Associate Director of Equal Opportunity & Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Assoc. Director 3)

Associate Director of Equal Opportunity and Deputy Title IX Coordinator The Associate Director of Equal Opportunity and Deputy Title IX Coordinator serves as the College's Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer and lead investigator. Reporting to the Director of Title IX and Institutional Compliance, the Associate Director will play a significant role in supporting compliance with federal, state, and College affirmative action and equal employment opportunity laws, policies, regulations and related statutes including: the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace and related provisions of the New Jersey Administrative Code, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, and Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 ("Title IX"). The Associate Director works closely with senior administrators, advises on complex employee and student matters, and plays a central role in promoting fair, equitable, and legally compliant processes across the College. Examples of DutiesDUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Monitors compliance with AA/EEO laws, policies, regulations, and programs, and works with various campus constituencies to facilitate an understanding of how to apply these policies and programs to daily actions, behaviors, and decisions. Responsible for the investigation and resolution of student and employee Title VII and state discrimination, harassment, and hostile work environment complaints. Prepares detailed reports of investigations in a timely manner and makes recommendations on dispositions to the President or the President's designee in accordance with the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace. Partner with the Department of People Operations and Employee Resources (POER) to monitor the College's recruitment, selection, and employment policies, including review of search committee composition and applicant pool analysis. Serve as the Affirmative Action Representative on college-wide faculty committees related to the Tenure, Promotion, Career Development, Faculty Scholarship Fund, Sabbaticals processes, and Professional Staff Promotion. Oversees college-wide distribution of the New Jersey Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace on an annual basis in compliance with New Jersey state regulations and statutory mandates. Serves as the College's AA/EEO liaison to state and federal agencies. Attends statewide bimonthly AA/EEO Officers' Meetings. Responsible for federal and state reporting requirements and related statistical analysis. Oversees implementation and monitoring of the College's Workforce Development Plan in partnership with the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. Reviews workforce analyses and statistical reports regarding recruitment, hiring, and other employment actions to monitor AA/EEO compliance. Serves as the Deputy Title IX Coordinator, including: Serves as a Title IX Investigator on an as-needed basis. Preside over the Title IX hearing process on an as-needed basis as the Hearing Chair, including review of investigative reports, analyzing witness statements, and making recommendations on dispositions, including recommending sanctions as appropriate. Effectively manages the duties of the Title IX Coordinator in their absence. Case Management: Ensures case management data and documentation of outreach, interim and support measures, and all reports are up-to-date and maintained accurately. Provides monthly updates regarding case resolution, trends, and case management status. Collaborating with on- and off-campus resources, support services, and law enforcement in resolving complaints; Safeguards the confidentiality of information and exercises discretion with confidential information.