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Director, Gender Equity and Title IX
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Position Number: 5481418
Location: Pasadena, CA
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

Director, Gender Equity and Title IX

Pasadena City College

Salary: $131,777.52 - $160,751.52 AnnuallyManagement Association M-2

Job Type: Classified Administrator

Job Number: 06591

Location: Pasadena, CA

Department: Institutional Equity, Diversity & Justice

Closing: Continuous

OPEN UNTIL FILLED
FIRST REVIEW WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2024, 11:59PM.

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (Title IX Administrator), the position is responsible for ensuring District-wide compliance with Title IX regulations; comprehensive student, staff, and faculty training programs; and compiling relevant information and conducting investigations for cases alleging stalking, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, sexual harassment, LGBTQ+ concerns, pregnancy discrimination involving students and any other sexual misconduct allegations.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Serve as Title IX Coordinator, managing all aspects of compliance with Title IX, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and related laws and regulations.

Update District policies and procedures on sex-based misconduct, discrimination, and gender-based violence to ensure legal compliance.

Oversee the Title IX complaint process, ensuring thorough documentation, prompt, fair, and impartial resolutions, and manage appeals, including issuing no-contact orders and other interim actions.

Ensure ongoing training and education for investigators and relevant parties on state and federal laws related to Title IX, sex-based harassment, discrimination, and trauma-informed practices.

Maintain and revise operational standards for responding to sex-based harassment, discrimination reports, pregnancy-related accommodations, and manage a comprehensive case management database.

Track incidents, assess patterns, identify risk areas, and develop targeted prevention and education programming, including annual training for faculty, staff, and students on their rights and obligations under Title IX.

Develop and provide engaging, evidence-based educational workshops on gender-based violence prevention for faculty, staff, and students.

Cultivate relationships with community-based victim service providers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to ensure access to services.

Collaborate with Student Conduct, Student Life, Campus Police, HR, Deans, Disabled Student Programs, Personal Counseling, and legal counsel, and assist with Clery Act compliance.

Monitor department goals, collaborate with university departments and community partners to implement programs and activities, and advise District leadership on Title IX and Gender Equity issues.

Participate in and chair various committees, including the Prevention Education Advisory Committee, Crisis Prevention and Response Team, and the Incident Management Team, planning ongoing student-facing prevention education in partnership with campus and community partners to meet Clery and VAWA requirements.

Directly manage all aspects of employee lifecycle including recruitment, transfers, suspensions, layoffs, recalls, promotions, terminations, task assignments, performance evaluations, rewards, disciplinary actions, and grievance resolution, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal requirements.

Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree, or higher, in business, or a related field such as human resources, education, social work, or psychology.
Two years of experience in the field of Title IX in institutions of higher education, including writing reports and assisting with Title IX training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Understanding of evidence-based prevention practices, behavior change theory, and trauma-informed best practices.
Knowledge of informal resolution options including mediation, restorative or transformative justice practices, and community-based victim assistance services.
Proficiency in conducting investigations, including interview methods, trauma-informed approaches, and maintaining detailed case files.
Background in Title IX/discrimination/harassment resolution process roles such as Coordinator, Investigator, or Decision-maker.
Understanding of current laws including Title IX, VAWA, Title VII, FERPA, and state/federal regulations as well as emerging Title IX trends, legal obligations, and initiatives.
Ability to develop and deliver educational curriculum and training on Title IX topics to students and employees.
Application of knowledge in analyzing complaints, advising administrators, conducting investigations, and developing training materials to ensure compliance with regulations.
Familiarity with the utilization of mediation, conflict resolution, and trauma-informed practices in sensitive situations.
Proficiency in using general office software and equipment for communication, data aggregation, and report development.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, objectivity, and impartiality in investigations.
Competence in conducting culturally responsive and trauma-informed interviews and investigations.
Staying updated with changes to federal and state regulations concerning Equal Employment Opportunity, Title IX, diversity, sexual harassment, and assault.
Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated experience working with communities who have been traditionally underserved by higher education and experience in the pedagogy reflecting intersections of race, culture, class, ethnic, and queer communities.?

CORE COMPETENCIES: The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position.

Knowledge of Title IX Regulations
Investigation and Compliance
Training and Education
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Cultural Competence and Sensitivity
Organizational and Management Skills

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pasadenaedu/classified/jobs/4580983/director-gender-equity-and-title-ix

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