General Information
| Job Description | ETHICS AND CMPLNC PROFL 5 | Working Title | Deputy Title IX and Civil Rights Officer |
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| Job Code | 006060 | Grade | 26 |
| Department Name | Office of Title IX & EEO:AA - D01326 | Department Head | Kiersten Boyce |
| Supervisor | Holly Hare | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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| 006232 | ETHICS AND CMPLNC PROFL 3 | 3.0 |
Generic Scope
| Recognized organization-wide expert. Has significant impact and influence on organizational policy and program development. Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the organization; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure. Directs programs with organization-wide impact (or may have impact beyond the University) that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Significant barriers to entry exist at this level. |
Custom Scope
| Provides expert-level knowledge in a compliance specialty program, or multiple programs. Ensures the location has comprehensive processes for investigations, and coordinated responses for compliance programs. Works on most complex issues with limited or no precedence, where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. May be recognized as an expert in the external industry. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Office of Title IX, Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action (Title IX/EOAA), within the Chief Compliance unit, is dedicated to promoting and integrating the principles of equal opportunity, affirmative action, and inclusive excellence at UC Riverside. Title IX/EOAA strives to exceed legal requirements in protecting the civil rights of those who live, study and work at UCR. This includes the right to an environment free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of the protected categories outlined in state, federal and university non-discrimination laws and policies, including sex, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, citizenship, genetic information or medical condition, military service/protected veteran status, and age. As part of the Chief Compliance unit, the Office promotes a respectful, "speak-up" campus culture in which retaliation is not tolerated. Title IX/EOAA leads the campus's efforts to prevent and respond to all forms of sexual violence and harassment under the UC Policy on Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment (SVSH Policy), and coordinates campus affirmative action programs and Clery compliance. The Deputy Title IX and Civil Rights Officer reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) and supports the programs and functions of Title IX/EOAA. The position serves as the campus Deputy Title IX Officer, performing delegated Title IX Officer functions under the SVSH Policy and serving as the Title IX Officer in the AVC's absence. The Deputy provides leadership, guidance, advice, and advocacy on a wide range of issues requiring independent judgment, organizational skills, and diplomacy. The position oversees case intake and resolution, as part of a team, conducting intakes and assessments of reports made by faculty, students, and staff and, as assigned, resolving complex or high-profile matters. The Deputy Title IX and Civil Rights Officer supervises complaint resolution officers including providing oversight of investigations and ensuring deadlines are met. The position promotes equal opportunity and affirmative action programs including through leadership of committees and case management teams and conducting training and education programs. |
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. or other terminal degree in a related field | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| Experience investigating sexual harassment or equivalently sensitive allegations in an empathetic and confidential manner | Required |
| 3 years of experience resolving civil rights complaints (Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, etc.) | Preferred |
| Relevant experience at an institution of higher education or a civil rights enforcement agency (e.g., EEOC, OCR, California Civil Rights Department) | Preferred |
| 8 - 13 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Professional certification(s) applicable to job responsibilities. | Preferred |
| AWI-CH (Association of Workplace Investigators Certificate Holder) | Preferred |
| CCEP (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional) | Preferred |
| ATIXA certification | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Ensures management corrective actions are in place following complex and or politically sensitive investigations. Confirms appropriate monitoring controls are utilized. Responsible for the most sensitive of investigation subjects.
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35 |
Ensures organization has appropriate critical coordinated response systems with effective and efficient controls in place. Confirms organization compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in a complex changing environment. Provides cross functional coordination for risk mitigation.
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30 |
Provides leadership, guidance, education, and policy development to the organization on ethics and compliance; represents the organization to external agencies. Manages external inquiries.
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10 |
Is a resource to ethics and compliance professionals; provides coaching and guidance.
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10 |
| Supports Office programs and activities, including those related to the Clery Act and affirmative action programs. | 10 |
Develops metrics and monitors for themes. Facilitates discussion on related risks and prioritization of resolution.
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5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, case law, and guidance related to sexual harassment in the educational and employment setting. | Required |
| Applies sound principles and standards in completing highly complex and technical assignments. | Required |
| Expert knowledge of the complexities of sexual harassment, including sexual violence, in the postsecondary setting. | Required |
| Excellent interpersonal skills to work independently with all levels of University personnel, including management and faculty, and to facilitate agreement on issues and corrective actions. | 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 |
| Excellent skills in presenting information in a thorough and complete manner. | Required |
| Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and report on issues and recommendations that are complex in nature. Ability to apply policy and legal concepts to issues. | 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 |
| Excellent skills in complex decision making on critical issues. | Required |
| Ability to communicate complex information to all levels of management and administrators in a clear and concise manner both written and verbal. | Required |
| Demonstrated written and oral communication skills; skill building rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way; attentive listener. | 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 |
| Expert knowledge of University ethics and compliance policies, procedures and programs. Demonstrated grasp of ROI concepts. | Preferred |
| Expert knowledge of the ethics and compliance profession, theories and systems of internal control, and professional compliance and investigations standards. | Preferred |
| Ability to provide effective supervision of a specific program within the ethics and compliance functions. | Preferred |
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |