POSITION SUMMARY:  This position is assigned to the Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action office which reports to the Chancellor is responsible for the administration of the College’s internal discrimination complaint process, monitoring of equal employment opportunity compliance, preparation of Affirmative Action Plans and compliance reports, and employee requests for accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA).  This position will report to the Manager of EEO/ADA/AA.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Investigate employee and student allegations of violations of discrimination laws; assist with the annual activity of compiling College affirmative action plans and associated goals development and adverse impact statistical analysis; assist with eligibility determinations for employee work accommodation requests under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Law: Federal and state anti-discrimination laws, regulations and executive orders related to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) law;
• Personnel and Human Resources principles for lawful personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits;
• Research principles to gather and analyze internal and external data and documents relevant to each investigation including , statutes, court decisions, and legal articles; gather and analyze data necessary for preparation of statistical analysis required to develop affirmative action goals and adverse impact reports;
• Advanced oral, written and interpersonal communication skills: professional interaction with administrators, faculty, staff, students and the public;
• Computer software: word processing; spreadsheets and databases;

Ability to:

• Maintain an unbiased position when dealing with sensitive, confidential circumstances and information;
• Be objective in fact-finding, intake and assessment of complaints; Handle multiple compliance issues with timeline constraints;
• Manage critical deadlines associated with regulations and policy and procedure compliance; organize, plan and prioritize work;
• Respond appropriately under stress;
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Use logic and reason to identify complex problems and review related information to develop approaches to investigate and/or resolve problems and reach conclusions;
• Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, standards, policies or procedures.
• Write at a level to convey complex information in an accessible way to persons of varying education levels;
• Remain current in all areas under the law associated with this function. 

Experience, Education and Licensing: Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Law, Psychology, Business or related field and three years applicable human resources experience related to compliance with equal employment opportunity, affirmative action and American with Disabilities Act laws and regulations; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

METHOD OF EVALUATION: Applicants who submit complete application packets (required application materials are listed in the “How to Apply” section below) will be evaluated on their possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attributes that have been identified as important to successful performance in the position. 

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants must submit the following materials to Human Resources Department, District Office, Building D, location code 1180:

1. Completed Pima County Community College –Application for Employment – Staff.  Do not say “See résumé” in lieu of a completed application.
2. Complete and comprehensive résumé.
3. Letter of interest that addresses your knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the duties and qualifications as detailed

In addition:

• Applicants with disabilities may request that special accommodations be made to complete the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation advance notice is requested. Contact (520) 206-4624.
• Applications will not be considered complete until all of the items listed under “How to Apply” have been received by District Human Resources office by 4:45 p.m. MST on the closing date.
• Incomplete, illegible, or late application materials will not be considered.
• The College reserves the right to interview only those applicants deemed most qualified.
• Candidates are responsible for their own travel expenses at any stage of the screening process.
• Complete job announcement may be downloaded at www.pima.edu/pimajobs.

Pima County Community College
District Human Resources, Employment Office
4905 D East Broadway, Suite 102
Tucson, AZ 85709-1180

Toll Free 1-877-PIMAJOB; Phone (520) 206-4624; TTY (520) 206-4852; FAX (520) 206-4662;
Web Address: http://www.pima.edu

Office hours are Monday through Friday, between 8:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
Application materials may also be obtained from the Business Office at each campus.  The College will be closed Friday, July 4, 2008 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer