Compliance Coordinator

About University at Albany:

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:

The Compliance Coordinator investigates discrimination complaints, including sexual misconduct, and reports to the Director of Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Intake complaints of unlawful discrimination, including sexual violence and retaliation from various sources, including but not limited to students, faculty, staff, or visitors to the University at Albany. Assist the Title IX Coordinator in the assessment and development of appropriate resolution processes and procedural protocol.
• Provide consultation, training, and education to students, faculty, and/or staff on discriminatory practices, policies, procedures, and options for resolution of complaint matters.
• Draft correspondence and provide opportunities to meet with all parties to a complaint to review their rights, options for support, accommodations, and reporting.
• Under the direction of the Title IX Coordinator, conduct prompt, impartial, equitable, and thorough administrative investigations in compliance with federal and state laws, executive orders, and University at Albany policies and procedures.
• Investigation duties will include but are not limited to developing an investigation plan, interviewing complainants and respondents, identifying and interviewing witnesses, identifying and collecting relevant documentation, appropriately documenting interviews and other investigation findings in a comprehensive and detailed report.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with other institutional divisions to ensure the promote and impartial adjudication.
• Attending meetings on behalf of TIX Coordinator when necessary.
• Supporting institutional efforts to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations including Title VI, VII, IX, the ADA, the Clery Act, NYS Ed Law 129-b, as well as university policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, sexual violence and retaliation.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution
• At least 2 years of experience conducting investigation related to sexual violence and/or workplace discrimination
• Demonstrated experience in crisis management
• Demonstrated experience working in a culturally diverse environment and effectively communicating with people from diverse backgrounds
• Evidence of excellent written and oral communication and human relations/interpersonal skills
• Understanding of trauma-informed practices and their application in investigation processes
• Strong analytical, communication and writing skills
• Knowledge of Title IX regulations, Clery Act, VAWA and other relevant federal and state laws
• Ability to maintain neutrality, impartiality and professionalism throughout investigations
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Assistant to Director 13, MP4; $70,000-75,000.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

Pursuant to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is permitted to rely on, orally or in writing seek, request, or require in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current wage, or salary history as a condition to be interviewed, or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation, and for the purpose of verifying information, may such requests be made.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected] .

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Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=169687

Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
• Contact information for three professional references
• Provide a sample of investigative report outline. In the outline make sure to detail the purpose for each section

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Closing date for receipt of applications: April 30, 2024