly acute. Thus, recruiting and training a diverse workforce that represents the diversity of the patients being served in such communities is of utmost importance and ensures health equity across the continuum of care. Over forty years ago, CUNY and City College decided to make a difference by developing the most unique physician and physician assistant training programs in the nation – The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education. Since its founding in 1973, The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, now known as the CUNY School of Medicine/Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program continues its original mission to recruit underrepresented populations into medicine, increased medical services in underserved areas, and increased the availability of primary care physicians and physician assistants that reflect the divers...ity of our surrounding communities. This mission is currently served with an 85% enrollment rate of students from backgrounds that are Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM; e.g., African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American), greatly exceeding the current U.S. medical school average of 43%. The CUNY School of Medicine encompasses an innovative accelerated BS/MD program that combines a Bachelor of Science degree and an M.D. degree in seven years and a 28-month Physician Assistant Program that leads to a Masters degree in P.A. Studies and eligibility to take the physician assistant national certification examination (PANCE).

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