Compliance Officer

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Compliance Officer
The candidate will under the direction of the President, acts as the liaison with outside counsel and serves as the primary contact person for all legal and compliance matters related to the College. Will serves as the Title IV, Title VI, Title IX Administrator, Clery and FOIA Compliance Officer, as well as the legal liaison for intergovernmental contracts review, draft, and negotiation. The Compliance Officer ensures that these contracts comply with local, state and federal laws, as well as College policies. In addition, the Compliance Officer ensures equitable treatment of all faculty, staff, administrators and students and prompt resolution of charges of discrimination and all First Amendment, Title IV, VI, VII and IX violations. Lastly the Compliance Officer apprises the College President in matters such as College policies and procedures, investigative matters, contracts, pending litigation and other College matters. Review and research all legal and compliance matters, determine liability and if necessary consult with College President for appropriate action, including but not limited to subpoenas, First Amendment, EEO/AA complaints/charges, Title IX complaints, sexual harassment and discrimination allegations, FERPA, and FOIA requests. Keep current on the most recent local, state and federal legislation, statutes, ordinances, etc. that impact the college, and inform the President of any changes affecting the college. Advise President, and when necessary Human Resources, Student Development, or Campus Police on personnel and student matters. Effectively communicate services and training programs related to Title IX, sexual harassment and other issues to the college community. Primary role in handling dispute resolution, serve as the lead to provide litigation support to outside counsel including but not limited to coordinating, gathering and forwarding internal documents to outside legal counsel. Receive and process inquiries pertaining to Title IX violations. Responsible for formal and informal investigations of complaints based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, and veteran status, including complaints of sexual harassment and/or sexual assault, as well as grievance related procedures. Responsible for staying abreast of cross-departmental functions while processing a comprehensive understanding of College operations, policies and procedures and their correlation with the review and negotiation of contracts for the legal business and regulatory aspects of the Illinois Public Community College Act. Principle oversight for Compliance and Accountability Review Team and the college’s FOIA officer. Develop, plan, and perform comprehensive periodic audits of records, record retention, and system processes to ensure consistency in compliance. Ensure that mandatory consumer disclosures are up-to-date and meeting the regulatory requirements for disclosure. Provide oversight, management, training, and guidance to President’s Cabinet members on various investigations. Monitor and coordinate a prompt and equitable Title IX investigatory process in cases of sexual misconduct in accordance with College policy. Monitor and coordinate a prompt and equitable First Amendment and Title VII investigatory process in cases including, but not limited to, discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace violence/bullying, retaliation, and First Amendment violations in accordance with College policy. Maintain a case management database to organize, manage, and track Title IX, Title VII, and sexual harassment incidents. Write comprehensive reports of investigations with findings of fact and recommendations. Report detailed written analysis and findings from complaint investigation to the College President, and when necessary, Cabinet members or the Board of Trustees. Collaborate and coordinate with outside counsel College-wide or departmental training regarding Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX laws. Monitor and evaluate Title IX compliance in all areas of the campus; including, athletic participation, treatment in athletic programs, and athletic financial assistance. Primary contact for College’s webpage regarding compliance with Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX. Intake, research and finalize ADA requests for employees. Work collaboratively with Human Resources, Disability Services, and outside legal counsel when necessary, regarding ADA and FMLA request to ensure College is not in violation of federal laws and Title VII. Advise College President of non-monetary and monetary exposure and risk regarding compliance and pending litigation. Regularly attend Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX education programs to understand best practices.

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