Director Of Title Ix And Equal Employment Opportunity Programs

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Director of Title IX and Equal Employment Opportunity Programs

Duties: Serves as the University’s Title IX and oversees the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action functions of the university. Responsible for the oversight of compliance efforts, design and delivery of educational materials and training to the campus community, investigation and disposition of complaints, statistical and narrative reporting, and monitoring of search committees and selection processes. The position provides leadership and guidance in the University’s goal of creating a community of diversity and inclusive excellence. Coordinates the University’s efforts to comply with statutory and regulatory requirements as they relate to antidiscrimination laws and policies. General guidance and direction from the Assistant Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Oversees the University’s compliance with Title IX, including but not limited to the University’s response to and resolution of Title IX reports and complaints. Identifies and addresses any patterns or systemic problems revealed by Title IX reports and complaints. Oversees the development and delivery of university-wide education and prevention programs and initiatives about Title IX, sex discrimination and sex harassment, including but not limited to sexual misconduct and relationship violence. Reviews and evaluates university policies and procedures for Title IX compliance and makes recommendations for revisions as appropriate. Provides counsel, information and support to departments regarding Title IX issues and concerns. Stays current on legal developments, federal guidance and best practices at colleges and universities in matters relation to compliance with Title IX. Administers the university’s written affirmative action plan. Develops, delivers and oversees a campus wide plan designed to ensure compliance with federal and state statutes, and to increase diversity in university employment practices. Works with outside consultants, legal counsel, institutional research and others as directed to develop and update annual plan. Ensures compliance with all statistical and narrative reporting requirements, including data collection, database management, data analysis, and reporting. Develops action plans to meet affirmative action and equal employment opportunity goals. Develops and maintains auditing systems and controls to measure compliance. Provides counsel to the University’s executive management on the development of EEO/AA plans and other related policy matters. Interprets and applies federal and state regulatory requirements, including pertinent legislation, guidelines, executive orders, and applicable judicial administrative decisions. 3. Oversees and ensures EEO/AA compliance in university employment practices. Tracks, monitors and evaluates activities related to faculty, administrator and staff recruitment, interviewing, candidate selection and other employment activities to discern their impact on the hiring, promotion and retention of protected class members. Reviews and recommends hiring practices to ensure that the University meets its goals of creating and maintaining a dynamic and diverse workforce. Develops and implements effective training programs, including hiring/search guidelines, for hiring committees and others involved in the recruitment and selection process, working with the Training and Development department as appropriate. Serves as Human Resources and EEO representative on faculty search committees as assigned. Assists in assessing the performance of schools, departments and administrative units toward meeting programmatic goals and timetables. Maintains data related to employment transactions, and ensures that all equal opportunity and affirmative action guidelines are observed. 4. Conducts investigations as needed in response to employee complaints. Plans and conducts objective and timely investigations of discrimination, harassment, salary inequity or other claims filed externally with state or federal enforcement agencies. Prepares written position statements, compiles supporting documentation and interacts with compliance/government agency officials on behalf of the institution. Participates as assigned in internal investigations relating to employee complaints of discrimination or harassment. Meets with administrators, staff, students, faculty and/or visitors as appropriate. Prepares written reports of findings; may negotiate solutions to complaints and recommend corrective action where appropriate. Counsels and informs faculty, staff, students and applicants for employment on EEO/AA related issues. Provides clarification and advice on the affirmative action complaint process to individuals alleging discriminatory practices and/or violations of university policies and procedures. Maintains organized investigative files, reports and records relating to complaints. 5. Participates in university programs and strategic initiatives relating to Title IX and EEO/AA. Serves on university committees and participates in strategic planning as appropriate in capacity as Director of Title IX and EEO officer, to identify and address issues, problems and strategies affecting the affirmative action planning and implementation processes, enhancement of cultural diversity, and advancement of equal access to university sponsored educational opportunities, and Title IX issues. Facilitates outreach efforts among various groups to disseminate the institution’s EEO/AA program and solicit support for university-sponsored multi-cultural events and activities. Identifies and develops relationships with key organizations and associations to help create a more diverse employee population. Reviews, monitors and evaluates university policies and procedures for program compliance; makes recommendations for revisions.

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