Director of Equity & Compliance
Responsibilities
The Director of Equity & Compliance is primarily responsible
for supporting and assisting the Assistant Vice President of Equity &
Compliance with institution-wide leadership, expertise, implementation,
coordination, and oversight of Title IX and other anti-discrimination mandates
under federal and California, laws, regulatory guidance, guidance from the
Chancellor's Office, regulatory changes and requirements, emerging issues,
investigations, and other program responsibilities to promote an equitable
learning, living and working environment while ensuring a campus environment
that is free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation and responsive to
any reports of prohibited conduct. The incumbent identifies, develops, and
monitors university policies, procedures, and practices as needed to enhance
efforts around Title IX and anti-discrimination compliance and initiatives to
create a culture that exceeds the fulfillment of basic regulatory and
procedural requirements to one with emphasis on fulfilling the justice, equity,
diversity, inclusion, and belonging goals of the university.
• Demonstrates a deep and sustained commitment to justice,
equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging; and the ability to be a strong
advocate for higher education, particularly for a student-focused,
minority-serving institution. As a leader, the Director must demonstrate a
commitment to student success that is mission-aligned with the university's
vision, values, and priorities.
• Responsible for overseeing all Title IX and DHR investigations,
by CSU policy and procedures relative to discrimination, harassment,
retaliation, and Title IX/Education Code matters. This includes overseeing and
providing direction to the investigation team to ensure complainants and
respondents are provided information regarding their rights and
responsibilities, intakes and investigations are comprehensive and impartial,
interim and supportive measures are implemented as needed and resolution of complaints
are timely.
• Reviews and provides feedback to the investigation team on all
Title IX and DHR investigation reports before finalization and distribution to
complainants and respondents while ensuring that the investigator retains
accountability for the draft and the final investigation report.
• Maintains own investigation caseload, conducting timely
investigations under the university's stated procedures, which includes
interviewing complainants, respondents, and relevant witnesses; analyzing the
evidence collected to make reasoned determinations as to whether the
allegations are substantiated in violation of California State University (CSU)
policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; and writing
detailed investigative reports summarizing the investigative process and clearly
articulating the investigation findings and outcome, as required by the policy.
• Provides guidance, support, and assistance to those who have
reported sexual misconduct and sex/gender/sexual orientation discrimination,
including but not limited to referral to support resources, a notice of right
to file formal complaints, a notice of right to grieve to outside federal
agencies, and notice of the right to report incidents to law enforcement.
• As appropriate, demonstrates campus-wide,
college/division-based, and unit-focused leadership, guiding on issues related
to the prevention and intervention of sexual misconduct, sexual violence,
dating, domestic violence, stalking, and other forms of discrimination.
Demonstrates thought leadership, relationship-building, and partnership with
stakeholders and leaders across campus in promoting justice, equity, diversity,
inclusion, and belonging. Is trustworthy and approachable, even when the
subject matter is difficult, or the topic is controversial.
• Assists the Assistant VP with maintaining and managing data on
inquiries, reports, cases, procedures, and informational and statistical
reports for the development of internal goals, performance measures, and
workload indicators as well as for updating university leadership, compliance
reporting, and in response to inquiries from external agencies such as the
Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
• Maintains comprehensive, proficient, knowledge of federal and
state civil rights laws, CSU nondiscrimination policies and procedures, and
various collective bargaining agreements. Maintains a strong working knowledge
of the current and emerging regulatory environment in higher education, as well
as national and California-specific issues and trends as they relate to equal
opportunity and Title IX regulations.
• In consultation with the Assistant VP, guides the university's
position and represents the university in matters involving civil rights
compliance as well as enforcement and/or complaint investigations conducted by
governmental regulatory agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC), California Civil Rights Department (CRD), U.S. Department of
Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR), Labor Commissioner, and the Bureau of
State Auditor.
• Oversees and ensures the university's compliance with all
federal, state, and internal recordkeeping requirements for reports of
concerns, intake processes, investigations, hearings, determinations of
responsibility, disciplinary sanctions, remedies, appeals, informal resolution
outcomes, supportive measures, and materials used to train the office's staff,
decision-makers, and facilitators of informal resolution.
• Provides professional leadership, and supervision, and oversees
the day-to-day operations of the investigative team in the Office of Equity and
Compliance, fostering an environment where employees are valued and able to
thrive. Establishes priorities, determines workload distribution, tracks
projects, and monitors deadlines to achieve the timely and accurate completion
of work in furtherance of the university's commitment to timely and thorough
responses to reports of prohibited conduct. Conducts regular and targeted
training activities for staff to maintain a high level of functional skills and
abilities. Evaluates performance and ensures compliance with the overall
objectives and service quality standards of the unit.
• Serves as an active member of relevant committees in
furtherance of sexual misconduct prevention, intervention efforts, and
prevention of other forms of discrimination.
• As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that
is mission aligned with the university's vision, values and priorities.
Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a
collaborative, accountable and inclusive team. Encourages a courageous and
resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities
to further the mission of the university. Participates in developing
initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and
catalytic mind set. Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent
builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or
university with a Bachelor's degree in a job-related field. Juris Doctorate
preferred.
• Equivalent five years of relevant experience in higher education,
law, compliance, or related field. Three years of experience in an
investigative and/or employee relations position is preferred.
• Experience with, or understanding of, investigatory matters
involving the California Civil Rights Department, Department of Education
(Office of Civil Rights), and/or The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Leadership
• Possess strong interviewing and data collection skills;
excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to
maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, faculty,
students, and community partners.
• Ability to develop, guide, advise on, and/or deliver
appropriate education outreach to various audiences.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply and interpret
federal and state equal opportunity and anti-discrimination laws (particularly
with Title IX, VAWA, Clery, Campus SaVE, FEHA and the California Education
Code), complex internal policies, procedures, practices, and contracts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the
ability to maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff,
faculty, students, and community partners.
• Demonstrated experience with diversity issues and commitment to
fostering a respectful working and learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently including the
ability to plan, organize, and schedule work daily. Ability to maintain a high
level of accuracy and confidentiality, multitask and meet deadlines, utilize
evidence-gathering techniques, examine documents about issues and concerns
impartially and objectively, neutrally investigate and analyze information and
draw reasonable conclusions, analyze complex situations, problem-solve, and
recommend effective action under established timelines, and facilitate conflict
resolution and informal resolution of complaints.
• Lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and
vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive and collegial work
environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through
courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership.
• Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative,
service-oriented and communicative approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition,
and accountability to further operational goals.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
• Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience.
The University offers excellent fringe benefits.
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $160,000 - $175,000 per year,
dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• The position is currently hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days
remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational
needs.
General Information
• This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background
check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment
of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'limited
reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is
required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083
as a condition of employment.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU)
Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business
operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees
to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• This position is a "designated position" in the
California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful
candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest
forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line
application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the
application and hiring process, please visit this link:
http://www.csun.edu/careers
• Review of applications will continue until the position is
filled.
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are
accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access
any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by
the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department
of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other
relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each
campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion,
national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation,
genetic information, medical condition, marital status, covered military and
veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for
applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment
Services at 818-677-2101.
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