General Information
| Job Description | ETHICS AND CMPLNC MGR 2 | Working Title | Director of Title IX, Equal Employment & Affirmative Action |
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| Job Code | 006058 | Grade | 27 |
| Department Name | Office of Title IX & EEO/AA - D01326 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 007377 | ADMIN OFCR 3 | 1 |
| 006061 | ETHICS AND CMPLNC PROFL 4 | 1 |
| 006232 | ETHICS AND CMPLNC PROFL 3 | 1 |
| 006948 | INSTITUTIONAL RSCH ANL 3 | 1 |
| 004722 | BLANK AST 3 | 1 |
Generic Scope
| Oversees through subordinate managers a large department or multiple smaller units, OR manages a highly specialized technical function/team. Has significant responsibility to achieve broadly stated goals through subordinate managers. Determines objectives, directs programs, develops strategies and policies, manages human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a high degree of autonomy. Proactively assesses risk to establish systems and procedures to protect organizational assets. Determines strategies for a program with organization-wide impact. |
Custom Scope
| Leads in the establishment of operational objectives and work plans for single or multiple programs, and delegates assignments to subordinate managers or professional staff. Assigned programmatic responsibility may include a broad scope, such as health science, research, international activities, policy, etc. Objectives are reviewed by senior management to determine success of the Ethics and Compliance program. Involved in developing, modifying and executing local policies that affect immediate operations and may also impact the entire organization. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Director heads the Office of Title IX, Equal Employment & Affirmative Action (Title IX/EEAA) and leads campus efforts to prevent and respond to discrimination, harassment, sexual violence, and discriminatory retaliation. The Director coordinates campus nondiscrimination, affirmative action and equal opportunity programs that strive to exceed legal requirements and fulfill the equity, fairness, and diversity goals of the University. The Director serves as the campus Title IX Officer. Supported by the Assistant Director and Deputy Title IX Officer, the Title IX Officer is responsible for campus implementation of the University of California Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment (SVSH) and for campus efforts to prevent and remediate all forms of sex- and gender-based discrimination and harassment. Title IX/EEAA is part of the Chief Compliance unit, a team of compliance and ethics professionals, auditors, investigators, and affirmative action and equity specialists dedicated to the UC Ethical Values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect. The Director reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Compliance Officer, with a dotted line to the UC Systemwide Title IX Director. The Director provides strategic guidance, advice and subject-matter expertise to senior administrators and other campus constituencies, and acts as campus liaison on related matters to regulators, the UC Office of the President and the community. This position supports the advocacy efforts of the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, faculty, staff and in particular, the Chief Diversity Officer, as part of the broad UC commitment to equity and diversity. The Office of Title IX/EEAA works as part of a cross-campus team of investigators to address reports and complaints including through early resolution and formal investigation under established UC and campus policies and procedures. The Director is responsible for overseeing resolution of complaints of discrimination, harassment, and SVSH violations. The Director, in collaboration with campus partners, develops and delivers campus-wide harassment prevention and anti-discrimination education and awareness programs, including Title IX training for faculty, staff and students. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
| J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or relevant advanced degree. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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| Professional certification. | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Typically functions as chief liaison for policy development for a particular program area of ethics and compliance. Recommends changes as needed.
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5 |
| Manages and directs the activities in area(s) of responsibility of ethics and compliance, in accordance with internal policy and external regulations. | 5 |
| Serves as subject matter expert in main areas of responsibility. Reviews and advises management on specific programmatic needs. Maintains subject matter expertise and promotes growth and development of staff. | 15 |
Works with management in all areas to promote a culture of accountability, ethics, and compliance. Oversees the development and coordination of policy communications; formulates long-term strategies for education and implementation. Manages controversial situations or negotiations affecting the location.
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20 |
| Participates in the selection, development and evaluation of staff to ensure the efficient operation of the function. | 5 |
| Develops, implements and maintains risk assessment and ethics and compliance processes. | 5 |
| Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, unit and / or customers. Represents the department on specific issues related to program area. | 5 |
| Responsible for equal employment and affirmative action programs, including production and dissemination of annual affirmative action plans. | 10 |
| Oversees resolution of internal and external complaints of discrimination, harassment, or SVSH violations, including through informal resolution and formal investigations in compliance with applicable procedures. Partners with the CCO/LDO in assessment of complaints and reports, including determination of resolution options. Member of the Investigations Group. | 25 |
| Represents UCR on related issues to external entities and serves on systemwide committees. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Has advanced knowledge of the compliance and ethics profession, theories, and standards. | Preferred |
| Ability to provide effective management and supervision of a specific program within the ethics and compliance functions. | Required |
| Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing about specific compliance and ethics program issues and risk areas. Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance of, others in sensitive situations. | Required |
| Strong interpersonal skills including negotiation and communication; able to reach across a wide variety of audiences for different areas of ethics and compliance. | Required |
| Requires knowledge of policies, practices and systems; human and other resource planning, analytical and comprehensive project management skills. | Preferred |
| Ability to work independently and within a team environment. | Required |
| Expert knowledge of the complexities of sexual harassment, including sexual violence, in the postsecondary setting. | Required |
| Expert knowledge of best practices and methodologies for conducting investigations, including interviewing, gathering and analyzing evidence, and writing investigation reports; demonstrated advanced expertise managing subordinate staff who conduct investigations, as well as effectively managing external investigators. | Required |
| Expert knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, case law, and guidance related to discrimination and harassment in the educational and employment setting, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, VAWA, FEHA, ADA/Rehabilitation Act, ADEA and Age Discrimination Act. | Required |
| Demonstrated skill, sensitivity and experience interacting with students, faculty, staff and other constituents who are diverse in characteristics such as age, education level, race, gender identity and expression, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a culturally-competent manner. | Required |
| Demonstrated understanding of the relevance of trauma in the context of sexual violence (for example, the neurobiology of trauma and trauma-informed investigation techniques). | Required |
| Advanced written and oral communication skills; builds rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way; listens attentively. | Required |
| Ability to objectively evaluate evidence and make fair findings regarding disputed issues and topics, applying legal and policy standards as informed by relevant case law, regulatory guidance, and UC values. | Required |
| Excellent judgment and ability to work well as part of a team, including collaboration with diverse university units and others. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to travel to business related conferences, trainings seminars. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |