Director Of Institutional Equity

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Director Of Institutional Equity
The candidate will be responsible for the leadership and implementation of the University’s response and investigation processes related to reported incidents of harassment and discrimination. Will develop and lead a responsive, service-oriented investigation team to ensure alignment and effectiveness of compliance with institutional equity policies and civil rights laws; oversee prompt, effective, and equitable investigation process; oversee timely and appropriate response and resolution to all reports of prohibited harassment and discrimination. Oversee coordinated university response to civil rights complaints/violations including response to individual incidents as well as broader hostile environment concerns; work collaboratively with other administrative offices on campus including, MSU Police, Residential and Hospitality Services, Office of General Counsel, Communications and Brand Strategies, Provost’s Office, Human Resources, Academic Human Resources, to ensure compliance with civil rights laws. Provide leadership and oversight related to the Title IX Coordinated Response Team and the Bias Incident Response Team. Collaborate with MSU Police and local law enforcement agencies to provide coordinated responses to reported incidents and facilitate information sharing where possible. Collaborate with the Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives, the Provost’s Office, the WorkLife Office, Residential and Hospitality Services, Human Resources, Academic Human Resources, and other campus partners in providing training and education related to equity matters, including prohibited discrimination and harassment. Counsel faculty, staff, and administrators on equity compliance related matters. Develop and provide trainings and educational programs related to institutional equity functions. Coordinate communication related to institutional equity function, including web presence that effectively communicates the functions of the office and provides useful and accurate information on university policies, grievance procedures, reporting options and related resources. Coordinate development of resource and communication materials relating to supporting institutional equity functions. Evaluate institutional equity efforts for efficiency and effectiveness; conduct an annual review and provide data related to OIE’s investigative function. Work collaboratively with the AVP to develop a comprehensive annual report. Collaborate with the AVP in reporting to academic governance and the campus community the results of the annual reports. Manage the collection, preservation, and analysis of information related to reported incidents to facilitate monitoring of the campus climate; track and provide information to the AVP as requested; in collaboration with the AVP, identify and address systemic patterns and issues, create and execute strategic plan to address findings. Conduct periodic audits to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the University’s grievance procedures (including timeliness and adequacy of staffing levels) and report to the Associate Vice President the results of that audit. Conduct periodic case reviews with OIE staff and other units to facilitate identification of process improvements and foster development and collaboration and open communication with key partners. Assist in development of university-wide policies and procedures that further institutionalize civil rights efforts; develop internal protocols to ensure consistency in the response and processing of reported incidents. Supervise investigative and support staff in the Office of Institutional Equity and oversee their professional development and training. Identify and implement training on a minimum annual basis with support staff for professional development consistent with VAWA and guidance from the US Department of Education. Maintain proficiency with civil rights laws and new legal developments and evaluate the impact on university policies and procedures. Must have Masters degree. JD degree is preferred. Should have 7-10 years of experience at an institution of higher education or an equally complex organization.

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