Associate Vice President for Civil Rights & Compliance

Job Description:

Associate Vice President for Civil Rights & Compliance

Description

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Administrator III

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN: 12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $165,000 - $190,008

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $82,692 - $265,428

PAY BASIS: Monthly

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by August 16, 2025 ; however, the position will remain open until filled.

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BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 14 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Civil Rights and Compliance, under administrative direction of the Vice President of People and Culture, provides strategic vision, leadership, and operational oversight for university-wide civil rights compliance. The AVP leads efforts to cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus environment and ensures institutional compliance with federal and state laws including Title IX, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, and CSU Executive Orders regarding Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (DHR). The AVP serves as the principal spokesperson and university representative for these compliance areas and is responsible for the development, implementation, and assessment of policies, procedures, and training initiatives that promote justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (JEDIB). The AVP oversees investigations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The AVP also serves in the designated roles of Title IX Coordinator, DHR Administrator, and ADA/Section 504 Compliance Officer, and plays a key role in aligning compliance and equity efforts with the broader institutional mission and strategic priorities of California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Civil Rights & Compliance Leadership

• Lead and administer multiple major compliance functions in serving as the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation (DHR) Coordinator, and ADA/Section 504 Compliance Officer in accordance with CSU Executive Orders.
• Serve as the principal spokesperson for civil rights compliance and equity issues at CSUB.
• Identify, develop, and monitor university policies, procedures, and practices as needed to enhance efforts around Title IX and anti-discrimination compliance and initiatives to create a culture that exceeds the fulfillment of basic regulatory and procedural requirements with emphasis on fulfilling the justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging goals of CSUB.
• Direct the implementation of system-wide initiatives and campus-specific strategies that exceed baseline regulatory requirements to promote institutional JEDIB goals. Engage with campus leadership, CSU systemwide stakeholders, and external entities to advance compliance objectives.
• Prepare and represent the University’s position in matters involving complaint investigations conducted by governmental regulatory agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, Labor Commissioners, and Bureau of State Auditor.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance program procedures manual to effectively implement and execute university wide programmatic compliance activities.
• Represent the institution in systemwide workgroups, community forums, and strategic planning bodies. Serve on relevant committees, boards, and councils as appropriate.

Investigation Leadership & Case Management

• Oversee complaint investigations alleging violations of university policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual violence.
• Meet with the complainant on a regular basis to determine what interim supportive measures are necessary and ensure that such steps are taken.
• Conduct fact-finding investigations as needed, including interviewing the complainant, respondent, and potential witnesses, assessing the credibility of witnesses, drawing conclusions, preparing detailed written investigatory reports, and making recommendations for action.
• Oversee investigative strategy and provide direction to the investigation team to ensure complainants and respondents are provided with information regarding their rights and responsibilities, intakes and investigations are comprehensive and impartial, interim supportive measures are implemented as needed, and resolution of complaints is timely.

Training & Educational Programs

• Lead the development and delivery of training and consultation to the campus community related to Civil Rights, equity, and diversity.
• Collaborate with campus partners to promote and conduct regular and targeted trainings focused on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation, Reasonable Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act, California Fair Employment and Housing Act and other related Federal and State Law trainings.
• Oversee the development of educational programs and training materials relating to sexual harassment and sexual violence.
• Regularly assess and guide student activities to ensure that the practices and behaviors do not violate policies against sexual harassment and violence.
• Collaborate with other areas on campus to conduct trainings and provide guidance on issues pertaining to DHR/Title IX/ADA, including serving and leading advisory committees.

Organizational Leadership & Staff Development

• Directly supervise assigned staff through selecting, training, evaluating, and disciplining as needed in accordance with university policies and procedures.
• Determine the organizational structure and supervisory relationships within the compliance unit to achieve strategic goals.
• Provide day-to-day operational leadership for staff through planning, organizing, and directing others in their work.
• Develop performance goals and metrics, ensuring alignment with the university's strategic objectives.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for professional development.
• Identify training needs for staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility and resource alignment with institutional priorities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Equivalent to a Master’s degree in higher education administration, law, public policy, social work, human resources, or related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in civil rights compliance, Title IX administration, equity and diversity leadership, or a closely related field, including at least three (3) years of experience supervising or leading professional staff.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA’s) -

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of and ability to interpret federal and state laws regarding civil rights, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and affirmative action.
• Advanced knowledge of case law, University policy, trends, and issues affecting higher education.
• Expertise in overseeing and conducting sensitive investigations, reviewing investigation reports, and exercising judgement in making findings regarding whether violations of nondiscrimination, sexual violence, or sexual harassment policy or law have been committed.
• Demonstrated skill in developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures related to equity, inclusion, and compliance.
• Ability to design and deliver training and educational programs related to equity, inclusion, compliance, and related topics.
• Ability to effectively mediate conflict and communicate across constituencies, while demonstrating empathy and understanding in situations concerning sensitive matters.
• Ability to advise and consult on sensitive matters related to harassment and discrimination.
• Demonstrated expertise in conveying sensitive information in written reports.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills at management level.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve highly sensitive, complex and/or unprecedented problems.
• Ability to commit in serving a diverse student population with cultural sensitivity.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and abide by collective bargaining agreements.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise, and develop a diverse team of professionals; foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment; and manage performance to achieve departmental and institutional goals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and assess departmental budgets; allocate resources strategically; and ensure fiscal responsibility while advancing compliance and equity goals.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred.
• Experience in a collective bargaining environment in a university setting.
• Knowledge of CSU/California EEO policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment possessing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: SEDENTARY WORK - involves mainly sitting; minimal walking and standing; lifting light weight objects limited to 15 pounds.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) 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.

SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

MANDATED REPORTER: General: The person holding this position is considered a general 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 July 21, 2017.

GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU Bakersfield provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU Bakersfield complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

The CSU Bakersfield is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At CSU Bakersfield, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITY (CSA): This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code EO 1107.

Advertised: Jul 22 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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