Equity And Equal Opportunity Specialist

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Equity And Equal Opportunity Specialist
The candidate serves as initial decision-maker for formal cases processed through Anti-Discrimination and Gender-Based Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence policies; consults with Title IX Coordinator(s) on allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under the college’s Gender-Based Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence and Anti-Discrimination policies; serves as a resource for the Title IX/anti-discrimination workgroups: Education and Prevention, Resource, Advisory, and Advocacy, and performance management. Works closely with the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators on policies and procedures, ensuring equity and due process for all parties involved in resolution. Serve as initial decision-maker for formal cases involving sexual harassment as defined under Title IX, as well as the initial decision-maker for all anti-discrimination conduct cases. Conducts live hearings in compliance with policy for all formal sexual harassment cases, managing advisors and the process as needed. Provide impartial consultation, conflict resolution and problem solving in response to complaints and inquiries received from members of the campus community and college constituents, including students, faculty, staff, and college affiliate/visitors/third parties. Works closely with the Title IX Coordinators on guidance for formal and informal resolution of complaints; work closely with reporting parties, responding parties, complainants, witnesses, and other stakeholders in ensuring support and due process for all. Make recommendations to the AVPHR/Title IX Coordinator regarding continuous quality improvement for the investigation, appellate, preventative, and advocacy processes. Keep apprised of new developments and best practices in the fields of Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, the Clery Act, and other relevant federal and state legislation and regulations involving anti-discrimination. Work collaboratively with key partners in the CC community to investigate and resolve complaints filed under the nondiscrimination policies, including but not limited to, the offices of the Dean of Faculty, the Provost, Student Conduct, Campus Safety, Wellness Resource Center, the Butler Center, and Human Resources. Work within the case management system to appropriately log, track, communicate, and retain records. Work closely with Deputies and investigators to ensure accuracy of data and oversee accurate reporting for internal and external constituents. Responsible for records retention compliance, including public availability of training resources, as required by all non-discrimination laws. Train investigators, coordinators, and other stakeholders on the use of the case management system. Serve on the anti-discrimination workgroups focused pre-incident (education/prevention), post-incident (resources, advocacy, and advisory), and performance management of anti-discrimination staffing. Assist the workgroups in needs analysis, evaluation of current initiatives, and recommendations for new and/or improved initiatives. Work collaboratively with Title IX Coordinators, HR, Student Conduct, Butler Center, DEI professionals, Wellness Resource Center, and other campus stakeholders, on all anti-discrimination education and prevention. Actively contributes as a subject matter expert/trainer. Works with the anti-discrimination team to train investigators, coordinators, and other stakeholders on antidiscrimination policy, procedures, and prevention. Work collaboratively with Human Resources, Student Life (including the SARC), the Butler Center, the Wellness Resource Center, and the Dean of Faculty, to conduct trainings for prevention of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including the dissemination of information and materials relative to Title IX/Title VI/Title VII/etc. for students, faculty, staff, and the campus community. Assist in ensuring that all CC education, prevention, advocacy, and resources related to anti-discrimination, including Title IX, are being tracked, evaluated, and modified, as needed. Coordinate with stakeholders across campus to obtain information and data related to these efforts. Recommend and coordinate climate surveys, and other forms of needs analyses, related to anti-discrimination with students, faculty, and staff. Support and actively contribute to the goal of achieving greater diversity, inclusion and equity at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and work effectively with all members of the campus community. Promote a culture of safety and environmental protection by working in a safe manner; immediately reporting unsafe situations and accidents; following college procedures; and participating in appropriate safety training. Demonstrate environmental sustainability by using college resources wisely and supporting the college’s sustainability initiatives and innovation. Perform other duties as assigned. Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in conducting investigations and/or working within student services, human resources, equity/inclusion, legal services, equal opportunity, or Title IX/anti-discrimination areas; experience as a hearing adjudicator. Additional requirements include ability to exercise independent judgment, to assess and negotiate complex and highly sensitive situations, maintain confidentiality, be discrete, and demonstrate neutrality in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility; knowledge of all appropriate institutional policies, legal statutes, and ensure that CC complies with all; seasoned experience in exercising independent judgment and decision making, maintaining effective relationships with a variety of individuals in a complex organizational structure and a proven track record of creating an inclusive environment of representatives from diverse communities; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines; flexibility; self-directed; a positive attitude, and promote a sense of teamwork. Must possess broad experience in effective analysis and judgment in the review and interpretation of policies, procedures, and practices; and sound knowledge of relevant government regulations; experience working with automated management information systems, experience working with enterprise database systems, and high level proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power Point. A Master’s or law degree in related field; 5+ years of experience conducting investigations and/or working within student services, human resources, equity/inclusion, legal services, equal opportunity, or Title IX/anti-discrimination areas.

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