Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
The Case Manager for the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance will be responsible for monitoring all incoming reports of discrimination, harassment, and sexual and gender-based misconduct at UMES. The Case Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the OIE operations at UMES. This dynamic position requires a highly organized individual, skilled in organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple tasks and records in a high volume, fast-paced environment with attention to detail, flexibility and appropriate discretion while displaying exceptional administrative skills and a creative mindset.
Salary Range: $53,940 - $55,000
Benefits: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:
• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees
and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits
Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision
coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an
Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement
Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state
match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife
Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM
policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland
institutions.
• Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per
year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of
Maryland wellness programs.
Responsibilities:
• Case management - Triages reports of discrimination, harassment, and or
related retaliation and provides a prompt, compassionate, and appropriate
response.
• Creates, maintains, and track/monitors all incoming reports of
discrimination, harassment, and sexual and gender-based misconduct at
UMES.
• Responsible for outreaching to potential complainants (students,
employees, faculty, and third parties) under the UMES Title IX,
Discrimination, and Bullying Policies.
• Assists with conducting intake meetings with individuals affected by sexual
and gender-based harassment and misconduct and other forms of
discrimination and harassment, offers resolution options, facilitates
academic and supportive resources, and communicates about a party's
rights in the university process.
• Responsible for communicating and/or providing resources, process
information, and supportive measures, as needed.
• Collaborates with a variety of campus partners (housing, academic
officials, financial aid, etc.) to coordinate support services and eliminate
roadblocks.
• Maintains up-to-date records of all reports of discrimination and
harassment based upon a protected category and/or sexual and gender-
based harassment and misconduct at UMES and the University's outreach,
response, and process for each report using Simplicity.
• Engages in continuous learning to Title IX, Title VII, VAWA, and related civil
rights regulations, state laws, and university policies.
• Assists in administrative duties of the Office of Institutional Equity and
Compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Preferences:
• ATIXA Title IX, Investigations, and/or Civil Rights Training
Physical Demands:
• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at
desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and
internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office…