District Title IX Coordinator / Employee-Employer Relations Specialist

Description

SUMMARY DEFINITION

Proactively oversees and facilitates problem-solving related to employee/employer relations issues, labor contract administration, grievance proceedings, and investigations involving employee behaviors, and work performance environment concerns. Provides leadership and centralized support for District-wide compliance with all requirements under Title IX and other federal and state anti-discrimination laws and matters pertaining to discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence. Serves as the District Title IX Coordinator and representative for Title IX related matters.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position serves in a lead role in the Human Resources department and on the campuses. The primary areas of accountability include legal compliance, advocacy and education.

Serves as the main contact for employees, and complaints filed by students against employees, regarding Title IX compliance and requirements of federal, State, and local laws.

Serves as the on-site District HR management representative overseeing employee/employer relations issues at Irvine Valley College.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Executive Director of Human Resources and Employee-Employer Relations or designee of the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources.

Exercises functional guidance over technical and clerical support personnel if assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

LEADERSHIP

1. Oversees and conducts investigations and fact finding that are referred to District Human Resources from the campuses.
2. Serves as a content expert related to Title IX compliance District-wide, and as the principal investigator for Title IX complaints involving employees of the District.

INVESTIGATIVE COMPLIANCE

1. Receive, process, investigate and respond to complaints and grievances from employees, students, and third parties regarding Title IX, discrimination, sexual harassment, employment contract violations, misconduct and other issues; develop investigation plans for each complaint.
2. Notifies and interviews complainants, respondents, and witnesses.
3. Conducts investigations or work with third party neutral fact finders to conduct investigations.
4. Counsels’ employees as appropriate; prepares recommendations for appropriate corrective action and issue factual findings and recommendations, as necessary.
5. Prepares detailed documentation of investigation findings along with maintaining detailed logs of investigation-related activities. Summarizes conclusions drawn from investigations findings and prepares reports as needed to resolve complaints and/or employee misconduct issues.
6. Acts as an initial in-take for ADA/FEHA related claims from employees of the District when needed.

COMPLIANCE GUIDANCE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Applicable State and federal laws... (full list abbreviated)

Ability to: ... (full list abbreviated)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: The position requires a Bachelor's degree... Juris Doctorate degree is highly desirable.

Experience: At least four years of work experience in employee/labor relations...

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid California driver's license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Supplemental Information

District Management Team Salary Schedule - Range 18

Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)... Hours Per Week: 40 Months: 12