ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS & INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY

Position Information
Position Information

Position Number	77110
Type of Recruitment	External
Position Title	ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS & INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY
Position Summary	The Assistant Director reports to the Executive Director of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity and Title IX Coordinator. The Assistant Director is responsible for receiving, conducting, and leading prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations of all reported cases of harassment, discrimination, sexual and gender-based misconduct, and/or retaliation arising under the University’s Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Protocol and the University’s Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy. The Assistant Director is responsible for working with the Executive Director in reviewing and updating standard protocols for investigations, including communication with the parties, communication with other relevant personnel, documentation of investigative work and other investigative procedures. The position requires knowledge of federal and state affirmative action, equal employment, and educational opportunity laws and policies, including but not limited to Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the Educational Amendments, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 503/504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, the Violence Against Women’s Reauthorization Act, and the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act. The Assistant Director also helps design and conduct effective trainings and educational opportunities on the concepts of harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct. The Assistant Director also assists in the implementation and monitoring of the University’s Affirmative Action program and reviewing, writing, and revising University policies, procedures, and reports.
Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree. Three years of professional work experience leading prompt, thorough, and impartial equal employment, affirmative action, and/or sexual and gender-based misconduct investigations. Three years of professional experience preparing and providing effective trainings and/or educational opportunities on the concepts of harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment, or related fields. Comprehensive knowledge of equal opportunity, affirmative action, and educational policies, laws, and regulations, including but not limited to Titles VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments, Section 503/504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, the Violence Against Women’s Reauthorization Act, Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act, and any other federal or state anti-discrimination law or regulation. Experience with computer applications, word processing, and presentation programs. Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse population. Demonstrated commitment to diversity. Demonstrated ability to work with and keep sensitive and confidential information. Demonstrated conflict resolution. Demonstrated organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships. Demonstrated experience in collecting and analyzing data. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple and complex tasks with accuracy and professionalism. Demonstrated ability to initiate projects independently. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree and/or terminal degree in higher education, student affairs, or similar field. Juris Doctorate (J.D.). Higher education experience. Civil Rights and/or Title IX investigator certificates. Supervisory experience. Demonstrated experience working with an affirmative action plans. Demonstrated experience working in a collective bargaining environment. Demonstrated experience writing policies and procedures. Knowledge of personnel practices. Experience tracking complaints and investigations.
Duties & Responsibilities	Receives, conducts, and leads prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations of all reported cases of harassment, discrimination, sexual/gender-based misconduct, and/or retaliation arising under the University’s Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Protocol and the University’s Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy. Works with the Executive Director in reviewing and updating standard protocols for investigations, including communication with the parties, communication with other relevant personnel, documentation of investigative work and other investigative procedures. Monitors all federal and state regulations regarding equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 503/504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, the Violence Against Women’s Reauthorization Act, Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act, and any other federal or state anti-discrimination law or regulation; stays current regarding new laws and regulations to maintain university compliance; and advises the Executive Director of the Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity. In conjunction with the Executive Director, helps develop programs and provides training (forums, workshops, speakers, and activities) related to issues such as: affirmative action, diversity, discrimination, equal employment, harassment, and sexual misconduct. Assists the Executive Director in reviewing, writing, and/or revising university policies, procedures, and reports. Assists Executive Director in responding to questions and requests for information to maintain compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations. Assists the Executive Director in collecting data, preparing reports, monitoring, and updating the University’s Affirmative Action program, and reviews and meets with appropriate personnel about the Affirmative Action program. Assists the Executive Director with Senior Officer searches (posting, recruitment, targeting resources, monitoring pools, waivers, interview questions, and justifications). In conjunction with the Executive Director, performs special projects, prepares reports and surveys for the President’s Office, the Provost, or other executive officers, as requested. Prepares, edits, and monitors Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct publications, training materials, op-ed news articles, advertisements, and the department website. Assists Executive Director in supervising student staff on a daily basis. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Exercised	None.
Message to Applicants	Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Employee Group	Professional & Administrative -Salary
Staff Pay Level
Pay Range	$62,000 – $70,000
Division	President
Department	Civil Rights & Institutional Equity
Position Status	Regular
Position End Date
Employment Status	Full-Time
FTE	1.0
Position Type	12 month
Weekly Work Schedule	M- F 8 am- 5pm; nights and weekends as required.
Location	Mount Pleasant, MI
About the Department
About CMU	Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU Leadership Standards	Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference. We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
EEO Statement	CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see http://www.cmich.edu/ocrie ). If you wish to see “EEO is the Law” posters, please click here . CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter. Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both. CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at: Phone: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: titleix@cmich.edu
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