IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Affirmative Action Officer
Iowa State University invites applications and nominations for the
position of Affirmative Action Officer. The position reports to the
President with routine reporting through the Executive Assistant to
the President.
Iowa State University is a comprehensive, land-grant research
university located in Ames, a community of 50,000 people known for
its exceptional quality of life. Iowa State has 25,000 students,
1,700 faculty members, 3,700 support staff, and an annual budget
of approximately $565 million. The University offers
undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees through its nine
colleges.
The Affirmative Action Officer develops and monitors effective
equal opportunity and affirmative action policies and procedures
to ensure compliance with federal, state, and Board of Regents
mandates; advises the administration, faculty and staff,
investigates complaints of discrimination filed internally; and
acts as liaison with federal and state enforcement agencies on
compliance reviews and on discrimination complaints filed
externally.
The position requires significant experience in and understanding
of civil rights law, administration of a comprehensive equal
opportunity/affirmative action program, and experience in
university administration. An advanced degree is required. The
successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to equal
opportunity and affirmative action, a commitment to the land-grant
philosophy, and the ability to represent the University
effectively to internal and external constituencies. Salary and
benefits will be competitive.
Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position
is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a
curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers
of at least five references. The Search Committee will begin its
review October 15, 1993 . Questions should be addressed to Dr.
Edwin C. Lewis, Associate Provost, by telephone at 515-294-5882.
The position will be available on January 1, 1994. Send
nominations or applications to:
Affirmative Action Officer Search Committee
Office of the Provost
204 Lab of Mechanics
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011
Iowa State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and encourages the nomination and application of women
and minority candidates.