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The University of New Mexico's President's Office seeks a Civil Rights Complainant Advisor to support and guide students, faculty, and/or staff engaged as complainants in civil rights proceedings. This individual advises participants of policies and procedures and accompanies participants to meetings, interviews, and appeals. This position is in support of the 2020 Updated Title IX Regulations that became effective in August 2020.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provides support, guidance, and information to students, faculty, or staff who are complainants or respondents in civil rights proceedings.
- Assists participants in understanding the relevant University policies and in navigating the administrative process.
- Reviews documents, participates in gathering facts, and helps prepare the participant for proceedings, to include advising on the potential impact of various choices and outcomes.
- Accompanies participants to meetings, interviews, administrative procedures, appeals, and/or other related proceedings.
- Assists the participant at the hearing phase of the proceeding and provides guidance on the direct and cross-examination of parties and witnesses.
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Bachelor's degree in a directly related field; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Demonstrated work experience that reflects the following:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Knowledge of legal documentation procedures and requirements.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and University compliance laws, guidelines, and procedures.
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Applicants should provide a cover letter, a current resume, and a list of at least three professional references. In your cover letter, detail your experience as it relates to the position summary and preferred qualifications, and address how your work experience demonstrates a commitment to diversity, social justice, and civil rights work.The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.