Summary:
Reporting to the Interim Chief Diversity Officer, the Director of Equal Opportunity Programs provides overall leadership, coordination and oversight of the University’s Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Title IX, facilitating the University’s commitment to providing a learning and working environment free of all discriminatory behavior.
Job Description:
Serves as the University Title IX Coordinator implementing and coordinating compliance efforts and matters under the University’s Gender-Based Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures; and directs the Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Title IX Investigator(s).
Monitors the university’s implementation of Title IX compliance in the areas of admissions, recruitment, educational programs and activities, housing, comparable facilities, access to course offerings, participation in extracurricular activities, financial assistance, student employment assistance, and athletics among others.
Serves as the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer and ADA Coordinator overseeing compliance efforts of statutory and regulatory requirements related to anti-discrimination laws and policies.
Designs and delivers 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.
Coordinates effective campus-wide efforts in compliance with Title IX, supervision of Deputy Title IX Coordinators and any Title IX investigations and for ensuring Institutional accountability in effectively responding to reported concerns and complaints.
Oversees the Title IX investigation budget.
Oversees the filing, investigation, and resolution of discrimination complaints to include sexual harassment.
Reviews and evaluates university policies and procedures related to Equal Opportunity Programs to include Title IX compliance; makes revisions as appropriate; and advises, provides information and guidance to university units on EOP and Title IX issues and concerns.
Oversees the timely investigations of discrimination, harassment, salary inequity or other claims filed externally with state or federal enforcement agencies; and prepares written position statements, complies supporting documentation and interacts with compliance agency officials on behalf of the university.
Prepares written reports of findings; and assists in the negotiation of resolutions to complaints and recommend corrective action where appropriate.
Advises and informs faculty, staff, students, and applicants for employment on EOP related issues; and provides clarification and advice on the complaint process to individuals alleging discriminatory practices and/or violations of university policies and procedures.
Collaborates with Human Resources to track, monitor, and evaluate 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.
Develops and implements effective training programs about university and state and federal laws governing the recruitment and selection process.
Serves on university committees and participates in strategic planning as appropriate in the capacity as the EEO Officer, Title IX Coordinator, and ADA Coordinator to identify and address issues, problems, and strategies affecting the planning of programs and initiatives to improve equal access to university-sponsored educational and employment opportunities.
Ensures that appropriate processes are in place to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints and inquiries from university employees and students, as well as the public, regarding compliance with the ADA and other applicable federal and state laws regarding discrimination based on disability.
Makes final determinations regarding allegations of discrimination and non-compliance under the ADA and other applicable federal and state laws regarding discrimination based on disability.
Identifies, evaluates, and addresses systemic sexual harassment on campus; and gathers appropriate information and data needed to develop responsive policy and action recommendations.
Oversees timely completion of investigations of and responses to alleged violations of all anti-discrimination policies and laws, including Title IX sexual misconduct allegations, and assists with investigation plans and execution of investigations of discrimination and Title IX sexual misconduct matters.
Oversees the management of the budget for the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs; prepares budget reports for the Executive Director of the Division of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Excellence (DEDI) as requested; ensures good fiscal management of the allotted budget; oversees payroll procedures and remains current with the payroll system; and reviews and approves payroll on a bi-weekly basis to ensure accuracy and compliance with established policies, federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations.
Develops, implements, updates, and serves as the principal coordinator for policies, procedures, and programs relating to compliance with Title IX, Clery Act, and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Develops, oversees, and coordinates the development and delivery of campus-wide education and training for students, faculty, and staff related to Title IX, Reasonable Accommodation, Clery Act, and VAWA.
Receives reports/complaints of discrimination and harassment (including sexual assault and sexual harassment; and oversees the investigation of and effective response to such reports/complaints.
In consultation with other university offices, assists in the development and implementation of ongoing campus-wide climate surveys to assess the University’s overall understanding of sexual misconduct and gender-based issues and trends.
Maintains documentation of all training and educational programs related to compliance with Title IX, Clery Act and VAWA.
Maintains a case management database to organize, manage, and track Equal Opportunity Programs complaints including Title IX incidents.
Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
Demonstrates a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
Performs related and other duties as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of five years of professional experience with labor relations, equal opportunity assurance, human resources management, or a related field.
Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.
Preferred Qualifications:
Supervisory experience.
Experience working in a higher education setting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong ability to conduct investigations.
Strong ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong ability to write complex analysis of EEO data reports.
Strong proficiency, including MS Office, strong reporting, and record-keeping skills.
Strong knowledge of EDIB practices.
Strong knowledge of federal/District of Columbia regulations related to employment and employee relations, including but not limited to EEO, ADA, Rehabilitation Act, FLSA, FMLA, Title VI, Title VII and Title IX, FERPA, Clery Act, etc.
Strong organization, planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong ability and experience to gather, assemble, analyze, and evaluate facts, evidence data, and other information to draw reasonable and fair conclusions and make sound decisions.
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated experience in working with discretion, good judgment, and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Additional Position Details:
This position is expected to report to work on campus. However, there may be opportunities for a hybrid work schedule based on performance and the needs of the department or the University.
Other Important Information:
The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.
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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.
