Civil Rights Case Manager

Office of Equity and Civil Rights

The Office of Equity and Civil Rights is responsible for providing, promoting and coordinating the university's core values of inclusive excellence, equity and diversity and ensuring university compliance with non-discrimination laws, regulations and policies.

The Civil Rights Case Manager will provide supportive and administrative leadership to support UMBC's Office of Equity and Civil Rights (ECR). The Civil Rights Case Manager will have primary responsibilities for case intake and management. This position requires the ability to work with confidential and highly sensitive information and maintain confidentiality in compliance with university policies, procedures, and federal and state laws/regulations.

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $77,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

What is it like to work at UMBC? Check out Glassdoor or Indeed.

For 16 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a Great College to Work For!

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in social work, psychology or related field.

Experience Required:

• At least (1) year of experience working in Title IX and/or other civil rights related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of civil rights/equal opportunity and other relevant laws such as Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Clery Act, and VAWA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management systems (e.g., Advocate, Maxient).
• Strong administrative skills to include the ability to track case progression, meet established timelines, maintain accurate and detailed records, and follow-up as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail, organization, and project management.
• Keen interpersonal skills, cultural awareness, and sensitivity to interact, collaborate, establish rapport, and maintain productive working relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and staff who may be dealing with trauma and/or in crisis.
• Demonstrated ability to work with highly sensitive and private topics in a professional, confidential, unbiased, and trauma-informed manner.
• Demonstrated ability to share ideas, to be open to the ideas of others, and to work toward university and division goals and interests to include a demonstrated interest in fostering inclusive excellence.

Experience Preferred:

A background check will be required.

Upload a cover letter and a resume.

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Salary: $77,000 - $87,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.