SYSTEMWIDE TITLE IX DIRECTOR

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Position Base: Oakland
Location: UCOP - Franklin Building

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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Systemwide Title IX Office (STIXO), which is part of the Systemwide Office of Civil Rights, provides direction and support for the Title IX offices at the university's 10 campuses, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), and the academic medical centers, as well as the Office of the President. STIXO assists in implementing systemwide initiatives and best practices to address sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment and related retaliation, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. STIXO also provides investigative guidance and develops and delivers education and training to Title IX offices and other university partners involved in preventing and responding to sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment and violence.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Systemwide Title IX Director ensures systemwide oversight and compliance with respect to Title IX operations, policy, and procedures, as well as all related government regulations. Oversees activities related to audit, evaluation, correction, active monitoring, on-site review and investigation to ensure consistent and quality institutional prevention and response to all sex discrimination and related allegations and issues. Provides advice, guidance, and assistance to the Office of the President. Co-supervises and provides direction to all local Title IX Officers. Recognized as an influential and knowledgeable leader. Makes final decisions for the organization and ensures achievement of strategic and mission-driven objectives. Decisions will have a serious impact on the overall success of the organization. Regularly tracks patterns and trends and reports Title IX activities to the Executive Director of the Systemwide Office of Civil Rights and to the President, and as required, to the Regents.

Responsibilities

60% Systemwide Title IX Strategy, Compliance, Policy

• Advises all levels of the leadership on Title IX compliance and systemwide objectives. Interprets and implements systemwide policy on sexual violence and sexual harassment. Serves as systemwide expert on all Title IX program, policy, and legal issues.
• Oversees Systemwide Title IX Office/Team and all location Title IX programs and coordinators.
• Develops and implements guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure systemwide Title IX compliance.
• Monitors or implements legal or policy compliance measures and evaluations.
• Serves as a central point of contact for internal units and university offices that partner with Title IX, such as student affairs, HR, academic personnel, academic senate, legal, campus Centers for Advocacy Resources and Education (CARE), the health enterprise, and campus police.
• Partners with the UC Health enterprise to strengthen prevention, response, and resolution of reports of sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, in the clinical setting.
• Interacts with senior management, outside agencies, and campus partners as appropriate.
• Manages and serves as ex-officio member of Title IX Student Advisory Board.

20% Comprehensive (Title IX, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), etc.) Data Management

• Oversees analysis of systemwide data to identify patterns, trends, and systemic issues with respect to sex discrimination and utilizes the data to inform appropriate responsive action steps.
• Coordinates systemwide review of campus reports.
• Develops assessment tools and metrics for program reporting as required by law and university objectives.
• Oversees administration of systemwide case management system for documenting campus and location reports of sex discrimination, including harassment, and response/outcomes.
• Liaises with federal and state government relations offices and lawmakers on relevant regulations and legislation.

10% Leadership and Communication

• Serves as organizational spokesperson on Title IX issues and activities, including with media.
• Develops communications, publications, and web content as necessary.
• Disseminates for systemwide implementation legal, policy, and procedure updates.

10% Training and Education

• Develops and/or coordinates trainings of Title IX personnel and other campus partners to ensure legal compliance, consistency, and best practices.
• Oversees proactive Title IX-related prevention education for students, faculty, and staff.
• Coordinates development, distribution, and implementation of guidance documents, templates, and related materials for Title IX personnel to guide their work and ensure consistent implementation of Title IX policies and procedures.
• Ensures training materials are fully compliant with all current legal, regulatory, policy, and other standards/requirements.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of combined education and experience with at least 7 years of direct experience in Title IX in higher education, governmental civil rights agencies, or related field.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to direct a variety of program areas within ethics and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with management to identify and mitigate key compliance and ethics risks.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner. This includes findings for specific compliance and ethics program issues and risk areas.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation, consultation and communication skills across a wide variety of audiences for different areas of Title IX program development and compliance.
• Excellent ability to synthesize, convey, and explain information to individuals of all levels of the organization.
• Extensive knowledge of Title IX compliance and policies, best practices and systems; human and other resource planning, analytical and comprehensive project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to work as a leader in a collaborative environment, to exercise good judgment, and bring about consensus on sensitive and politically-charged issues.
• Ability to manage and develop professional staff, including local officers/staff and campus locations.
• Advanced knowledge of the compliance and ethics profession, theories, and standards. Professional knowledge of Human Resources/employment case law, trends, and issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Management or supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge developing and delivering quality, dynamic training for a diverse audience.
• Experience working with academic medical centers and/or other clinical/healthcare settings.
• Experience with civil rights in education and/or employment issues in other protected categories, including race, disability, etc.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training required
• JD or advanced degree preferred

Travel Requirements
5% Occasional travel to campuses and/or legislature throughout state of California

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The selected candidate must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, California and will be required to report to work in Oakland, CA on an agreed upon schedule.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Job Title: Ethics and Compliance MGR 3
Job Code: 006057
Salary Grade: Grade 29

Payscale: $235,000 - $260,000, commensurate with experience

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is July 31, 2024. The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. EEO/AA Employer UC Nondiscrimination Policy

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