Senior Director of Civil Rights

Job Description:

Senior Director of Civil Rights

Description

• • Position Summary
  • Full-time position under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) available in Human Resources, Equal Opportunity, and Compliance.
    
    The Senior Director of Civil Rights serves as the university’s primary administrator for civil rights compliance, providing strategic leadership and subject-matter expertise on programming and services required by Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations. This position ensures consistent policy interpretation, implementation, and oversight of civil rights programming, including Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (DHR) services, in alignment with institutional policies and procedures.
    
    As the designated Whistleblower Administrator, the Senior Director of Civil Rights oversees the university’s processes for reporting and addressing allegations of misconduct, ensuring thorough, impartial investigations, and compliance with reporting requirements. This role leads efforts to foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and transparency across campus.
    
    The Senior Director of Civil Rights also provides expert guidance and strategic recommendations on civil rights compliance and equity-related initiatives. This includes managing investigations, resolving complaints, and implementing preventive education programs that promote a respectful and inclusive campus environment.
    
    
  • Job Duties
  • Duties include but are not limited to:
    • Provide leadership and oversight of civil rights compliance functions, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, VAWA, and DHR programming and services.
    • Supervise and guide staff in the Office of Equity and Compliance, establishing priorities, managing workloads, and ensuring accurate and timely completion of tasks. • Serve as the university’s Whistleblower Administrator, overseeing processes for reporting and addressing allegations of misconduct.
    • Develop and deliver robust education programs to raise awareness of civil rights compliance and foster a culture of respect and accountability.
    • Oversee mandated trainings for faculty, staff, and students on topics such as Title IX, DHR, and VAWA compliance.
    • Lead efforts to educate the campus community on whistleblower policies and reporting procedures.
    • Ensure consistent policy interpretation, implementation, and oversight of programming and services related to civil rights laws and regulations, including Title IX, Title VI, VAWA, FEHA, and DHR.
    • Oversee investigations into complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other misconduct, ensuring thorough, impartial processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
    • Represent the university in compliance matters with external regulatory agencies such as the EEOC, California Civil Rights Department, and the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. Strategic Guidance and Advocacy
    • Provide expert guidance to senior leaders on civil rights compliance, whistleblower matters, and institutional equity initiatives.
    • Collaborate with campus stakeholders to implement policies and programs that advance justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
    • Serve on campus committees and councils to promote a unified approach to civil rights compliance and inclusive practices.
    • Analyze trends and data related to complaints, investigations, and training to assess campus efforts and recommend improvements.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Education : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in law, public administration, human resources, social sciences, or a related field.
    
    Experience : Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in managing Title IX, DHR, or similar compliance programs with 3 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role overseeing staff, projects, or departmental operations.
    
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • • Master’s degree in higher education administration, law, social work, public policy, or a related field.
    • Juris Doctor or equivalent from an accredited law school.
    • Experience conducting investigations related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or accessibility complaints.
    • Experience developing and delivering training programs on compliance, diversity, equity, and inclusion topics.
    • Experience working in California higher education or a public sector organization is strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • • Expert knowledge of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, CA FEHA, and other relevant federal/state laws, education codes, and regulations.
    • Strong expertise in developing and implementing Title IX and DHR protocols for large public institutions, preferably in California.
    • Extensive experience overseeing civil rights investigations and evaluating investigation reports.
    • Skilled in presentations, facilitation, and delivering training to diverse audiences.
    • Experienced in trauma-informed intake processes, with empathy for the evolving needs of both complainants and respondents.
    • Proven leadership, organization, and management skills, with experience supervising cross-functional teams.
    • Ability to manage stressful situations with composure, using strong communication and problem-solving skills.
    • Brings procedural expertise in equal opportunity and Title IX, along with strong investigative, management, and leadership capabilities.
    • Demonstrated success in team development and effective collaboration across constituencies.
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to simplify complex information.
    • Outstanding interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, active listening, and consensus building.
    • Proven success in team leadership.
  • Salary Range
  • Anticipated salary will be $11,334 - $14,166 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist.
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary
    
    
  • How to Apply
  • To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
  • Application Deadline
  • OPEN UNTIL FILLED; SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER FEBRUARY 14, 2025. (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)
    
    
  • Criminal Background Clearance Notice
  • Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
    
    
  • Additional Information
  • Campus & Area
    California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
    
    Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
    
    Clery Act Disclosure
    
    Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity
    
    The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
    
    Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form .
    
    CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
    
    The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
    
  • The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
    
    INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
    
    

Advertised: Jan 30 2025 Pacific Standard Time
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