University of California, Riverside Looking for Deputy Title IX and Civil Rights Officer Full Time

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Schedule: 8AM –
5PM

Salary: $107,200 – $157,200

Position Information

The Office of Title IX, Equal
Opportunity & Affirmative Action (Title IX/EOAA), within the Chief Compliance unit, is dedicated to promoting and integrating the principles
of equal opportunity, affirmative action, and inclusive excellence at UC Riverside. Title IX/EOAA strives to exceed legal requirements in
protecting the civil rights of those who live, study, and work at UCR. This includes the right to an environment free from discrimination
and harassment on the basis of the protected categories outlined in state, federal, and university non-discrimination laws and policies,
including sex, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, citizenship, genetic information or medical condition, military
service/protected veteran status, and age. As part of the Chief Compliance unit, the Office promotes a respectful, “speak-up” campus culture
in which retaliation is not tolerated. Title IX/EOAA leads the campus’s efforts to prevent and respond to all forms of sexual violence and
harassment under the UC Policy on Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment (SVSH Policy), and coordinates campus affirmative action programs and
Clery compliance. The Deputy Title IX and Civil Rights Officer reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) and supports the programs and
functions of Title IX/EOAA. The position serves as the campus Deputy Title IX Officer, performing delegated Title IX Officer functions under
the SVSH Policy and serving as the Title IX Officer in the AVC’s absence. The Deputy provides leadership, guidance, advice, and advocacy on
a wide range of issues requiring independent judgment, organizational skills, and diplomacy. The position oversees case intake and
resolution, as part of a team, conducting intakes and assessments of reports made by faculty, students, and staff and, as assigned,
resolving complex or high-profile matters. The Deputy Title IX and Civil Rights Officer supervises complaint resolution officers including
providing oversight of investigations and ensuring deadlines are met. The position promotes equal opportunity and affirmative action
programs including through leadership of committees and case management teams and conducting training and education programs.

The
salary range for the Deputy Title IX and Civil Rights Officer is $107,200 – $207,200 annually. The expected pay scale for this position is
up to $141,216 annually. We base placement within these ranges on the individual’s qualifications as they relate to this position.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take
over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of
California Vaccination Program Policy.

Education

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s
  degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience.
  Preferred
• J.D. or other terminal degree in a related field Preferred

Certifications

Experience

• Experience investigating sexual harassment or equivalently
  sensitive allegations in an empathetic and confidential manner Required
• 3 years of experience resolving civil
  rights complaints (Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, etc.) Preferred
• Relevant experience at an institution of
  higher education or a civil rights enforcement agency (e.g., EEOC, OCR, California Civil Rights Department)
  Preferred
• 8 – 13 years of related experience. Required

Minimum
Requirements

1. Advanced knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, case law, and guidance related to sexual
   harassment in the educational and employment setting.
2. Applies sound principles and standards in completing highly complex and
   technical assignments.
3. Expert knowledge of the complexities of sexual harassment, including sexual violence, in the postsecondary
   setting.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills to work independently with all levels of University personnel, including management and
   faculty, and to facilitate agreement on issues and corrective actions.
5. In-depth and demonstrated knowledge of best practices and
   methodologies for conducting investigations, including interviewing, gathering and analyzing evidence, and writing investigation
   reports.
6. Excellent skills in presenting information in a thorough and complete manner.
7. Ability to gather, organize, analyze,
   and report on issues and recommendations that are complex in nature. Ability to apply policy and legal concepts to
   issues.
8. Demonstrated skill, sensitivity and experience interacting with constituents who are diverse in characteristics such as age,
   education level, race, gender identity and expression, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a culturally-competent
   manner.
9. Excellent skills in complex decision making on critical issues.
10. Ability to communicate complex information to all
    levels of management and administrators in a clear and concise manner both written and verbal.
11. Demonstrated written and oral
    communication skills; skill building rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way; attentive listener.
12. Demonstrated understanding
    of the relevance of trauma in the context of sexual violence (for example, the neurobiology of trauma and trauma-informed investigation
    techniques).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Expert knowledge of University ethics and compliance policies,
   procedures and programs. Demonstrated grasp of ROI concepts.
2. Expert knowledge of the ethics and compliance profession, theories and
   systems of internal control, and professional compliance and investigations standards.
3. Ability to provide effective supervision of a
   specific program within the ethics and compliance
   functions.

Additional Information

In the Heart of
Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like
campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues
critical to growing communities’ air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student,
faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most
ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside
  is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine’s 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of
  universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the
  United States for social mobility. – U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national
  coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of
  color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. – Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the
  world for research, UCR’s Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. – Center for
  World University Rankings
• UCR’s distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science
  and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional
commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits
package, visit: Employee Benefits
Overview