General Information
| Job Description | ETHICS AND CMPLNC PROFL 4 | Working Title | Assistant Director and Deputy Title IX Officer |
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| Job Code | 006061 | Grade | 25 |
| Department Name | Office of Title IX & EEO/AA - D01326 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 06/22/2020 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. |
Custom Scope
| Functions as a resource and leader in a compliance specialty program or multiple programs. Assists in ensuring the location has comprehensive processes for investigations, and coordinated responses for compliance program(s) within purview. Ensures alignment with federal and state laws, and University policies and procedures. Provides guidance to other compliance professionals. Normally receives high level oversight on assignments with general instruction provided on new or more complex compliance work. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Assistant Director/Deputy Title IX Officer supports the programs and functions of the Office of Title IX, Equal Employment & Affirmative Action (Title IX/EEAA), within the Chief Compliance organization. Title IX/EEAA leads the campus's efforts to prevent and respond to all forms of sexual violence, discrimination and harassment and coordinates campus affirmative action programs. The position serves as the campus Deputy Title IX Officer, performing delegated Title IX Officer functions under the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment (SVSH) and serving as the Title IX Officer in the Officer's absence. The Assistant Director serves as a case resolution officer and investigator, particularly for complex or high-profile SVSH matters. The Assistant Director also helps coordinate and participates in training, education and outreach activities, collaborating with the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, CARE, Human Resources and other campus partners, and to coordinate and support other equal opportunity and affirmative action programs. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| J.D. or other advanced degree in related area | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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| Professional certification(s) applicable to job responsibilities. | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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Develops methods and seeks opportunities to increase manager and staff awareness of ethics and compliance programs and associated processes. Attends staff meetings, creates website tools and communications, solicits feedback and creates and delivers training programs.
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10 |
| Responds to high profile complaints or concerns. Participates or convenes committees or task forces in regards to issues with little precedence, requiring expedient and diplomatic action. | 5 |
Conducts complex investigations of suspected and reported violations of laws and policies, including those with significant potential impact. Obtains legal opinions when appropriate to determine investigative activities. Liaison with investigators from other locations. Assists in structuring complex investigations, including identifying witnesses, policies, data resources and other evidence. Provides recommendations for resolution of issues.
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40 |
Develops recommendations for policy revisions, identifying the benefits and ramifications. May provide leadership in obtaining input from key constituencies.
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5 |
Leads committees and workgroups as needed to address policy issues, complaint response systems, and educational programs. Is a resource for relevant federal and state laws, University policies, local procedures, department case history and political environments.
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15 |
| Supports the Director/Title IX Officer in the overall office mission, including the promotion of the UC values of respect and non-discrimination and the development and implementation of equal opportunity and affirmative action programs. May serve as a lead for the department in the Director's absence. Identifies opportunities for process improvement in local procedures, protocols and practices. Collaborates with campus partners including campus counsel, Human Resources and Diversity & Inclusion on initiatives and activities. Works with the Office of the President and other system colleagues to address complex system-wide issues with significant impact. | 20 |
| Keeps abreast of best practices in advanced investigation techniques and supports complaint resolution and investigators, ensuring alignment with University policy and investigation practices. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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| Advanced knowledge of the ethics and compliance profession, theories and systems of internal control, and professional compliance and investigations standards. | Preferred |
| Broad and thorough knowledge of University ethics and compliance policies, procedures and programs. | Preferred |
| Is able to apply appropriate policies and practices in the completion of ethics and compliance assignments. Skills in critical decision making. | Required |
| Ability to extract, verify, compile and develop recommendations related to ethics and compliance programs, issues, policies and procedures. | Preferred |
| In-depth abilities in collaboration, facilitation, and strategic and creative thinking. | Required |
| Thorough understanding of the interrelationship of procedures and desired results. | Required |
| Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills to work independently with all levels of University personnel, including management and faculty, and to facilitate agreement on issues and corrective actions. | Required |
| Ability to present complex issues in a clear and concise manner, both in writing and verbally for presentation or review by senior leadership. | Required |
| In-depth and demonstrated knowledge of best practices and methodologies for conducting investigations, including interviewing, gathering and analyzing evidence, and writing investigation reports. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, case law, and guidance related to discrimination and harassment in the educational and employment setting. | Required |
| Expert knowledge of the complexities of sexual harassment, including sexual violence, in the postsecondary setting. | Required |
| Demonstrated skill, sensitivity and experience interacting with 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 written and oral communication skills; skill building rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way; attentive listener. | Required |
| Ability to gather and organize information, conduct analysis, and make recommendations on issues that are complex in nature; critical thinker. Ability to apply policy and legal concepts to issues. | Required |
| Knowledge of affirmative action programs and related regulations and laws. | Preferred |
| 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 |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |