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POSITION DETAILS

This one-year Fellowship is a unique opportunity to work directly with a College Chief Diversity Officer in a dynamic urban institution.

The Office of Diversity and Compliance plays an important role in supporting the mission of the Hunter College in educating outstanding students and advancing impactful faculty research that will benefit current and future generations. The College’s motto “Mihi Cura Futuri” (The Care of the Future is Mine) requires that we maintain an academic environment where all members of the campus community feel welcomed and valued.

In furtherance of this institutional commitment, the Office for Diversity and Compliance works with other departments and constituents to create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming academic environment. Specifically, the Office for Diversity and Compliance is responsible for administering the CUNY and Campus Policies on Non-Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct Prevention, Workplace Violence Prevention, and implementing the requirements of federal, state and city Human Rights and Civil Rights laws.

Reporting to the Dean and Deputy in the Office for Diversity and Compliance, the Fellow supports the work of the Office. This includes assisting with investigations, scheduling, drafting legal documents, conducting research, assisting with affirmative action initiatives, working with and through faculty, a, professional and student groups on campus to conduct events, conferences, panel discussions, workshops and related activities to promote and enhance the campus experience for all campus community members.

With respect to investigation, complaints of discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, workplace violence, gender-related violence including stalking and intimate partner violence involving undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty and staff at the College, the Fellow will provide :

• Support services for the Office of Diversity and Compliance
• Review statements and documentary evidence
• Work with the Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Deputies to develop and provide investigative reports and memos
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality during all proceedings
• Track and organize data as requested, related to the outcome of complaints and investigative files
• Assist in the development of education, training, and outreach programs relating to Enough is Enough, Title IX, and VAWA
• Conduct legal research when requested
• Work with other university stakeholders to ensure Title IX, EEO and other diversity-related policies are communicated to all constituencies
• Maintain job search database and review recruitment analysis pools for diversity certification
• Assist in developing and implementing diversity awareness programs
• Perform related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited Law School and commitment of one year for the duration of the Fellowship.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Conducts research activities with the supervision and mentorship of a CUNY faculty member.

Performs research and assist faculty, staff, and students with their research.

Collaborates with internal and external researchers.

Seeks funding and writes grant applications, independently and in collaboration with their faculty mentor.

Adhere to relevant regulations and ethical conduct standards pertinent to the conduct of their research.

Performs statistical analysis and assures validity of data.

Performs related duties as assigned.

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience ($54,675-$65,946).

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.