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Equal Opportunity & Title IX Program Director (3 Openings)

Maricopa Community College district
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
United States, Arizona, Tempe
2411 West 14th Street (Show on map)
May 23, 2025
Equal Opportunity & Title IX Program Director (3 Openings) Job ID: 321376 Location: District Support Services Cntr Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary Range $82,790.00 - $107,627.00/annually, DOE Grade 121 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world. We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college. We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year. Benefits Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD: Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package: * Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage * Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time * 20 Paid Observed Holidays * Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage * Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions * Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b) * Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents * Annual Professional Development Funding * Flexible Work Schedules Employee Health & Wellness Programs: * District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars * Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter * Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services * Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings * Pre-Retirement Planning Events * Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) Job Summary The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) Office of General Counsel has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and knowledgeable Equal Opportunity & Title IX Program Director to provide regional leadership and support across our 10-college district. The Equal Opportunity & Title IX Program Director is essential to supporting the Title IX/ Title VI Office and its efforts to ensure compliance with anti-discrimination laws and oversees and coordinates all aspects of Title IX and Title VI compliance, helping ensure a safe, respectful, and equitable environment for students, faculty, and staff. From managing complex investigations and resolving complaints to providing outreach, training, and guidance, this position is a key part in promoting a culture of fairness and accountability. This role will support and help guide efforts related to protected class discrimination complaints and will collaborate with the Title IX Analyst for Pregnant and Parenting to address nuanced accommodations and service needs, and may also involve coordinating services for pregnant and parenting students. Additional responsibilities include oversight of regional athletics and scholarship Title IX compliance, contributing to risk assessment and compliance strategies, and collaborating with colleagues across the district as needed. If you're passionate about equity, skilled in compliance, and ready to make a meaningful impact across a dynamic college system, we encourage you to apply! Essential Functions 40% - Manages and provides oversight for District-wide Title IX and Title VI case management: Responsible for consistent and compliant application of complaint procedures throughout the lifecycle of the complaint, including intake, assignment of any needed supportive measures. (including emergency and interim measures), complaint evaluation, investigation, informal resolution, adjudication, appeal, and implementation of sanctions or remedies. Ensures all complaint processes and investigations are prompt, thorough, effective, and impartial. Provides oversight and guidance to investigators and conducts investigations, as needed, always ensuring investigations are conducted in a timely manner. Ensures that investigation/case management plans are developed and followed for each complaint and that each party is provided a fair and neutral process that complies with all relevant law and policy. Interviews parties and witnesses, ensuring interviews are accurately documented. Identifies, gathers, coordinates, and assesses information and evidence relevant to the investigation, and uses it to prepare comprehensive investigative reports, including exhibits, appendices, and/or supporting materials. Oversees the quality and integrity of all reports and complaint responses. Ensures investigation reports document key steps and decision-making in the investigation, provides parties with appropriate notice and opportunities to review and respond to information collected in the investigation and draft investigative reports, and provides investigative reports and records to the appropriate decision-maker(s). Prepares and/or conducts final reviews of investigation reports and other closing documents, including findings and analysis by investigators, informal resolution facilitators, decision-makers, and appellate decision-makers, and ensures all investigations are concluded with comprehensive and well-documented reports or other documentation. Facilitates collaboration between the investigations team and other departments, as needed, to ensure a coordinated response to incidents. Identifies, recommends, and oversees appropriate action to address and resolve findings of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Directs and monitors compliance with record-keeping requirements, including maintaining an up-to-date roster of reports and complaints, informal resolutions, investigations, decisions, recommendations, supportive measures, and other information related to reports and complaints, supervising the maintenance of the electronic and paper filing systems and archiving files when appropriate. Maintains accurate, confidential case documentation using Advocate Symplicity Student Conduct, Title IX, and Behavioral Intervention Management Systems. Stays informed of emerging trends and changes in laws related to civil rights investigations and ensures the District's practices remain current. Identifies and implements improvements in investigative processes and methodologies. 40% - Leads efforts in the region to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements related to Title IX and Title VI, emphasizing both compliance and education as key priorities: Under the direction of the Title IX Coordinator, develops and provides trainings for Title IX (to include pregnancy & parenting) and Title VI. Develops and delivers outreach materials such as presentations, online modules, and printed guides. Is knowledgeable on trends and updates impacting equity and civil rights both internally and externally, and serves as a partner and advisor to campus leaders to help them maintain current and responsive practices. Works collaboratively with the Title IX Coordinator and others across the Colleges to ensure informed and consistent communication around policy implementation. Identifies and implements measures to promote awareness and understanding of civil rights policies and procedures. Identifies and remediates patterns related to discrimination-based and retaliation, including by reviewing and summarizing data related to reports and complaints, assisting in implementing and coordinating campus climate surveys, assisting in preparing and presenting periodic reports on investigation trends, outcomes, and areas for improvement to leadership and taking action to address concerns when identified. Maintains current knowledge of non-discrimination laws, compliance regulations, agency guidance, due process protections, and other relevant legal issues. Is able to effectively communicate sensitive matters in a variety of modalities and can engage and collaborate with a wide variety of people, including administrators, faculty, staff, students, community partners, and law enforcement. Serves as subject matter expert on compliance requirements and efforts, including maintaining professional qualifications through ongoing training and professional development. 10% - Serves as an expert and resource for the Title IX Analyst (Pregnancy & Parenting) for pregnancy and parenting requests and processing within the assigned areas: Manages complex pregnancy and parenting requests and determines final reasonable accommodations and modifications. Serve as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the assigned District region. 10% - Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, educational leadership, or related field, and four (4) years of educational program administration experience that includes two (2) years of case management and investigation. OR An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above, sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered. Desired Qualifications Juris Doctor degree. Title IX Investigator and or EEO investigator training certification. Three (3) years or more of progressively responsible experience in a related field. Three (3) years of experience conducting and supervising investigations alleging harassment and /or discrimination. Three (3) years or more working with Federal and State civil rights and discrimination laws and guidelines, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, and the ADA, and demonstrated knowledge of best practices as they relate to higher education compliance with such laws and guidelines. Three (3 )years of experience working in an office that administers equal opportunity, affirmative action, compliance issues, and/or other investigative offices. Three (3) years or more of experience conducting and supervising investigations alleging harassment and /or discrimination, and experience working with Federal and State laws, anti-discrimination laws, regulations and guidelines, and employment laws and practices (Title VII, Title IX, VAWA, the ADA/Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and other federal and state civil rights laws). Special Working Conditions The position will be located at MCCCD District office located at 2411 W. 14th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281. The position may be required to travel to colleges, as needed, to fulfill the role. How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or; Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load) Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position. Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview. Additional Requirements Applicants are required to submit a writing sample with their application that demonstrates investigative report writing and/or analytical skills. Posting Close Date Open until filled First Review Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Applications received after the review date may not be screened. EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321376&PostingSeq=1 jeid-dedc734ebb41a9448cd770142e7b64d9