Title IX & EEO Officer

Southwestern College•Chula Vista, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities. SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging. Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Human Resources or designated administrator, the Title IX & EEO Officer performs a wide variety of duties in support of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Title IX Office including providing review, analysis, coordination of activities and investigative support for EEO Title IX activities; objectively and effectively analyzes and investigates complaints of alleged unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, and other violations of rights relative to assigned program areas and appropriately applies relevant laws and District policies to make recommendations; prepare reports; provides education, training and outreach programming related to EEO & Title IX and the District's policies; assists in ensuring the District’s compliance with Title IX. This is a confidential classification. As such, incumbents perform duties that involve gathering or reviewing information or data concerning employee grievances or discipline matters, or data relating to or containing information about employer bargaining positions, negotiation strategies, or proposals.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or a closely related field
Five (5) years of professional experience conducting investigations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and/or employee conduct and similar issues, including experience in grievance resolution and appeal processes.
One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week.
Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.
If specifically referenced (i.e. degree 'or equivalent'), related experience that is above the minimum requirement may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.
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Nice To Haves

Completion of Title IX Investigator Training through a nationally recognized organization prior to hire date.
Training and knowledge of educational laws, specifically civil rights in education, or professional-level experience investigating or auditing civil rights laws in educational institutions.

Responsibilities

Administer day-to-day management of the District’s EEO & Title IX compliance program including complaint intake, investigation, follow-up services, connection with campus or community resources, ongoing communication, case tracking and record keeping, and the facilitation of interim measures and/or final case resolutions reached in accordance with applicable law and policy.
Remain current on pending state and federal laws, regulations, and practices affecting the areas of investigations, Office of Civil Rights, equal employment opportunity, discrimination, harassment, and other related topics; subscribe to related literature, attend conferences and seminars, and enroll in courses.
Ensure District compliance with Title IX; the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Statistics Act (Clery Act); the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA); and relevant nondiscrimination provisions of the California Education Code and California Code of Regulations; and any other related state and federal laws and regulations.
Collaborate with on and off-campus resources, other District investigators, law enforcement, victim services, and other appropriate affected parties to ensure that the District’s processes, responses, and policies are consistent with state and federal laws and regulations.
Develop and deliver ongoing education, training and outreach programs related to EEO and Title IX, and the District’s discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policies.
Ensure all responsible employees are trained to report potential sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation discrimination.
Integrate best practices in Title IX investigation and informal complaint resolution processes into the campus knowledge base and practice.
Conduct research and analysis of disciplinary actions, workplace investigations, Title 5 and Title IX concerns, and other employee relations matters.
Manage complex special projects as assigned; compile and evaluate statistical and other data to prepare various reports.
Produce written reports, collect data, maintain confidential case files and logs on investigations and audio recordings of interviews.
Conduct trauma-informed investigations that may be related to discrimination and harassment, and retaliation allegations; present findings and conclusions to management; prepare and edit related reports and correspondence.
Advise management and supervisory personnel on disciplinary and performance issues and grievance policies and procedures; recommend solutions to personnel related issues.
Gather, analyze, organize, and compile documentary evidence from multiple sources for investigative reports, proposed disciplinary actions, responses to state and federal government agency complaints including proceedings before the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Commission (DFEH), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Department of Labor (DOL); represent the District and respond to administrative hearings, and mediations.
Assist management in developing and implementing new operational procedures to accommodate legislative changes; develop and monitor operational procedures to promote compliance and enhance workflow and program effectiveness.
Identify systemic problems relating to complaints including review and revision of the District’s sexual misconduct policies, increased monitoring, supervision, or security at locations where sexual misconduct is reported to occur, and increased education and prevention efforts to targeted populations.
Provide information guidance, interpretation, and training to District administrators, employees, and students on state and federal laws and District policy and procedures related to unlawful discrimination and harassment prevention.