Assistant Vice President for Title IX and Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Student Affairs

Job Overview

Under the general supervision of the Vice President for Student Affairs at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), and in consultation with the Provost and Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services, the Assistant Vice President for Title IX and Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation (Assistant Vice President or AVP) will be the senior administrator appointed by the campus president to coordinate compliance with Title IX; VAWA/Campus SaVE Act; and other state and federal laws prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation.  The Assistant Vice President serves as the CSUSM Title IX Coordinator/Discrimination Harassment and Retaliation (DHR) Administrator as outlined in the CSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation - CSU Systemwide Nondiscrimination Policy.

Specific responsibilities of a CSU Title IX Coordinator are outlined in the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy, Attachment B, effective 1/1/22 or successor.  The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of training, prevention education, and communications.  Further the Title IX Coordinator will oversee intervention into reports of policy violations including providing supportive resources and the administration of complaint procedures for Employees, Students and Third Parties in the areas of Sexual Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating and Domestic Violence, and Stalking. The Title IX Coordinator has authority across all campus-based divisions and programs to monitor, supervise, oversee, and ensure implementation of the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy.

Per the CSU Systemwide Nondiscrimination Policy. the DHR Administrator is defined as "DHR (Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation) Administrator means the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) Employee at each campus who is designated to administer this Nondiscrimination Policy and coordinate compliance with the laws prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation. The DHR Administrator may delegate tasks to one or more designees, provided that any designee shall be an MPP Employee or an external consultant, and the DHR Administrator retains overall responsibility and authority."

While compliance is an essential responsibility of the position, the Assistant Vice President is an instrumental leader and collaborator to a safe, fair, respectful, and responsive campus culture.   It is essential that the Assistant Vice President build and maintain positive rapport with student leaders, student activists, faculty, staff, and administrators with particular attention to the various employee bargaining unit representatives that will be involved in employee related cases.

The Assistant Vice President serves as the senior investigator for all DHR matters, including Title IX.  It is essential that the incumbent stay current with national and state legislation and developments as well as relevant case law in the areas of responsibility.   The incumbent is also responsible for addressing recommendations on best practices as provided by oversight bodies at the state, system, or campus level. The incumbent must apply newly emerging principles to investigations and case management, often prior to the inclusion of such principles in revisions to systemwide policies and procedures (Executive Orders), to uphold rights of all involved parties and minimize litigation exposure of the campus.

Position Summary

Assistant Vice President for Title IX and Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation (Administrator III)

This is a full-time, exempt position in the Management Personnel Plan (MPP). MPP positions serve at the pleasure of the President. 

For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $12,500 - $15,000 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,891 - $22,119 per month

Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

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