Executive Director of Civil Rights and Title IX

PageUp•Los Angeles, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Interim Associate Vice President, Human Resources Management, and reporting 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 coordinating 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 which prohibit Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation. The incumbent shall be the University's Title IX Coordinator/DHR Administrator and shall have 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.

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.
Must comply with the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy.

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

Implementing the CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy
Coordinating 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 which prohibit Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation.
Serving as the University's Title IX Coordinator/DHR Administrator.
Monitoring, supervising, overseeing, and ensuring implementation of the Nondiscrimination Policy in all areas across all campus-based divisions and programs (e.g., Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Athletics, Housing, University Police, etc.).
Conducting outreach and intake and providing supportive measures.
Overseeing or conducting investigations, including gathering and analyzing information and evidence.
Overseeing the development and facilitation of prevention and education training programs.
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, standards, policies, and procedures.
Overseeing and/or conducting fair and thorough investigations.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with campus offices and stakeholders.
Providing effective support and guidance to university management, faculty, staff, and students.
Conducting outreach and intake and coordinating appropriate supportive measures.
Developing and overseeing effective prevention, education, and training programs.
Approaching complex EEO and Title IX matters proactively, exercising sound judgment, and developing effective solutions.