The University of Arkansas is committed to supporting equal employment opportunity, ensuring that all hiring decisions are made in a manner that promotes fairness, access, and compliance with applicable employment laws and policies.
As a federal contractor, the U of A is required to engage in outreach and other efforts to broaden our pool of qualified applicants.
Equal opportunity involves recognizing the varied experiences and abilities of individuals by promoting fairness, encouraging broad participation, and considering a wide range of perspectives.
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Employment Opportunities
The University of Arkansas recognizes the challenge of balancing work with personal life, and we proactively look for ways to help our employees do well at both aspects of their lives. Visit the HR website to find openings.
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Equal opportunity involves recognizing the varied experiences and abilities of individuals by promoting fairness, encouraging broad participation, and considering a wide range of perspectives.
Role of OEOC
Equal Opportunity, Compliance & Title IX monitors university staff and faculty recruitment processes to ensure that all applicants receive fair and consistent consideration, that recruitment practices support equal opportunity and access, and that documentation of good faith efforts to uphold these principles is properly maintained.
Equal Opportunity, Compliance & Title IX oversees staff and faculty recruitment processes to help ensure that all applicants are treated fairly, that equal opportunity principles are upheld, and that documentation of good faith efforts related to access and fairness are maintained.
The office’s role is to:
· Assist and advise search committees, applicant reviewers, hiring officials, and others on employment practices that support equal opportunity and fairness;
· Advise department on job descriptions to ensure they are neutral, accessible, and free of discriminatory language or implications.
· Review recruitment plans to ensure they are broad in scope and designed to generate wide outreach and access to qualified applicants;
· Conduct compliance reviews to verify that all applicants are given fair consideration at every stage of the recruitment process, and that procedures are followed to eliminate barriers to equal opportunity.