Civil Rights Compliance Specialist and Intake Assistant

Overview

Compliance Splst — Civil Rights Compliance Specialist and Intake Assistant. The University of New Mexico’s Office of Compliance, Ethics, and Equal Opportunity (CEEO) seeks a Compliance Specialist to support the civil rights investigative and grievance processes as of concern include Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action, Title IX, Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other civil rights laws that protect individuals in a diverse community.

The candidate must have strong communication skills, be able to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies, be self-motivated, a team player, and able to multi-task while handling confidential material professionally. The ability to be neutral and conduct interviews with a trauma-informed approach is crucial.

CEEO is an internal compliance office serving students, staff, and faculty. We envision UNM as a community where diversity is valued and equal opportunity is afforded for all. Our mission is to promote equal access and treatment and to foster a safe environment free of discrimination and inequity in accordance with University values and policies, as well as federal and state equal opportunity and affirmative action laws.

This is a temporary position that is expected to last for one year, continued employment contingent upon department funding

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Support civil rights investigations and grievance processes related to EEO, Affirmative Action, Title IX, Title VII, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Conduct interviews with stakeholders in a trauma-informed, neutral manner.
• Handle confidential information professionally and with discretion.
• Assist in case management, data collection, documentation, and reporting to ensure timely and accurate processing of matters.

• Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degrees from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Significant experience interviewing parties and investigating concerns related to discrimination, failure to accommodate, Title IX, sexual harassment, or sexual assault.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with time-sensitive deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Legal knowledge, including paralegal or JD coursework.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Campus:
  Main - Albuquerque, NM
• Department:
  Compliance Ethics & Equal Opp (016A)
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff
• Staff Type:
  Temporary - Full-Time
• Term End Date:
• Status:
  Exempt
• Pay: $5,000 - $5,500 Monthly
• Benefits Eligible:
  This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
• ERB Statement:
  Eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
• Background Check
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• For Best Consideration Date: 10/09/2025
• Eligible for Remote Work:
  No

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Include resume, three professional references, and a cover letter demonstrating interest in the position and why you are qualified. Please include all of your previous professional employment experience in your application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions to successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit the UNM policies pages.

Refer to the Regular Staff definitions for more details.