Executive Director of Civil Rights and Title IX
About The Position
California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is seeking an Executive Director of Civil Rights and Title IX. This Administrator III position reports to the Interim Associate Vice President, Human Resources Management, and also to the University President and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights. The incumbent is the senior administrator responsible for implementing the CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy and ensuring compliance with various federal and state laws, including Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the VAWA/Campus SaVE Act, Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act. The role involves preventing Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation. The Executive Director will serve as the University's Title IX Coordinator/DHR Administrator, with authority across all campus divisions and programs to monitor, supervise, oversee, and ensure policy implementation.
Requirements
- Master’s degree, J.D., or other advanced degree.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in civil rights and/or Title IX compliance.
- Experience in conducting outreach and intake and providing supportive measures.
- Experience overseeing or conducting investigations, including gathering and analyzing information and evidence.
- Experience overseeing the development and facilitation of prevention and education training programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Title IX requirements within a higher education environment.
- Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, standards, policies, and procedures related to civil rights, EEO, and Title IX matters.
- Ability to quickly acquire thorough knowledge of the organization, structure, programs, and operations of the campus.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Skill in gathering and analyzing information, reasoning logically, and drawing valid conclusions.
- Skill in addressing complex and sensitive EEO, civil rights, and Title IX matters in a professional and proactive manner.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and/or conduct fair and thorough investigations.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with campus offices and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective support and guidance to university management, faculty, staff, and students.
- Ability to conduct outreach and intake and coordinate appropriate supportive measures.
- Ability to develop and oversee effective prevention, education, and training programs.
- Ability to approach complex EEO and Title IX matters proactively, exercise sound judgment, and develop effective solutions.
- Must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.
- A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily.
- Must reside in the State of California.
Nice To Haves
- Eight years of progressively responsible experience in civil rights and Title IX compliance, including supervisory or management experience.
- Experience as a Title IX Coordinator and/or DHR Administrator or equivalent at another institution of higher education.
- Experience as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator and/or Deputy DHR Administrator at a California State University campus is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement the CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy.
- Coordinate compliance with incorporated laws, including Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the VAWA/Campus SaVE Act, Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination Act, and other applicable state and federal laws.
- Prevent Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation.
- Serve as the University's Title IX Coordinator/DHR Administrator.
- Exercise authority across all campus-based divisions and programs (e.g., Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Athletics, Housing, University Police, etc.) to monitor, supervise, oversee, and ensure implementation of the Nondiscrimination Policy in all areas.
- Conduct outreach and intake and provide supportive measures.
- Oversee or conduct investigations, including gathering and analyzing information and evidence.
- Oversee the development and facilitation of prevention and education training programs.
- Interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Oversee and/or conduct fair and thorough investigations.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with campus offices and stakeholders.
- Provide effective support and guidance to university management, faculty, staff, and students.
- Conduct outreach and intake and coordinate appropriate supportive measures.
- Develop and oversee effective prevention, education, and training programs.
- Approach complex EEO and Title IX matters proactively, exercise sound judgment, and develop effective solutions.
- File Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package is provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
