Director, Title IX, Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (DHR) Prevention

at  California State University Monterey Bay

DIRECTOR, TITLE IX, DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION (DHR) PREVENTION

Job no: 540167
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Classification: Administrator II
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA: Exempt
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $11,024 - $12,167* mo.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Exceptional interpersonal communication and writing skills. Ability to gather and analyze data, conduct investigations, make witness credibility assessments, reason logically and draw valid conclusions. Demonstrated ability to develop, lead and effectively facilitate training programs. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and neutrality; and negotiate and resolve highly sensitive, complex and/or unprecedented problems. Commitment to serving a diverse student and employee population with cultural sensitivity. Demonstrated ability to prepare complex reports and make effective presentations. Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn CSU policies, procedures and practices related to employment and affirmative action. Ability to handle multiple, competing priorities in a well-organized and focused manner; quickly shift priorities without loss of continuity; establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships with a diverse population; and independently interpret, analyze, apply and explain highly complex laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies related to equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and affirmative action programs.
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent and mature judgment, maintain objectivity, and safeguard confidential and sensitive information. Ability to develop, lead, and effectively facilitate training programs; maintain a sense of urgency in approaching responsibilities and consult appropriately with supervisor and other campus leadership when appropriate; and foster positive relationships with diverse constituencies.
Knowledge of principles, laws and regulations related to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret Title IX as well as related federal, state, and local equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws and regulations.
Significant experience conducting investigations of complaints either alleging discrimination, harassment or sexual violence, to include interviewing parties, making credibility assessments, drawing conclusions, and preparing detailed written reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A master’s degree in social work, psychology, higher education administration or related field from an accredited university. Minimum of five years of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience, preferably in a large public or private organization or institution of higher education, with responsibility for compliance with laws, regulations and guidelines in a comprehensive employment practices and/or affirmative action program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical fluency with Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU Common Management System or equivalent student information system; Microsoft Office Professional Suite, and Google mail and calendaring programs.
Juris Doctorate strongly preferred; significant experience conducting investigations of complaints either alleging discrimination, harassment or sexual violence, including interviewing witnesses, making credibility assessments, drawing conclusions and preparing detailed, written reports.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
To apply, visit https://careers.csumb.edu/en-us/job/540167/director-title-ix-discrimination-harassment-and-retaliation-dhr-prevention
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Under the general direction of the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, and collaboration with the Dean of Students, the Title IX Coordinator and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (DHR) Prevention Administrator provides leadership and direction for the Office of Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation Prevention and Title IX Administration. The Coordinator is a hands-on administrator responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and coordinating the campus’ response to students, faculty, staff, and visitors/third parties experiencing varying degrees of distress. The University’s Title IX Coordinator and DHR Administrator is responsible for university compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of the 1972 Civil Rights Act, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization of 2012 (VAWA), and CSU system wide and University policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as the University’s Title IX Coordinator and Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation (DHR) Prevention Administrator, in accordance with CSU Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 (and subsequent iterations when revised), which includes oversight of and/or investigating allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and sexual violence; meeting with the complainant on a regular basis to determine what interim steps are necessary and ensuring that such steps are taken; developing and/or overseeing educational programs and training materials relating to sexual harassment and sexual violence; regularly assessing student activities and campus wide events to ensure that the practices and behaviors do not violate policies against sexual harassment and violence or other discrimination; preparing annual statistical reports in compliance with Chancellor Office mandates; and monitoring and overseeing campus implementation of Title IX and Discrimination compliance. Serves as the University’s central resource on issues related to sexual violence, sexual and gender-based harassment, domestic and dating violence, stalking and retaliation ensuring a fair and neutral process for all parties. As part of campus oversight of Title IX/DHR compliance, the Director will participate in the campus Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) to ensure real-time information processing.
• Oversees investigation of complaints alleging violations of University policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment and retaliation; conducts fact-finding including interviewing the complainant, respondent and potential witnesses, assessing the credibility of witnesses, drawing conclusions, preparing detailed written investigatory reports and making recommendations for action; assesses whether interim remedies are necessary for complainant, pending completion of investigation; uses sound investigative techniques to encourage engagement, interpret policies, analyze situations and logically come to conclusion of preponderance of evidence; engages in dispute resolution on an informal basis; utilizes outstanding organizational skills to ensure well documented, completed files, and documentation; and provides advice and guidance as needed to conclude complaints. Oversees other campus investigators and facilitates the utilization of outside investigators when appropriate.
• Works in coordination with other appropriate offices to facilitate or conduct conflict resolution for campus affiliates. Recognizing that not all individuals wish to pursue investigation, or some matters may not fall neatly within a specific established policy (i.e. economic status, COVID status, etc.), The Director is responsible for collaborating efforts to provide conflict resolution support where appropriate, ensuring proper coordination with Human Resources, Ombuds, Academic and/or Student Affairs, and any other pertinent office. These matters will be handled as confidential, providing information only as authorized by involved affiliates, or as needed for appropriate communication to executive officers or behavioral assessment process.
• Coordinates and monitors Title IX efforts of other delegates and university offices that receive and/or investigate complaints, including but not limited to Human Resources, Student Conduct, and Campus Police. Works collaboratively with Academic Affairs/Academic Personnel, University Corporation Human Resources and the Office of Inclusive Excellence as needed. Implements and recommends relevant campus policies related to areas of responsibility.
• Oversees, develops, and provides education, training, and outreach programming to campus community including but not limited to prevention and reporting of sexual violence, sexual and gender-based harassment, domestic and dating violence, stalking and retaliation; conducts outreach and awareness activities regarding students of concern. Presents educational programs on nondiscrimination and harassment prevention and assures campus compliance with AB 1825. Monitors and oversees campus implementation of the California Whistleblower Act. Provides or recommends training to Deputy Title IX Coordinators, responsible employees, investigators, and other campus officials with Title IX responsibilities.
• In partnership with Human Resources and Office of Inclusive Excellence & Sustainability, develops and provides education, training, and programming for campus efforts related to diversity and inclusion as appropriate, as well as managerial training to help retention and discrimination prevention efforts. The Director will coordinate with Human Resources, the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Otter Cross Cultural Center as appropriate to create, partner, and/or support these efforts.
• Oversees Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reviews for active recruitments, as well as day-to-day management of any campus Equity Advisors. The Director is responsible for coordinating and partnering with University Personnel to ensure Equity Advisor training and onboarding is implemented effectively. All EEO work shall be conducted with the strictest confidence, with no sharing of information related to specific recruitment information outside of Human Resources and established protocols.
• Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises staff. Develops, implements and assesses office annual strategic plan and manages office operations and budget.
• Keeps current with frequent changes in system-wide policies and federal and state policy changes that affect the scope of responsibilities. Serves on committees, task forces, and advisory boards, programs and projects as assigned.

Other Functions:

• Participates in university task forces and special projects as required.
• Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.