"Associate Director of Compliance"

Position Title:

Associate Director of Compliance

School/Division:

Enrollment Management

Office:

Office of Student Equity, Compliance and Wellness Education

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time

Description:

Reporting to the Director of Student Compliance, Equity and Wellness Education, the Associate Director of Compliance conducts prompt, thorough and impartial investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct and related policy violations involving students. The Associate Director may be required to testify at university disciplinary hearings and will conduct training on investigative procedures and the legal requirements governing investigations. The Associate Director works collaboratively with campus partners including the Division of Student Enrollment Engagement & Success, Academic Affairs, Public Safety and the Office of General Counsel to ensure compliance with Title IX, VAWA, and other applicable federal and state regulations. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts thorough, fair, prompt, equitable, and impartial investigations into all incidents, including but not limited to: Title IX complaints, student policy violations, and other complaints made.
• Provides training and guidance to members of the Hofstra community on thorough, fair, prompt, equitable, and impartial investigations, as well as other related topics.
• Provides training for student employees on their roles regarding reporting and Title IX.
• Develops and facilitates educational presentations to faculty, staff, and students.
• Coordinates with other University departments within the Division of Student Enrollment, Engagement and Success (SEES), Dean of Students, Office of Community Standards, Residence Life, Parent and Family Programs, New Student Orientation, Campus Access, Commuting Student Services, Counseling Services, Admissions, Title IX, and Emergency Management/Fire Safety as appropriate.
• Attends parent orientation, student orientation, admission open houses, and admitted student events. Serves on University committees as requested, including Welcome Week, Parent and Family Weekend, SGA-sponsored programs, search committees, and University Commencement.
• Reviews departmental information for annual publications, both internal to the department and external, including the University Bulletin and the Parent and Family Handbook.
• Develops and presents in-service training for Public Safety Officers.
• Maintains credentials for Title IX compliance through membership in professional organizations such as NACCOP and SUNY SCI, and through attendance at workshops, seminars, and annual trainings.
• Prepares reports, including but not limited to case records, interview notes, training records, and other documents as required.
• Presents facts of investigations in university disciplinary hearings and partners with public safety carries out investigative responsibilities to include reviewing video and analyzing card swipes.
• Participates in the CARES Team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three to five years of relevant work experience, experience with sexual misconduct in investigations is preferred.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with great attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse campus constituencies.
• Strong critical thinking, reasoning, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to be on call and respond to campus emergencies.
• Proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or master's degree in higher education administration, compliance or a related field. Prior experience with sexual misconduct investigations is a plus.