Equal Opportunity Coordinator

The Equal Opportunity (EO) Coordinator will assist the Office of Equal Opportunity in supporting a program of community engagement and education for the Harvard Law School (HLS) community, as well as compliance with federal and state equal opportunity laws and regulations.

As an Equal Opportunity Coordinator, you will:

• Assist in ADA, Title IX, and Title VI compliance and provision of services, as well as supporting programming for core functional areas, including community building, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, and skill-building.
• Meet with students requesting disability accommodations for initial intakes.
• Provide administrative and executive support for the Assistant Dean, the HLS Administrative Board, and other OEO staff members as appropriate.
• Perform administrative functions related to scheduling, convening meetings, management of student note-takers, class recordings, CART captioning, and implementation of accommodations.
• Assist with and coordinate events run by the OEO, engaging with relevant students and staff members as necessary and appropriate.
• Provide support with logistics for compliance- and education-related training on topics such as harassment, bystander intervention, cultural competence, conflict resolution, dialogue, gender diversity and inclusion, and others.
• Coordinate and maintain relationships with other support staff in offices such as Dean of Students, Registrar’s Office, Events Management, Finance, and the Dean’s Office as necessary and appropriate.
• Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the Law School’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, equitable, diverse, and welcoming work environment.

Minimum of three years of related experience. Education beyond high school may count toward experience.

We are looking for people who:

• Handle confidential student and personnel matters with utmost sensitivity and good judgment.
• Take ownership, work independently, and enjoy being proactive and resourceful to solve problems.
• Follow through, close loops, and can work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Have prior experience working with multicultural communities.
• Are organized and detail-oriented.
• Are able to effectively interact with people of all backgrounds and participate as part of a cohesive, collaborative team working toward a shared mission.

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.