Equity and Compliance Manager for Academic Recruitment

At CSUN we aspire to continually grow as an inclusive, cooperative community! 

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. As a leader you will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles https://www.csun.edu/leadership-principles. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.

Responsibilities

As a member of the Office of Equity and Compliance, the Equity and Compliance Manager for Academic Recruitment provides guidance to ensure compliance with EEO hiring practices and acts as an ambassador of our values of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.  Through this work and their contributions, the position will foster a culture and climate that promotes and supports a sustainable vision for compliance with Title IX and SB 493 (sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, stalking, other gender-based discrimination), Title VI, Title VII, DHR, and ADA and other civil rights laws, which will enhance a safe and respectful campus educational and working environment.       

• Ensures campus compliance with equal employment opportunity laws and regulations related to recruitment and selection. Serves as the review and compliance approval authority for Faculty and Administrator (Section 600 and 700) searches. Assists Asst VP in monitoring procedures and ensuring compliance with equal employment opportunity laws and regulations for recruitment and selection. Monitors the selection of faculty and administrators covered by the provisions of Section 600 and 700, Academic Personnel Policies and Procedures.
• Partners with Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs, Assistant Vice President for Faculty Programs and Initiatives, and Faculty Equity and Compliance Representatives (FECRs) of each academic college to ensure best practices in equitable hiring are administered in faculty search processes.
• Reviews job postings, rating rubrics, interview questions, and search reports to ensure all candidates were provided fair opportunity for success in the recruitment process, that decision-making is equitable and relevant to skills for the job, and that searches were conducted in an equitable manner consistent with University policies and procedures.
• Provides input on and conducts training regarding equitable hiring practices for hiring managers, search committees, and FECRs.
• Remains knowledgeable of current state and federal laws, regulations, and trends in equitable hiring practices and routinely updates and integrates them into education, training and other programming to support a knowledgeable and empowered campus community. Participates in national conferences, listservs, networking events and other opportunities to coordinate with other professionals dedicated to equitable hiring in academia.
• Oversees preparation and submission of the federally mandated Affirmative Action Plan to the Office of the Chancellor, university officials, and external agencies.  Collaborates with managers to implement action items in recruitment and retention efforts outlined in the Affirmative Action Plan.
• Provides annual and periodic reports as appropriate, including but not limited to the annual Veterans Report and Metro annual survey. Serves on various campus committees, boards, and councils to advance equity and inclusion efforts.

• As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university’s vision, values and priorities. Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team. Encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university. Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set. Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years professional experience in civil or human rights, or compliance related