District Director, EEO and Compliance

Nocccd•Anaheim, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, the District Director, EEO and Compliance serves as the District’s designated Title IX Officer and provides leadership, coordination, and centralized oversight of compliance with federal and state employment and civil rights laws. The District Director ensures District-wide adherence to requirements under Title IX, Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, Title 5, the Clery Act, the Violence Against Women Act, Federal Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and related federal and state anti-discrimination laws. The District Director, EEO and Compliance leads investigations, develops compliance programs, and advances equity, inclusion, and belonging for all students, employees, and community members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in human resources, public administration, employment law, or a related discipline
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in EEO compliance or related HR functions, including three (3) years in a management or supervisory role
Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and leading equity-minded practices in hiring, personnel processes, and organizational development
Commitment to diversity.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and facilitating equity-minded training and compliance programs.
Experience in overseeing and/or conducting investigations related to the following areas: equal employment opportunity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, Title IX, and ADA
Experience in complaint resolution, facilitation and/or mediation.
Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive and welcoming work or educational environment through equity-minded approaches in professional interactions with colleagues and students.
Management or leadership experience in higher education or public agency administration of any of the following areas: equal employment opportunity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, Title IX, and ADA policies and procedures.
Coursework, certification or advanced degree in employment law or related field, from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

Serves as the District’s Title IX Officer and lead investigator for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation complaints.
Oversees Title IX processes, investigations, and informal resolution efforts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Updates and maintains accurate records and case management systems; prepares reports, identifies patterns, and recommends corrective action(s).
Ensures District compliance with Title IX, ADA, Sections 504/508, Clery Act, VAWA, FEHA, and other applicable laws.
Conducts and oversees timely, impartial, and comprehensive investigations, interviews parties and witnesses, and gathers and evaluates evidence.
Prepares detailed investigatory reports with findings, conclusions, and recommended corrective or remedial actions.
Reviews investigations conducted by external investigators and makes recommendations based on findings.
Reports Clery Act-related complaints to the Department of Public Safety and coordinates, as necessary.
Develops and implements District-wide education and training programs on EEO, Title IX, unlawful discrimination, harassment, ADA, and compliance-related issues.
Partners with Professional Development to create workshops, training sessions, and educational resources that advance equity, inclusion, and compliance.
Creates and distributes compliance-related training materials and establishes performance metrics to ensure accountability.
Collaborates with campus Title IX Coordinators, diversity committees, and HR staff to ensure consistent application of policies.
Monitors, updates, and ensures consistent application of District policies and procedures related to EEO, Title IX, and compliance.
Advises and trains search committees on legal and policy requirements; monitors employment processes for EEO compliance.
Supports implementation of District’s EEO Plan, initiatives, and diversity recruitment strategies.
Partners with HR staff to monitor recruitment and hiring processes for equity and adverse impact.
Serves as a resource to District Directors in advancing EEO efforts.
Provides consultation to administrators, faculty, and staff on compliance matters and best practices.
Responds to public information requests and develops communication strategies to raise awareness of compliance resources.
Supervises, trains, evaluates, and provides work direction to assigned staff.
Conducts performance evaluations, provides coaching, mentors and fosters professional growth.
Provides leadership in implementing equitable hiring and evaluation practices that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Supports the success of a diverse workforce and student population through interculturally competent and equity-minded policies, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
Provides training and participates in District and State-level committees.
Represents Human Resources on District and campus committees; serves as a subject matter expert (SME) and resource to participatory governance groups, including hiring committees and administrative councils.
Assists with budget development for assigned programs; authorizes expenditures and ensures fiscal accountability.
Engages in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices, policies, and laws.
Performs other related duties to support the operational objectives of the Human Resources Department.