Director of Employee Relations and Title IX

Recruitment Start Date: 08/29/2025

Recruitment End Date: Not specified

Open Until Filled: Yes

First Consideration Date: 09/29/2025

Salary Range: M-49

Pay Rate: $149,648 - $196,929 annually

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Human Resources, the Director of Employee Relations and Title IX serves as the District's lead administrator for employee relations and Title IX coordination. The Director provides leadership, consultation, education, and resolution services for issues related to employee relations, grievances, discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and compliance with federal and state civil rights laws. This position also coordinates and monitors the District's adherence to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and related nondiscrimination laws, including oversight of complaint investigations, training, and policy development. The Director supports faculty, staff, and students in maintaining a positive, inclusive, and respectful educational and work environment.

This is a twelve-month classified management position.

Minimum Qualifications/Education and Experience

• Possession of a master's degree from an accredited institution and three years of experience or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and five years of experience.
• Experience required must be in human resources including one (1) year of supervisory/leadership experience and three years of experience administering any of the following: employee relations program, Title IX coordination, or conducting unlawful discrimination investigations or other facets closely related to the position's responsibilities.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigrant status, and cultural background of community college students, faculty, and staff; and successfully fosters and supports an inclusive educational and work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a Title IX Coordinator or equivalent role in higher education or the public sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting and overseeing investigations related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal and state employment and civil rights laws, including Title IX, Title 5, Title VII, VAWA, ADA, and FEHA.
• Experience advising on employee relations matters, including grievance handling, corrective action, and collective bargaining agreement interpretation.
• Knowledge of best practices in fostering inclusive workplace environments, equity-focused employee relations, and retention initiatives.
• Experience designing and delivering training programs on topics such as respectful workplace behavior, harassment prevention, conflict resolution, or Title IX compliance.
• Strong record of building collaborative relationships across departments, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, and students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as the District's Title IX Officer and lead administrator for unlawful discrimination and harassment complaints.
• Provides consultation and guidance to managers, faculty, and classified staff on employee relations issues, including corrective action, disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution.
• Receives, investigates, and resolves employee and student complaints alleging discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in compliance with Title IX, Title 5, Title VII, VAWA, ADA, and related laws and regulations.
• Provides leadership and support for proactive strategies to foster an inclusive workplace, equity-focused employee relations, and retention initiatives.
• Coordinates professional development and training for employees on topics such as respectful workplace behavior, anti-discrimination laws, conflict resolution, and Title IX compliance.
• Maintains and monitors a case management system for monitoring all complaints and investigations related to employee relations and unlawful discrimination.
• Collaborates with key departments, including Campus Safety, to ensure a comprehensive approach to Title IX compliance and employee wellness.
• Advises on grievance procedures and contract interpretation and coordinates collective bargaining unit grievance responses.
• Leads and supports the development, implementation, and review of District policies and procedures related to Title IX, discrimination, harassment prevention, and employee relations best practices.
• Develops and disseminates educational materials, resources, and communications to raise awareness of rights, responsibilities, and support services.
• Prepares required reports, including data analysis and trend identification, for institutional planning, compliance, and external agency review.
• Identifies and engages external investigators and ensures proper documentation.
• Represents the Office of Human Resources on committees and work groups as appropriate.
• Participates in the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assigned personnel.
• May act on behalf of the Executive Director of Human Resources in matters related to employee relations and Title IX.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and the District's mission and philosophy.

Department: Human Resources

Job Category: Management

Assignment: Full-Time

Percentage of Time: 100%

Months per Year: 12 months

Work Days per Week: M-F

Work Schedule per Day: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, this is an exempt management/supervisory-level position requiring some weekend, holiday, and non-conventional working hours in addition to the regular working hours of a collegiate environment.

Work Shift: Days

Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented