About the Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX

Cornell is committed to upholding the civil rights of all community members and fostering learning, living, and working environments of equal opportunity, fairness, and accessibility. The university has entrusted the Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX (OIETIX) with ensuring these commitments are met through policy and process, prevention and training, data collection and analysis, incident response and resolution, and compliance with federal, state, and local civil rights.

The Opportunity

Cornell’s Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX is dedicated to providing comprehensive, impactful, and engaging educational programs and solutions to the Cornell community (students, faculty, and staff) in the areas of protected-status discrimination, harassment and bias, sex and gender-based harassment and misconduct, employee reasonable accommodations, equal employment opportunity, and other equity focused programming. As the Education and Training Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering these educational programs and solutions.

Reporting to the AVP of Institutional Equity and Title IX, and collaborating closely with the Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Program Coordinator, and the Affirmative Action Program Consultant, you will work to ensure the University’s training compliance obligations federally and at the state level. You will apply a comprehensive understanding of civil rights compliance requirements and University policies and procedures to training and education opportunities that you will develop and provide to the campus community.

Working with the OIETIX Equity Data Analysis Specialist, you will assist in the development and implementation of data collection and analyses projects (e.g., climate surveys, listening sessions, open forums), and design research-based strategic action plans relative to training initiatives.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Competitive Candidate Profile

Candidates who meet some or all the following attributes are encouraged to apply.

Strong presentation skills with demonstrated experience creating and delivering engaging content, both in-person and via Zoom/Teams.

Background in higher education, ideally with experience as a Title IX/equity investigator or a similar compliance-focused role.

Proven knowledge of civil rights laws (e.g., Title IX, ADA) or the ability to quickly and effectively learn and apply them.

Experience developing and delivering synchronous and asynchronous training programs.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, to design high-impact training materials.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, from students, to staff to faculty members..

A successful track record of building campus-wide connections and collaborating with training partners to achieve shared goals.

A results-oriented professional capable of achieving key milestones in the first year in the position, such as revamping HR 300 by Fall 2025, updating OIETIX training offerings, finalizing student sexual harassment prevention trainings, and creating respondent-focused programs.

Hybrid/Hub Remote

This position’s home location is Cornell’s campus in Ithaca, New York. The successful applicant will typically be expected to work on-site at least 3 days a week and will have the option to work remotely 2 days per week. The hours of this position are typically Monday through Friday during business hours, however, there may be the occasional need for pre-planned evening or weekend hours to ensure presentations can be delivered to all University constituencies. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.

The New York Convenience of Employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside New York State.

What You Bring

A cover letter and resume outlining your interest in the role, how your experience and goals align, and specific examples of presentations you have created and delivered are required for consideration.

Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.

Extensive knowledge of pertinent civil rights legal/regulatory landscape (e. Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and ADA).

Demonstrated success in presenting educational programming to diverse populations.

Strong planning, research/analytical, and organizational skills.

Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills; high comfort level with public speaking.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations.

Skills in using Microsoft Office Suite, to include PowerPoint, as well as other presentation software.

Ability to build strong relationships establishing credibility and trust.

A collaborative mindset with the ability to coordinate various events including trainings and presentations with relevant campus partners.

Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it’s ok if you don’t.

Master’s degree in related field.

Strong understanding of higher education as a workplace.

Rewards and Benefits

Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay.

Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards.

Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.

Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.

No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.

   

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University Job Title:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist III

Job Family:

Inclusion and Belonging

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$79,682.00 - $92,604.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Carolyn Chow

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Prior relevant work or industry experience

Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

Unique applicable skills

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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. 

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

2025-01-07