Position Information

Hiring Department: Equal Opportunity Office

Reports To: Associate Director of Equal Opportunity

Job Location: On-site, El Paso, Texas

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: 3/1/2026

Salary: $50,000 annually

Required Application Materials

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

Position Summary

The Equal Opportunity (EO) Investigator conducts prompt, fair, and impartial EO investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other violations under a broad range of civil rights and equal employment opportunity laws. The investigator ensures compliance with applicable laws, organizational policies, and federal/state guidance while maintaining confidentiality, neutrality, and due process.

Key Responsibilities

Equal Opportunity Investigative Work - 80%

Processes and assists individuals with the filing of EO complaints, informs them of the University’s process for responding to and otherwise handling complaints.
Determine investigation scope, urgency, interim support, and any escalations or risk for potential protected activity.
Communicates with all parties involved in an investigation, per UTEP policy, and as allowable by law.
Ensure impartiality—identify and mitigate conflicts of interest.
Demonstrates ability to handle complex situations, including responding to parties in a sensitive and informed manner.
Tracks cases, meets case deadlines, and performs duties impartially and confidentially throughout the investigation process.
Develop an investigation plan and timeline (e.g., witness list, interview sequencing, evidence collection, and interview logistics).
Conducts prompt, thorough, fair and impartial investigations in accordance with Policy and law.
Conduct trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and legally compliant interviews with complainants, respondents, and witnesses. Maintains accurate, contemporaneous notes and records.
Protects the integrity and privacy of the parties throughout the investigation.
Gathers and analyzes documents that may include digital and physical evidence (e.g., emails, messages, chat logs, personnel files).
Evaluate credibility, corroboration, and the totality of the evidence.
Prepare high-quality, clear, objective written reports summarizing facts, analysis, and findings.
Present findings to the Office of Human Resources or University leadership.
Document case outcomes, close cases in the case management system, and coordinate with the Office of Human Resources or other University leadership for remedial measures (e.g., coaching, discipline, training, climate assessment).
Exercises discretion and professional independent judgement regarding questions and concerns related to discrimination policies and processes.
Assists with the preparation and interpretation of statistical data related to case investigations, complaints, grievances, and trends.
Prepares, maintains, and reviews records pertaining to trainings, reports/complaints, investigations and other records.
Recommend corrective actions including training, policy updates, or accessibility improvements.
Evaluates and advises on potential risk exposure associated with complaints investigated.
Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality in all sensitive information this position is privy to.

Training and Development - 10%

Assist in the development and facilitation of EO training programs based on the current needs, or trends.
Provides education that inform members of the campus community of their rights and responsibilities under state law and Policy.

Compliance and Policy Interpretation and Guidance -10%

Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on institutional EO policies.
Collaborate and consult with the Office of Human Resources, Office of Legal Affairs, Title IX, and other internal partners to ensure coordinated responses to workplace issues.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or other related fields

and

Experience: Minimum of 2 (two) years of experience conducting workplace, Title VII/EEO, or employee relations investigations (or complex compliance/ethics investigations)

Knowledge of employment laws, regulatory requirements and best practices.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), organization, and attention to detail.
Demonstrate ability to manage time sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a higher education environment
Bilingual proficiency (e.g., English/Spanish)
Working knowledge of relevant federal and state civil rights laws, including ADA/ADAAA, Equal Pay Act, ADEA, GINA, Rehabilitation Act, VEVRAA, IRCA, Title VI, Title VII, and Texas Labor Code Chapter 21.
Advanced HR certification such as SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility may be required when working on investigations.
Some travel may be required.
Must be able to handle confidential and emotionally sensitive information.
Occasionally extended hours may be necessary to meet deadlines or address emergent issues.
Prolonged periods of computer/desk work; ability to conduct in-person and virtual interviews.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 20 pounds.

Why Pick UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP ) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan . Built around the institution’s core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature.

About The Equal Opportunity (EO) Office

The Equal Opportunity (EO) Office ensures the university’s full compliance with all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. The office is responsible for addressing and resolving complaints of discrimination and harassment involving race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

In addition to its compliance and investigative functions, the EO Office provides training and educational programs on relevant laws, institutional policies, and equal opportunity requirements. The office conducts ongoing policy reviews and development to support a fair and equitable campus environment.

Serving as a key resource to the university community, the EO Office offers guidance and responds to questions and inquiries related to equal opportunity matters, ensuring that students, faculty, and staff are informed, supported, and empowered in maintaining an inclusive campus climate.

UTEP’s EO Office reports to the Vice President for Human Resources.

What UTEP Offers

Miner Perks and Benefits

Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans
Retirement Programs
Longevity Pay
Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Employee Discounts & Perks
Employee Education Assistance program
And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.

Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.

Additional Information

Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code

51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 20pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu , or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu .

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