UT Southwestern Medical Center · 3 days ago
Equal Opportunity Specialist
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center located in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. The Equal Opportunity Specialist will conduct investigations of discrimination and harassment complaints, manage requests for disability accommodations, and act as a liaison for equal opportunity matters within the organization.
Clinical TrialsHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitOncologyOutpatient Care
Responsibilities
Uses independent judgment in analyzing ADA accommodation requests to determine eligibility for accommodation in accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); manages the request for accommodations including providing requestors with procedural information, working with managers in the interactive process, and communicating accommodation decisions to requestors and management
Conducts internal investigations of discrimination and harassment complaints, including analyzing complaints, developing investigative plans, conducting fact-finding interviews, conducting related research, preparing any related correspondence, submitting confidential reports, and preparing corporate position statements outlining investigative findings. Provides over-the-phone and walk-in complainants with information regarding UT Southwestern Medical Center's Equal Opportunity-related policies and internal complaint procedures
Performs case-management and maintains the filing and database for all incoming reports and concerns
Analyzes EO and non-EO related complaints, develops investigative plans, conducts fact-finding, reviews documents, conducts related research, prepares any related correspondence, and submits confidential reports containing investigative findings
Assists with the coordination and completion of any reports mandated by external regulatory entities
Assists in the analysis and/or preparation of reports indicating complaint trends based on data collected
Assists in the preparation, dissemination and implementation of rules, regulations, procedures and guidelines related to the review of internal complaints of alleged discrimination
Meets with individuals and uses independent judgment and initiative that will provide problem solving options and conflict resolution
Provides guidance and counseling to employees and managers regarding Equal Employment Opportunity matters
Assists in collecting and monitoring transactional data for AAP planning (i.e. hiring, promotion, termination, etc.) and generating AAP-related reports for management
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college
2 years of HR/legal/compliance experience, or Any equivalent combination of education, and training and experience
Preferred
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
SHRM Certified Professional or equivalent
Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Company
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center offers clinical care, education, and scientific research.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (358)
2024 (238)
2023 (266)
2022 (274)
2021 (213)
2020 (179)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22MKey Investors
The Dallas FoundationPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2023-06-20Grant
2023-04-20Grant· $4M
2023-03-28Grant· $18M
Leadership Team
Chris Rubio
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Clements University Hospital
Dennis Pfeifer
AVP & CTO University Health System
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