Senior Director for HR Compliance and Community Engagement

Description

POSITION: Senior Director for HR Compliance and Community Engagement

SUPERVISOR: Vice President for Human Resources and the Center for InterculTUral Excellence

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources 

LOCATION: Tiffin, Ohio

JOB TYPE: Full Time

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Director for HR Compliance and Community Engagement will lead University efforts around CCU (Celebrating Cultural Uniqueness) and leads the work through the Center for Intercultural Excellence with the design and delivery of strategic initiatives and development experiences. 

This role will work closely with other administrative offices, legal counsel, and external agencies to ensure that Tiffin University's policies and practices are compliant with federal and state civil rights and equal opportunity laws. This position is responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of long-term University wide initiatives that foster an engaged campus culture and improve outcomes related to retention, and connection of the Tiffin University community. As the Title IX/ADA Officer, this position oversees institutional policies and procedures and serves as a primary point of contact for concerns related to Title IX and ADA compliance.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and facilitate training programs for faculty, staff, students, and administrators on Civil Rights Laws and other related issues. Oversee the campus CCU trainings.
• Provide ongoing education on discrimination, harassment, accessibility, and inclusive practices, creating a culture of awareness and respect. Create and distribute educational materials.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive CCU training to employees at all levels. 
• Ensure trainings are being conducted timely and up to date for all Title IX officers and Disability services

Employee Engagement & Community Building:

• Develop a long-term plan for community engagement and belonging, in collaboration with campus partners, ensuring alignment with the institution's overarching strategic goals and values.
• Integrate engagement practices for professional staff by promoting belonging, access, and balanced participation.
• Design and implement professional development opportunities to equip leaders across the institution with the tools to promote holistic leadership and foster a welcoming environment.

Title IX, ADA & EEO Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the VP for Human Resources regarding Title IX and ADA requirements, grievance issues and compliance programs. 
• Maintain documentation and records related to Title IX investigations, outcomes, and compliance efforts.
• Coordinate responses to audit requests from Federal agencies regarding campus crime and sexual misconduct.
• Coordinate with faculty and staff to ensure that academic and physical environments are accessible for individuals with disabilities.
• Prepare annual statistical outcomes reports for the campus community 
• Ensures organizational compliance with federal, state, and local EEO laws. Maintain knowledge of legal and regulatory changes affecting equal opportunity.
• Conduct evaluation of training needs of employee populations to develop department and employee training priorities.
• Create, implement and execute student staff coaching initiative and training to enhance leadership and skill development. 
• Direct and implement an inclusion dialogue workshop experience.
• Manage and evaluate employee resource groups.
• Collaborate on activities and initiatives in support of University's office of CARE (Compliance, Accessibility, Resources & Education) goals, including the Culture and Climate survey and plan.
• Recommends the development and implementation of departmental training and development policies and procedures.
• Foster collaborative relationships to support training, inclusion, and talent development goals.
• Create promotional materials and participant certificates for employee engagement and training activities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:

Master's Degree in Human Resources, or related preferred.

• 5+ years in human resources or a related field
• Working knowledge of instructional design concepts and learning management systems.
• Knowledge on changing laws and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Experience creating and facilitating training and development workshops and related educational resource materials for pr