The University of Maine at Fort Kent Human Resources Office is not only committed to the principles and ideals of pluralism but is also responsible for assisting in the education of our workforce regarding these ideals and ensuring compliance with applicable UMS Board of Trustee policies and procedures and state and federal regulations. We value diversity in all aspects of work, education and recreation and celebrate the benefit to the campus, community, and society at-large of a supportive and inclusive environment.
To this end, the Human Resources Office:
- Seeks to recruit a diverse workforce through the broad placement of position advertisements which include an indication of our adherence to Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity principles.
- Monitors the effectiveness of advertising for a diverse applicant pool by encouraging all applicants to complete a convenient, confidential on-line Affirmative Action Survey.
- Provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees at all stages of pre-employment and employment.
- Instructs search committees on the University's commitment to increasing the representation of qualified women and minorities at the beginning of every search.
- Oversees all stages of the search process and ensures compliance with AA/EEO principles.
- Assists in the retention of a diverse workforce by incorporating diversity sensitivity awareness (Creating a Positive Learning and Working Environment) into all new employee orientations, supporting and participating in system and campus diversity initiatives to build a culture of acceptance and tolerance, and providing counsel and support as appropriate to individuals struggling with related issues.
- Investigates and responds as appropriate to allegations or informal reports of intolerant or inappropriate behavior involving University faculty or staff and assists in the filing, investigation, and response to formal complaints investigated by the UMS Investigations Coordinator.
- Ensures that the UMS Non-Discrimination policy is widely distributed to faculty, staff, and students and is easily accessible from the University's homepage on the world wide web.