SYSTEMWIDE TITLE IX DIRECTOR

SYSTEMWIDE TITLE IX DIRECTOR

Location: OaklandFull Time
Job ID: 36464
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POSITION SUMMARY

The Systemwide Title IX Director ensures systemwide oversight and compliance of Title IX operations, policy and procedures, as well as all related government regulations. Oversees activities related to audit, evaluation, correction, active monitoring, on-site review and investigation to ensure consistent and quality institutional prevention and response to all related allegations and issues. Provides advice, guidance, and assistance to the Office of the President. Co-supervises and directs all local Title IX offices and activities. Recognized as an influential and knowledgeable leader. Makes final decisions for the organization and ensures achievement of objectives. Decisions will have a serious impact on the overall success of the organization. Regularly reports Title IX activities to the President, and as required, to the Regents.

Responsibilities

Systemwide Title IX Strategy, Compliance, Policy

• Advises all levels of the leadership on Title IX compliance and systemwide objectives. Interprets and implements systemwide policy on sexual violence and sexual harassment. Serves as systemwide expert on all program, policy, and legal issues.
• Oversees Systemwide Title IX Office and all location Title IX programs and coordinators.
• Develops and implements guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure systemwide Title IX compliance.
• Monitors or implements legal or policy compliance measures and evaluations.
• Serves as a central point of contact for internal units and university offices that partner with Title IX, such as student affairs, HR, academic personnel, academic senate, legal, campus Centers for Advocacy Resources and Education (CARE), the health enterprise, and campus police.
• Partners with the UC Health enterprise to strengthen sexual harassment prevention, detection and response in the clinical setting.
• Interacts with senior management, outside agencies and campus partners as appropriate.
• Develops and coordinates trainings of Title IX personnel to ensure legal compliance and best practices.
• Oversees Title IX related prevention education for students, faculty and staff.
• Manages and serves as ex-officio member of Title IX Student Advisory Board.

Title IX, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Clery Act and Related Data Management

• Oversees analysis of systemwide data to identify trends and systemic issues and implements appropriate responses.
• Coordinates systemwide review of campus reports.
• Develops assessment tools and metrics for program reporting as required by law and university objectives.
• Oversees administration of systemwide case management system for documenting campus and location sexual harassment reports and response.
• Liaises with federal and state government relations offices and lawmakers on relevant regulations and legislation.

Leadership and Communication

• Serves as organizational spokesperson on Title IX issues and activities, including with media.
• Develops communications, publications and web content as necessary.
• Disseminates for systemwide implementation legal, policy and procedure updates.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience with 5 years progressive management experience and Title IX Officer or comparable experience in higher education.
• Advanced knowledge of the compliance and ethics profession, theories, and standards.
• Professional knowledge of Human Resources case law, trends and issues.
• Demonstrated ability to direct a variety of program areas within ethics and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with management to identify and mitigate key compliance and ethics risks.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner. This includes findings for specific compliance and ethics program issues and risk areas.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation, consultation and communication skills across a wide variety of audiences for different areas of Title IX program development and compliance.
• Excellent ability to synthesize, convey and explain information to individuals of all levels of the organization.
• Extensive knowledge of Title IX compliance and policies, best practices and systems; human and other resource planning, analytical and comprehensive project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to work as a leader in a collaborative environment, to exercise good judgment, and bring about consensus on sensitive and politically-charged issues.
• Ability to manage and develop professional staff, including local officers/staff and campus locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing data development and reporting.
• Extensive knowledge of developing and delivering quality training for a diverse audience.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Preferred:
• Master's Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel or a related field
• Law degree (J.D.)

License/Certifications: None

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Travel to campuses, medical centers and other UC locations (approximately 10 - 15%) of the time.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary: Recommended annual salary range: $194,000 - $220,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Systemwide Title IX office provides direction and support for the Title IX offices at the university's 10 campuses and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), as well as the Office of the President. We assist in implementing systemwide initiatives and best practices in harassment prevention and response. We also provide investigative support and develop and deliver education and training to Title IX offices and other university partners involved in preventing and responding to sexual harassment and sexual violence.

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is June 15, 2022. The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

August 2021 Update: The University of California has issued a policy requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 before physically accessing the University location or programs. Upon hire into a UCOP position, you will be provided detailed instructions on how to comply with this policy including access to the COVID vaccination at no cost. New hires to UCOP who work onsite or will come onsite for any activities at a UCOP or other UC location must comply with this policy within 8 weeks after their start date. The policy allows for employees to request approval for an exception or deferral. UC COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. EEO/AA Employer UC Nondiscrimination Policy

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