Associate Director, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Institutional Equity and Compliance (Administrator II), Human Resources Division

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Institutional Equity & Compliance, the Associate Director of Institutional Equity & Compliance assists with compliance with CSU policies encompassing Title IX, Discrimination/Harassment/Retaliation (DHR), Whistleblower reports, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Associate Director performs trauma informed intake meetings, oversees Formal and Alternative Resolutions, and in particular the management of timely, high quality, fair, and thorough investigations. Supervises (and ensures attention to the professional development of) a team of investigators. The incumbent independently performs complex investigations and reviews, analyzes, and evaluates investigative plans, investigative reports, and other documents for accuracy, completeness, quality, and consistency with applicable law and University policy in collaboration with the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake meetings with parties to explain available resources, supports, and resolution options. Provide clear guidance on filing a formal complaint, pursuing formal or informal resolution, and accessing supportive measures with or without filing a formal complaint.
• Facilitate notices of investigation, no-contact orders, and ensure appropriate administrative holds are placed.
• Coordinate interim measures, accommodations, and responses with campus partners including faculty, the University Police Department, Student Affairs, and Housing and off-campus resources.
• Conduct prompt, equitable, and impartial investigations into complaints under the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy, Whistleblower Policy (EO 1115) and Whistleblower Retaliation Policy (EO 1116). Responsibilities include identifying and interviewing involved parties, gathering and assessing relevant information, applying applicable policies, and making findings of fact in individual cases.
• Maintains current knowledge of existing and pending legislation, law, and trends related to the field. Ensures investigatory methods, processes, and procedures reflect and comply with the most current standards and regulations, as well as best practices in the field. Reviews and assesses departmental operations and services with respect to Formal and Alternative resolutions for effectiveness and efficiency and recommends changes as needed to improve operations and delivery of services. Reads pertinent literature, attends meetings, and participates in professional associations as appropriate. Establishes and maintains an active network of campus partners and professional contacts. Serves as a subject matter expert on the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy.
• This role may be required to provide testimony regarding cases to outside agencies, provide advice and guidance to campus constituents, and interact with the CSU Office of the Chancellor, General Counsel, Civil Rights Attorney, Systemwide Director, Administrators, and colleagues at campuses within the CSU System.

Supervise and Guide Investigators:
• Oversee the work of internal and external investigators, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, policies, and procedures. Provide guidance, set deadlines, and ensure comprehensive documentation of all resolution processes.
• Assigns and supervises the timely implementation of Formal and Alternative Resolutions of Formal Complaints evaluates investigative plans, investigative reports, and other documents for accuracy, completeness, quality, and consistency with applicable law and University policy
• Responsible for their training and professional development, including the establishment of performance goals; conducting performance appraisals, as well as providing periodic, timely feedback

Campus Outreach and Training
• Conducts training, outreach, and other educational programs and services independently and/or in conjunction with other Title IX / DHR team members to ensure faculty, staff, students, and other community members fully understand and are well-informed regarding University policy and Title IX / DHR resolution options, including any changes or updates. Assists with the creation of office materials that help to communicate IEC’s mission and clarify the various resolution options. Identifies training needs for faculty, staff, and students as reflected by issues, situations, or complaint trends. Makes training recommendations for parties and other campus community members, as necessary and appropriate. Creates and maintains partnerships with campus stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students and other offices and units whose work intersects with that of the IEC Office
• Coordinates with the Employee Labor and Relations and Faculty Affairs Provost Office on matters pertaining to staff and faculty, accordingly.
• Works closely with Student Conduct Admin