Equity and Inclusion Case Manager

Description:

UMBC is seeking an Equity and
Inclusion Case Manager who will report to the Director of the Ofice of Equity and Inclusion/Title IX Coordinator. The incumbent will provide
supportive, educational and administrative leadership to support UMBC’s Office of Equity and Inclusion through case
management.

Department:

Office of Equity and Inclusion

The Office of
Equity and Inclusion is responsible for providing, promoting and coordinating the university’s core values of inclusive excellence, equity
and diversity and ensuring university compliance with non-discrimination laws, regulations and policies. 

Position
Overview:

UMBC is seeking an Equity and Inclusion Case Manager who will report to the Director of the Office of Equity and
Inclusion/Title IX Coordinator.   The incumbent will provide supportive, educational and administrative leadership to support UMBC’s Office
of Equity and Inclusion through case management.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role
starts at $72,500 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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Telework:

A hybrid
telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities:

The Equity and Inclusion Case Manager will provide supportive
and administrative leadership to support UMBC’s Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI). The Equity and Inclusion Case Manager will have
primary responsibilities for case intake and management. This position requires the ability to work with confidential and highly sensitive
information and maintain confidentiality in compliance with university policies, procedures, and federal and state laws/regulations.

The Equity and Inclusion Case Manager will coordinate closely with the OEI Director/Title IX Coordinator, to conduct initial assessments
of all reports of sexual misconduct, discrimination, and harassment and conduct intakes with individuals who make a report and/or
disclosure. The Equity and Inclusion Case Manager will serve as the primary resource for managing and ensuring all parties, including
students, faculty, and staff, have access to the appropriate supportive measures and campus and/or community resources and will coordinate
the follow up and monitoring of the individuals for any additional supportive measures or resource referrals. The Equity and Inclusion Case
Manager will maintain comprehensive documentation using a case management system and product relevant data reports as needed.

The
Equity and Inclusion Case Manager will build and maintain relationships with various campus departments, including but not limited to
Counseling Services, Health Services, University Police, Women’s Center, Academic Departments, and will provide care and support as
students, faculty, and staff navigate the resolution process.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review and
  respond to reports of sexual misconduct, discrimination, or harassment made via an online report portal, email, telephone, or from direct
  outreach from students, faculty, staff, or third parties; assess reports to identify immediate safety or urgent response needs and triage
  as needed.
• Conduct intake meeting with individuals who make a report or disclosure of sexual misconduct, discrimination, or
  harassment in a timely manner to gather additional information about the report, offer supportive measures and resources, explain the
  resolution options, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct an initial assessment based upon information received from report and intake
  meetings to determine appropriate next steps for resolution to include but not limited to determining when a report should be referred
  outside of OEI for resolution.
• Ensure that all parties involved in a case receive appropriate supportive measures and referrals to
  on and off campus resources to include monitoring for effectiveness and adjusting supportive measures and referrals as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date, accessible, and accurate documentation within the case management system, to include all reports,
  correspondence, notes, referrals, and action items. This includes timely creation, update, and closure of case in the case management
  system and entry of relevant case notes and documentation for Clery reporting.
• Coordinate case follow-up to include drafting and
  sending correspondence to reporters, parties, and other campus entities, providing timely updates to all parties involved, and monitoring
  case resolution timelines.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Social
  Work, Psychology or a related field and  experience with conflict management, case management and training.
• Two years of
  experience with case management or serving as an EEO/AA/Title IX Coordinator
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management
  systems (e.g., Advocate, Maxient, or similar case management system).
• Knowledge of civil rights/equal opportunity and other
  relevant laws such as Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Clery
  Act, and VAWA.
• Strong administrative skills to include the ability to track case progression, meet established timelines, maintain
  accurate and detailed records, and follow-up as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention
  to detail, highly organized, and project management skills.
• Keen interpersonal skills, cultural awareness, and sensitivity to
  interact, collaborate, establish rapport, and maintain productive working relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and staff
  from diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to work with highly sensitive and private topics in a professional, confidential,
  unbiased, and consistent manner.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• At least one (1) year of experience of case
  management or EEO/AA/Title IX Coordinator experience in a higher education setting is preferred.
• Prior experience specifically
  with the use of Advocate case management system preferred.
• Experience in the field of threat assessment including knowledge of
  threat assessment concepts, models, and/or instruments is highly desirable.

Background Screening Statement:

A
background check will be required. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a
resume.  

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits
package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of
  Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for
  eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability
  insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits. 

Benefits offered align
with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

Salary: Salary starts at $72,500, commensurate with
qualifications and experience.

Hours: Full-time

Type: Regular

FLSA
Status: Exempt

 Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title
IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis
of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click
here.   

Accommodation: 

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a
disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service
1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization  As required by the 1986
Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an
alien who is authorized to work.