Manager, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Description

• Conduct in-person trainings to a staff of 900+ employees, effectively conveying information that reflects the SCA’s EEO policies and procedures.
• Liaise with staffing agencies to handle reasonable accommodation requests from contingent staff.
• Maintain log of all EEO cases.
• Strategically plan investigations with clear timelines and appropriate benchmarks.
• Conduct thorough intake interviews regarding potential EEO violations, provide guidance on complaint procedures, and draft initial summaries.
• Draft final reports summarizing investigative steps, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Evaluate reasonable accommodation requests in accordance with the SCA’s policies, including reviewing requests and supporting documentation.
• Assist with scheduling and tracking data related to trainings.
• Gather and analyze statistical information to identify trends in employment practices, discrimination claims, and workforce demographics.
• Obtain and evaluate evidence, including party interviews, in a thorough and timely manner.
• Assist in developing training materials on EEO, Sexual Harassment, and Reasonable Accommodations.
• Assist in developing proactive strategies to address potential issues and improve organizational practices.
• Maintain log of all reasonable accommodation requests.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date files with all activity, correspondence, investigation reports, evidence, and memoranda.
• Ensure effective communication between applicants or employees and the EEO Office at every stage of the request and throughout the reasonable accommodation process.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in EEO, employment law, reasonable accommodations and/or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Public service, government, or non-profit employment experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse constituency, and to present, influence, negotiate, and effectively coach employees to use best practices for maximum effectiveness.
• Ability to work independently and respond to time-sensitive issues.
• Current understanding of federal, state, and local employment and civil service laws required.
• Background in mediation or alternative dispute resolution.
• JD from an accredited law school a plus.

Benefits

• Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
• Transit Check Program
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Drug Options
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance