Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Extended)

Salary: $69,571.00 - $85,564.00 Annually

Location: Clovis Community College, CA

Job Type: $ATS$JobTypeJobType

Division: CCC Student Services

Job Number: 2022027

Closing: 5/25/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

General Purpose

Under general administrative direction of the Vice President of Student Services, leads and performs complex and sensitive technical, professional and confidential work required to carry out a college's responsibility under Title IX, including ensuring college compliance with legal requirements, responding to complaints, conducting investigations, creating reports, making recommendations, and coordinating appropriate interim and remedial measures; performs research and analysis to develop information used in training, policies and procedures and formulates and recommends effective language, strategies and techniques related to Title IX; conducts investigations often focused on contested allegations that involve potential violation of the District's policies, procedures, ethics, or the law; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Oversees and coordinates the college's efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibility under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; coordinates the college's response to all complaints involving sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination, including collaborating with District Human Resources on all complaints involving employees, monitoring investigations, reporting findings, identifying and addressing any patterns, and assessing effects on the campus climate.

• Serves as a subject matter expert on campus to administrators, faculty, staff, and students on Title IX regulations, policies, and procedures, and matters related to diversity, civil rights enforcement, gender equity, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and complaint processing and resolution.

• Interprets, applies, and ensures compliance with all local, state and federal laws, including but not limited, to Title IX, the Clery Act, the Violence Against Women Act, and the Campus SaVE Act, and other applicable program policies, procedures, guidelines, and reporting requirements; remains current on applicable legislative decisions and developments.

• Collaborates with Campus and District Title IX Coordinators and District Human Resources to develop and implement goals, objectives, and priorities for Title IX; actively promotes the services provided; assists in determining budget needs; reviews, revises, recommends, and administers policies and procedures.

• Receives, analyzes, processes, and responds in a timely and equitable manner to inquiries and complaints from faculty, staff, students, and third parties including, but not limited to, complaints of sexual misconduct, sexual and/or gender-based harassment or discrimination, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and gender identity; collaborates with District Human Resources on all matters involving employees.

• Objectively and effectively oversees, coordinates, and conducts investigations of allegations and complaints of alleged unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, and other violations of rights; forwards complaint that involve employees to District Human Resources; prepares reports and makes findings and recommendations related to applicable laws and legal precedence; ensures investigations are timely, impartial, and thorough and conducted in a trauma-informed manner; appears in court as necessary.

• In consultation with District Human Resources, makes recommendations and coordinates appropriate interim and remedial measures; develops resolution for complex harassment and discrimination cases; provides advice to individuals, including the reporting party, accused party, or a third party about reporting options, processes, rights, and resources available at the District and in the community.

• Assists individuals in accessing available resources including advocacy, academic support, counseling, disability, and physical or mental health services; advises complainants, respondents, and witnesses of applicable policies and procedures, including the college's investigatory procedures and Title IX grievance procedures; follows up and regularly checks in with individuals as necessary.

• In collaboration with the Director of Athletics and the Dean, oversees compliance of Title IX regulations within the college's athletics department and works closely with appropriate personnel to ensure monitoring of efforts to provide equitable intercollegiate athletics experiences; monitors college's efforts in complying with Title IX measures related to gender equity in athletics including participation and other benefits such as provision of equipment and supplies, scheduling, travel, tutoring, coaching, locker rooms, facilities, medical and training facilities and services, publicity, recruiting, and support services.

• Maintains database to organize, manage, and track incidents; maintains investigatory files, Title IX grievance files, disposition reports, and other records regarding harassment and discrimination cases; ensures that documentation of complaint, investigation, adjudication, appeal, and sanctions are thorough and kept confidential within the specific standards and timeframes pursuant to California Community College policies and procedures, or applicable laws.

• Collaborates with Campus and District Title IX Coordinators and District Human Resources to develop and implement training and development programs and employee orientation programs to meet the needs of personal, professional, and organizational development related to Title IX compliance and best practices.

• Develops, tracks, and provides initial and on-going training to college faculty, staff, and students; participates in faculty, staff and student orientation activities.

• Reports complaints defined as crimes under the Clery Act to the District Police Department, or those that may be subject to the Clery Act-required emergency notification; communicates with District Police Department, as necessary and appropriate, regarding the college's responsibilities under Title IX.

• Collaborates and coordinates with various departments at the college and in the District regarding Title IX matters such as with the District Title IX Coordinator and the college's Public Information Office when sensitive information needs to be released and to ensure that Title IX reporting and resource information on the District and college website is accurate and current; collaborates and coordinates with outside agencies such as high school dual enrollment partners when overlapping compliance is needed.

• Represents the college and participates in state and national program training and development and professional group meetings; makes presentations to various groups within the college, District, other educational institutions, community organizations, and governmental agencies.

• Serves on or leads committees, work groups, and task forces; attends meetings and works collaboratively with the District Title IX Coordinator, Campus Title IX Coordinators, and all District investigators.

OTHER DUTIES

• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.

• Recommends, develops, implements, and revises policies, procedures and operational guidelines to improve and/or clarify processes.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, regulations, guidelines, and provisions including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title V of the California Code of Regulations, the Clery Act (and the Campus SaVE Act), the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) requirements, applicable sections of the California Education Code and other applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

• Trauma-informed care and practice.

• Investigative interviewing principles and practices.

• Principles and procedures of confidential record keeping.

• Principles, practices and methods used in preparing, reviewing and evaluating a variety of data.

• Principles and practices of sound business communication including business letter writing and complex report preparation.

• Literature, periodicals, and other resources concerning current trends in trauma-informed care, investigative techniques, prevention activities and survivor resources.

• Principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and maintaining public records.

• Research methods and analysis techniques.

• Methods and techniques of facilitating small group processes for resolving problems and optimizing actions with diverse groups.

• Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed.

• Personnel Commission Rules, Board Policies, Administrative Regulations and Human Resources procedures.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Title IX compliance program for a college, including developing and implementing goals, objectives and priorities for Title IX and actively promoting the services provided, using a high level of independent judgement and personal initiative.

• Maintain current knowledge of, understand, interpret and apply applicable federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.

• Maintain ongoing and complex caseload of Title IX related incidents, complaints, and/or grievances to a prompt, effective and equitable remedy.

• Prepare, present and conduct periodic training sessions and team building, as directed, in Title IX and other applicable state and federal laws, regulation and harassment prevention matters in a manner that is culturally-responsive to the audience.

• Objectively and effectively conduct interviews and investigate complaints of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct in a trauma-informed manner to extract pertinent, essential information and knowledge from the subject.

• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs using an equity-minded framework to meet varying needs.

• Analyze a variety of administrative, organizational and student relations problems and consult effectively with administrators and managers to develop solutions.

• Monitor a college's efforts to provide equitable intercollegiate athletics experiences to students.

• Utilize electronic database systems and query tools to extract data from databases for interpreting and communicating data.

• Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies.

• Organize, set priorities and exercise sound, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.

• Maintain confidentiality of information and work products.

• Organize and synthesize complex information to prepare clear, concise, thorough, and comprehensive factual reports, correspondence, studies and other written materials and to disseminate appropriate detailed information.

• Make presentations and present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively to diverse audiences.

• Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues, situations and concerned people.

• Represent the college and form partnerships with external agency/organization representatives, District constituents and the general public such as the college Public Information Office for matters released to the news media and community prevention and survivor support organizations.

• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.

• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.

• Communicate effectively to a diverse population, both orally and in writing utilizing exceptional interpersonal and intercultural skills.

• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.

• Operate a computer and use standard and proprietary business software.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in human resources, law, personnel administration, business administration or a related field, and at least three years of professional human resources, legal, student life, student conduct or related experience in the public or private sector performing investigations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience in harassment, discrimination or sexual assault investigations preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program.

Within 6 months of hire, obtain certification as a Title IX Level 1 Coordinator and Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Level 1 Investigator and maintain certification through continued annual trainings.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk and stand; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; accommodate stressful situations; and interact with District managers, staff, the public and others encountered in the course of work.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet.

The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime.

Assessment Process

All SCCCD employees will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. To learn more about this requirement, visit the Vaccine Mandate information page or go to scccd.edu.

To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through our web site at http://www.schooljobs.com/careers/scccd. Please attach to your application a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts (including when degree was awarded) or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may also be uploaded but cannot be used in lieu of a completed application.

ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you. The State Center Community College District does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW AND ASSESSMENTS

The application review process includes an evaluation of training and experience based on given application information and answers to supplemental questionnaire. Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the assessment process.

The assessment process will also include a competency assessment (45% weight) and an oral interview (30%weight) and writing prompt assessment (25% weight). Of those achieving a passing score on the competency assessment, only the most qualified candidates will be invited to the oral interview assessment. Passing score is 75% out of 100% on each assessment section.

INITIAL ASSESSMENT TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 3, 2022

The assessment process / assessment date is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email to the address listed on your application.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

Candidates who attain a passing score on each part of the assessment will be placed in rank order on a Clovis Community College Open-Competitive List. Using the same process, a separate Promotional List will be established and both Lists will be used concurrently. The eligibility list will be used to fill current vacancies in this classification for at least six moths. The current vacancy is at Clovis Community College.

PASSING THE ASSESSMENTS AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST DO NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENTACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the State Center Community College District Personnel Commission Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

State Center Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of State Center Community College District to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, religion or similar factors as defined by law. We are a Title V employer.

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