DIRECTOR / CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE
Position Number: S-3876
Position Summary:
The director of civil rights compliance reports to the assistant to the president for institutional equity and compliance. The director serves as a deputy title IX coordinator and the University’s ADA coordinator, assisting with all major duties of the title IX coordinator, including managing the day-to-day responsibilities under university policies related to civil rights, Title IX, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and equal opportunity. This position oversees the scheduling and development of education and training curriculum provided by CMU’s Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity (OCRIE ) to students, faculty, and staff, prepares required compliance documents, reviews and updates plans and policies related to civil rights obligations, and assists in the review and implementation of the University’s equal opportunity plans and related policies. Additional responsibilities include conducting harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct investigations.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
Five years of professional work experience with equal opportunity, Title VI or VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendment, or other relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience providing and overseeing training and educational programming.
Demonstrated experience conducting harassment, discrimination, and/or sexual misconduct investigations.
Demonstrated experience in collecting, analyzing data, and making sound assessments.
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to state and federal laws related to harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conveying relevant information in clearly written reports.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including working effectively with individuals and groups on complex situations.
Demonstrated competence and proven effectiveness in working with various stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners.
Demonstrated commitment to ensuring that members of the University community can thrive.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on sensitive matters in a professional and confidential manner.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree, J.D., Ph.D., or other advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
Experience in a higher education environment.
Supervisory experience.
Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Serves as a deputy Title IX coordinator by assisting with all major duties of the title IX coordinator, including managing day-to-day responsibilities and conducting investigations associated with university policies related to civil rights, Title IX, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and equal opportunity.
Serves as the University’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA ) coordinator, which includes but is not limited to:
- Chairing the university’s Accessibility and Disability Advisory Council (ADAC ), coordinating with various offices across campus to review ADA funding requests. This includes oversight of the ADAC budget, as allocated by the President’s office.
- Ensuring campus-wide compliance with ADA requirements, including that appropriate processes are in place to record and provide equitable resolution of complaints and inquiries from employees, students, and the greater public.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Exercised:
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others on our team. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve our leadership abilities and our demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU , we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence.
Employee Group: Professional & Administrative -Salary
Staff Pay Level:
Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 per year
Division: President
Department: Civil Rights and Institutional Equity
Position Status: Regular
Position End Date:
Employment Status: Full-Time
FTE: 1.0
Position Type: 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7185029
CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.
If you wish to see “Know Your Rights ” posters, please https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.
CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: [email protected]
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