Assistant Director - Civil Rights Compliance

Title:

1157-NN - Assistant Director

Business Title:

Assistant Director - Civil Rights Compliance

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious information is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The Assistant Director - Civil Rights Compliance assists with overall management and supervision of the Compliance & Civil Rights (CCR), which serves all Washington State University (WSU) campuses. Under the direction of the Director: Manages system civil rights compliance activities. Oversees development and manages CCR's trainings on matters relating to discrimination, sexual harassment (including sex and gender based violence). Assist in management of the administration function with CCR. Supervises CCR civil rights compliance staff. This position is also assigned the ADA Coordinator title and is responsible for working with the unit's leadership to coordinate WSU's efforts to comply with title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and other federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities. The position also works with unit leadership to implement the University's Affirmative Action Plan and EEO programs.

Required Qualifications:

Positions require a Bachelor's degree in relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least one (1) year of managerial experience. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directional assignment. Positions may require applicable licensure and/or certification.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience conducting administrative or legal investigations. Demonstrated conflict resolution and facilitation skills.

• Experience writing detailed reports; reviewing and processing detailed document, laws, and regulations; carefully analyzing information; handling confidential personnel issues, and giving presentations.

• Demonstrated knowledge in applying and interpreting federal and state laws regulations, and rules related to state institutions of higher education and civil rights compliance, including ADA, Clery, AA, and Title IX. A

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a diverse team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Law degree of Master's degree in a relevant field (human resources, management, education, etc.)

• Knowledge of Title IX, ADA, and Affirmative Action regulation and requirements. Knowledge of EEO laws and requirement.

• Experience working in higher education) Demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of inclusiveness.

• Experience working with diverse or under-represented populations.

• Fluency in a second language.

• Working knowledge of WSU administrative environment.

Additional Information:

Monthly Salary: $5,416.00-$6,416.00/Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience.
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99264

Area/College: Finance and Administration, Risk Management and Compliance
Department Name: Compliance and Civil Rights

Department Link: ccr.wsu.edu

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Posting Close Date: Screening will begin on November 16, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume 2) a cover letter and 3) contact information for professional references. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:

Resume

Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .

Title:

1157-NN - Assistant Director

Business Title:

Assistant Director - Civil Rights Compliance

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious information is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The Assistant Director - Civil Rights Compliance assists with overall management and supervision of the Compliance & Civil Rights (CCR), which serves all Washington State University (WSU) campuses. Under the direction of the Director: Manages system civil rights compliance activities. Oversees development and manages CCR's trainings on matters relating to discrimination, sexual harassment (including sex and gender based violence). Assist in management of the administration function with CCR. Supervises CCR civil rights compliance staff. This position is also assigned the ADA Coordinator title and is responsible for working with the unit's leadership to coordinate WSU's efforts to comply with title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and other federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities. The position also works with unit leadership to implement the University's Affirmative Action Plan and EEO programs.

Required Qualifications:

Positions require a Bachelor's degree in relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least one (1) year of managerial experience. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directional assignment. Positions may require applicable licensure and/or certification.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience conducting administrative or legal investigations. Demonstrated conflict resolution and facilitation skills.

• Experience writing detailed reports; reviewing and processing detailed document, laws, and regulations; carefully analyzing information; handling confidential personnel issues, and giving presentations.

• Demonstrated knowledge in applying and interpreting federal and state laws regulations, and rules related to state institutions of higher education and civil rights compliance, including ADA, Clery, AA, and Title IX. A

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a diverse team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Law degree of Master's degree in a relevant field (human resources, management, education, etc.)

• Knowledge of Title IX, ADA, and Affirmative Action regulation and requirements. Knowledge of EEO laws and requirement.

• Experience working in higher education) Demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of inclusiveness.

• Experience working with diverse or under-represented populations.

• Fluency in a second language.

• Working knowledge of WSU administrative environment.

Additional Information:

Monthly Salary: $5,416.00-$6,416.00/Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience.
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99264

Area/College: Finance and Administration, Risk Management and Compliance
Department Name: Compliance and Civil Rights

Department Link: ccr.wsu.edu

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Posting Close Date: Screening will begin on November 16, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume 2) a cover letter and 3) contact information for professional references. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:

Resume

Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .