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Valencia College is now hiring a Director, Equal Opportunity to join our Organizational Development team.

The Director of Equal Opportunity will lead the development, administration and day-to-day operations of comprehensive college-wide equal opportunity programs. Will also assess and investigate formal and informal complaints of discrimination and harassment from employees and students. Develops and administers Equal Opportunity (EO) training, including Title IX training for employees and students. The Director will have the opportunity to provide leadership for development and analysis of metrics associated with college wide employee and student equity compliance initiatives and makes recommendations for process and policy improvements.

We're not just any college. And you're just not any employee. You're someone who is passionate about improving the lives of our students, our community, and, ultimately, our world.

Join an organization committed to helping students reach their full potential by providing them with the right opportunities, the right tools, and the right support. Take the first steps by completing and submitting an online application for this position. There are plenty of places to find employment, but at Valencia College, you'll find fulfillment.

At Valencia College, it’s more than just a job. We understand the importance of fostering a collaborative environment and achieving a true work/life balance.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited instruction with major course work in Business or Public Administration, Human Resources Management, or closely related field [required].
• Progressively responsible experience in implementing programs and initiatives related to employee/student conduct or equal opportunity [required].
• Experience with investigations related to employee/student conduct, harassment or discrimination claims [required].
• Supervisory or team leader experience [required].
• Have experience in responding to reports of discrimination and harassment for students and/or employees in a higher education setting.
• Experience in addressing complaints related to Title IX [preferred].
• Experience in developing and facilitating educational programming to students and/or employees on the topics of discrimination and harassment [preferred].
• Knowledge of laws and regulations on the topic of discrimination and harassment, including Title IX, Title VII, ADA, and Section 504 [preferred].
• Be comfortable and have experience in demonstrating care and concern to employees and students, especially those experiencing stressful or crisis situation [preferred].

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Valencia’s Total Rewards package, features:

• Free medical, dental benefits and paid life insurance premiums
• Generous paid time off - vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays
• Florida retirement membership
• YMCA membership benefits
• Educational and Professional development opportunities for you and your dependents and so much more….
• Moreover, we believe you will appreciate the commitment to work-life balance plus the inspiring, motivating, and teamwork-oriented environment that we enjoy every day.

Location: District Office – Orlando, FL 32811 (Hybrid schedule)

Valencia College has campuses conveniently located throughout Central Florida that are accessible by local freeways, expressways and surface streets. But the convenient commute is just part of the appeal.

As one of the fastest growing cities in America, Orlando offers just the right mix of laid-back Florida lifestyle and the amenities of a big city, making it a great place to live and work.

Closing Date: January, 24th, 2022 at 11:59 M.

If this opportunity sounds inspiring, please complete and submit an online application along with a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valencia College is an equal opportunity institution. We provide equal opportunity for employment and educational services to all.