Systemwide Senior Director for Civil Rights

Systemwide Senior Director for Civil Rights Are you passionate about civil rights and ready to make a significant impact? The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Systemwide Senior Director for Civil Rights to join the team of five Systemwide Senior Directors who each provide regional support to 4-5 campuses. The Systemwide Senior Director may be regionally located at any one of the following university campuses: Cal Poly Pomona, CSU San Bernardino, Cal State LA, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Dominguez Hills, or at the Chancellor’s Office in Long Beach.

In this key role, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement practices and procedures that protect students and employees within the nation’s largest and most diverse public university system. Salary The anticipated salary hiring range is

$170,000 to $189,000

per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position Information The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is selecting 2-3

Systemwide Senior Directors for Civil Rights

within its newly established Systemwide Office of Civil Rights Programming and Services. The Systemwide Senior Director will ensure consistent policy interpretation and implementation of all Title IX and other civil rights (Title VI/Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation (DHR)) programming and services across the CSU community. Responsibilities Under the general direction of the

Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights Programming and Services , the

Systemwide Senior Director for Civil Rights

will perform duties as outlined below: Campus Oversight and Support for 4-5 Campuses Provide case consultation, oversight and policy guidance to campus Civil Rights (Title IX and DHR) personnel. Participate in case management meetings to ensure that case services are timely, appropriate, impartial, and in compliance with the CSU Policy. Schedule regular individual check-ins with assigned campuses and establish appropriate cadence of meetings (some in-person, on campus) with each assigned campus using a fluid, needs-based analysis. Collaborate with Chancellor’s Office personnel to conduct regularly scheduled campus compliance reviews. Monitor data management practices for assigned campuses (with support from the Systemwide Data specialist). Oversee campus Title IX Coordinators’ compliance with CSU complaint process including intake, the provision of supportive measures, investigations, preparation for live hearings and other resolution processes. Collaborate with assigned campuses in the recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews of campus Title IX Coordinators/DHR Administrators. Assist campuses during staffing transition in Civil Rights offices. In collaboration with the Systemwide Director of Prevention and Education and the Office of General Counsel, deliver presentations, training, and resource materials related to Civil Rights programming and services to campus Civil Rights personnel, external consultants (e.g., hearing officers and investigators) and other constituencies (including systemwide affinity and administrator groups). Chancellor’s Office and Systemwide Duties Serve as a subject-matter expert to other Systemwide Civil Rights Directors on select (including emerging) topics, as assigned by the Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights Programming and Services. Assist Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights Programming and Services in connection with preparing reports and responding to audits. Serve on Civil Rights-related committees and work groups charged with developing and revising policy and data management protocols. Other duties as assigned, including serving on Chancellor’s Office committees and work groups; serving as Title IX Coordinator/DHR Administrator for Chancellor’s Office operations (reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources). Qualifications This position requires: Master's degree, juris doctor or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Experience in a higher education, judicial, or regulatory compliance setting highly preferred. Minimum of 5 years of related experience, including extensive experience in Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, VAWA, CA FEHA, equity, equal opportunity, and civil rights compliance and programming. Must have demonstrated expertise in implementing compliance requirements through the lens of care. Demonstrated experience in interacting effectively with members of the community from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of federal and state gender/sex antidiscrimination laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices. Application Period Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by

January 10, 2025 . Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed. How To Apply Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application. 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.

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