Executive Director Equal Opportunity Programs and Title IX Compliance

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Executive Director, Equal Opportunity Programs and Title IX Compliance
The candidate assumes responsibility for serving as the University’s primary equity compliance officer with responsibility for leading efforts to comply with federal, state and local laws, regulations and agency guidance as it relates to civil rights, allowing the University to provide an open, diverse and inclusive learning and working environment. Responsible for providing leadership, coordination and oversight of the University’s compliance with non-discrimination and equal opportunity requirements in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, and developing, implementing, and monitoring the University’s compliance efforts and programs with respect to state and federal anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws such as Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX, other state and federal employment laws, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and regulations, the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SaVE), Connecticut Public Act 14-11,the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and all other federal and state non-discrimination requirements. The Executive Director will be provided all information and authority or access necessary to enforce compliance requirements, and also serve as the University’s Title IX Coordinator. Maintains in-depth knowledge of federal and state anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws and regulations, and related University policies. Assumes responsibility for facilitating, as chair of and through the compliance committee, the continued enhancement of the University’s culture of compliance. Performs all duties in support of the University’s mission, understanding that the execution of these duties is instrumental to the education of the University’s students, and ensuring that the University community operates within a system of equity for all of its constituents and in compliance with related federal and state law. Leads efforts to eradicate campus harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and stalking while ensuring a fair process when complaints or reports are made. Oversee all aspects of civil rights investigations, and prompt, effective, and equitable intake, investigation, processing, and timely resolution of all instances of harassment, discrimination, and sexual violence (such as sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and dating violence) and stalking made known to responsible employees or reported by students, faculty, employees, third parties, or members of the broader community. Provides direction in the investigation of employee complaints and workplace allegations in an effort to bring the issue(s) to resolution. Serves as the University’s EEO/AA and ADA Officer, coordinates the preparation of reports related to compliance with pertinent statutes, regulations and/or executive orders. Responsible for facilitating, as chair of and through the compliance committee, the continued enhancement of the University’s culture of compliance. Should preferably have Law degree (J.D., LL.M. or equivalent) from an accredited institution. Requires extensive knowledge of their professional discipline and a working knowledge of related fields.

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