Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
About The Position
The Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator will provide civil rights support to members of The Texas A&M University System. Under the direction of the Executive Director, Civil Rights Compliance, the position will advise, train, consult, and assist with the implementation of policies, practices, and procedures across the System in civil rights matters. The position will support the coordination and management of internal and external civil rights cases, compliance with Anti-DEi Law, and custodianship of records and resources maintained in the civil rights office. The role will assist System members with best practices related to intake, investigation, and resolution of civil rights complaints, and coordinate training initiatives designed to promote compliance with civil rights laws and System policies and practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Six years of related experience.
- Experience or demonstrated interest in complaint facilitation, employee relations, civil rights compliance, workplace investigations, or related areas
- Knowledge of, or the ability to develop knowledge of, federal and state civil rights laws and regulations applicable to employment;
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism;
- Ability to analyze information, evaluate documentation, and support case management processes;
- Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other office software applications.
- Ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities, and work cooperatively with others;
- Ability to collaborate effectively with institutional stakeholders across a multi-campus/agency system.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in higher education, compliance, or human resources environments preferred.
Responsibilities
- Under general direction, assist with the implementation of civil rights compliance policies, procedures, and related initiatives across The Texas A&M University System;
- Monitor compliance with Anti-DEi Law system-wide; evaluate member processes in place to identify and review Anti-DEi related activities; identify matters of risk and provide mitigation guidance to members;
- Review allegations of DEi violations and route for appropriate action;
- Support the SB17 annual certification of member compliance process through quarterly compliance reports and yearly submissions;
- Conduct periodic Anti-DEi Law compliance reviews at member institutions and agencies;
- Support the coordination and management of matters involving local, state, and federal external agencies, including tracking complaints, coordinating documentation, and facilitating communications with System members;
- Coordinate external agency complaint responses in collaboration with System members and the Texas A&M University System Office of General Counsel, ensuring responses are timely, accurate, and consistent with applicable laws and policies;
- Assist in the review of documentation related to civil rights matters, including investigation reports and decision letters submitted under Texas A&M System Regulation 08.01 .01 Civil Rights Compliance;
- Assist with the development and delivery of training and professional development sessions related to civil rights compliance, including in-person, virtual, and online training;
- Provide consultation and technical assistance to System members regarding procedural practices, case management, and training needs;
- Maintain knowledge of federal and state civil rights laws, regulations, and guidance applicable to employment and civil rights compliance;
- Organize and maintain files, reports, and records related to employee civil rights matters and compliance activities;
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- competitive health benefits
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- holidays
- a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor
- additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options
- tuition assistance
- wellness programs to promote work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
