Assistant Director, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity

About CCRI and the Role

Position Title

Assistant Director, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity

Department

Institutional Equity & Human Resources

Position Category

Staff - NonClassified

About CCRI

The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.

We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth.

Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees’ values and what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here .

Posting Details > Special Instructions to Applicants


To apply for this position:

· Complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume by the closing date.
· If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please
disregard these sections within the online application.
· Please include the contact information for three (3) references within the application.
· Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.
· Please note that all RI Council of Postsecondary Education employees (i.e., full- and part-time
faculty and non-classified employees) must be fully vaccinated and boosted when eligible. Learn
more about CCRI’s vaccination policy here .

Please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311 ( TTY : 401-825-2313) if you require assistance with the online application process.

EEO Statement


CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to CCRI’s Title IX Coordinator at TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu

The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to report campus crime data, support victims of violence, and publicly outline the policies and procedures they have put into place to improve campus safety.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director serves as the College’s Title IX Coordinator. The Assistant Director of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity participates in the development, implementation, and monitoring of affirmative action/equal opportunity employment programs, including coordinating Title IX investigations and compliance, all in compliance with Federal and State government regulations, Council on Postsecondary Education’s policy, and the College’s goals to enhance diversity. The Assistant Director oversees the compilation of statistical data for inclusion in the state and federal plans, compliance reviews and progress reports, conduct and oversee investigations, monitor complaints of discrimination and harassment and provide training and counseling in matters relating to equity, diversity and affirmative action.

Duties and Responsibilities

Commitment to CCRI’s Mission :
· Demonstrates a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
· Works collaboratively with others and provide quality customer service in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Policies and Compliance :
· Acts as the College’s Title IX Coordinator; conduct and oversee investigations, including Title IX, equal employment opportunity, discrimination and policy violations, assigning investigators and monitoring investigation progress and outcomes.
· Assists the Director in evaluating and implementing affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and diversity policies and goals, in compliance with government legislation and college goals.
· Assists in the review of administrative and hiring procedures used to fill each position for compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action regulations.
· Formulates the College’s Affirmative Action plan.
· Works within a highly confidential and sensitive environment.

Data Collection and Reporting :
· Oversees the compilation of statistical data for inclusion in state and federal affirmative action plans, compliance reviews and progress reports.
· Conducts investigations and produce written reports on findings.
· Assists in record-keeping procedures, compliance reviews, audits and reporting procedures pertaining to all facets of the College’s Affirmative Action Plan. Gather and interpret data requested by persons or groups either on or off campus.
· Generates internal reports for CCRI community as needed
· Assists in writing and developing research and funding opportunities.

Education :
· Conducts training and provides counsel, support, and referral for individuals and groups with concerns regarding Title IX, and affirmative action at the College.
· Acts as a resource to the Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Organizational Development regarding equity and diversity training.
· Provides current information to the various campus and state communities concerning matters related to education, equity and affirmative action. Such activities may include classroom instruction, involvement in course and curriculum development, workshops, and training sessions on related topics.

Departmental Support :
· Provides coverage for the Director and represent the office at various meetings and events, as needed.
· Updates and maintain the relevant portions of the Institutional Equity and Human Resources website.
· Works within a highly confidential and sensitive environment.
· Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

· Master’s degree and/or other advanced degree, e.g., J.D. At least two years of experience working with equal opportunity or affirmative action programs, including AA/ EEO and nondiscrimination laws and regulations.
· Demonstrated ability to prepare and present findings and recommendations from detailed studies and reports.
· Demonstrated experience conducting discrimination and harassment investigations, including producing written notes and findings
· Demonstrated supervisory experience. Demonstrated experience in developing and facilitating trainings.

Competencies and Desired Qualifications

· Extensive knowledge of nondiscrimination policies and their applications as well as investigations and report generation.
· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
.Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with culturally-diverse populations.
· Will have a Master’s degree in labor relations, public administration, education or related field, and/or other advanced degree (e.g., J.D.).
· Will be a Certified Affirmative Action Professional.
· Will have demonstrated experience conducting investigations and producing written reports for federal and/or state agencies, such as the Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights.

Position Details

Position Information

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Grade

BOE 13

Salary Information

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• In-State Tuition Waivers
• Legal Care Insurance

For a complete listing, visit: https://ccri.edu/hr/benefits/index.html

Collective Bargaining Unit

Reports To

Director of Institutional Equity and Human Resource

Permanent/Limited position

Permanent

Position End Date

Academic/Calendar Year

Calendar

Work Schedule Information

Standard, 35 hours per week. May require travel between campuses.

Campus Location

Primarily located at the Warwick Campus

Civil Service List position

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Number of Vacancies

1

Application Open Date

10/01/2022

Application Close Date

10/24/2022

Posting Number

SF00822

Quick Link

https://jobs.ccri.edu/postings/4078

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications may not be accepted after the closing date.

Some roles will require finalists to provide official college transcripts and proof of COVID -19 vaccination and booster.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY : 401-825-2313.

Disability Accommodations

CCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Department of Institutional Equity and Human Resources prior to the closing of the posting by calling (401) 825-2311.

EEO Statement

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

We recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College’s commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator at: TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu.

The Jeanne Clery Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available here:
https://www.ccri.edu/campuspolice/pdfs/Annual%20Security%20Report%202019.pd

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Master's degree and/or other advanced degree(e.g., J.D.)?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have at least two years of experience working with equal opportunity or affirmative action programs, including experience applying Title IX, AA/EEO laws and regulations?
   • YES
   • NO
3. * Do you have demonstrated experience in conducting investigations on discrimination and harassment, and producing written notes and findings?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * In order to improve CCRI's advertising strategy, please let us know where you FIRST learned of this job opportunity. Please be specific when using website or publication names (example: LinkedIN, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.).
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents