Employee Relations Title IX Specialist

Administrative Faculty Non Tenure Track Benefits Eligible.

Western Nevada College is recruiting for an Employee Relations & Title IX Specialist. This position coordinates and facilitates the institutions compliance with Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and Western Nevada College (WNC) policy as well as local State and federal regulations including but not limited to: Title IX Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Clery and ADA. Conducts outreach training and investigations including personnel investigations as well as data tracking analysis and reporting.

The position is based on WNCs Carson campus however some travel is required to the Fallon and Douglas campuses as part of this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as the Title IX Coordinator Including: Title IX training education and outreach; receive reports of unlawful discrimination and harassment from employees and students; act as a neutral party throughout the process and ensure equitable treatment of all parties; organize manage and track cases/reports; conduct prompt and impartial investigations of complaints; coordinate hearings and decisions; appropriately route challenges and appeals; monitor proposed changes in policies laws regulations and best practices; maintain accurate and thorough case records; maintain knowledge and certifications; and manage the Title IX budget.

Personnel Investigations Including: Conduct prompt and impartial investigations of alleged violations of the employee code of conduct and penalties and prohibitions; and compose comprehensive investigation reports.

External Agency Complaint Investigation and Response Including: Investigate complaints made to Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other applicable authorities; work with WNC legal counsel to respond on behalf of the institution.

Equal Opportunity (EO) and Affirmative Action (AA) Including: Timely completion of the annual Affirmative Action Plan; monitor EO and AA efforts and recommend enhancements and initiatives; conduct periodic audits and assess the effectiveness of EO and AA efforts.

ADA ADA Section 504 Pregnant Worker Fairness Act (PWFA) and Nevada PWFA Compliance Including: Ensure compliance with ADA and section 504 as well as PWFA and Nevada PWFA; engage in the interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations for employees; work with WNC Disability Support Services on reasonable accommodations for qualified students with known limitations due to pregnancyrelated conditions; and manage the employee accommodations budget.

Jeanne Clery Act Compliance Including: Serve as the WNC Clery Compliance Coordinator; serve as the chair of the WNC Clery Committee; serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); work closely with the University Police Departments Clery Compliance Officer on Clery crime reports and the Annual Security Report (ASR); and identify and oversee training of CSAs.

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and SaVE Act Compliance Including: Manage reporting statistics and applicable inclusions in the ASR; ensure prompt and fair application of procedures; provide information on rights procedures campus resources possible sanctions and protective measures; and ensure applicable education or training is provided to employees and students.

Reporting Including: Complete the Human Resources section of annual IPEDS reporting; complete annual VETS 4212 reporting; and develop and complete other related reports as directed.

Policy Procedure and Website Updates Including: Annually review applicable institutional policies and procedures and make updates as needed; draft and propose new applicable polices and take them through a shared governance approval process; and periodically update and improve applicable webpages.

Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree; AND
Three years of related professional experience reflected on rsum which includes:

• Conducting investigations;

• Ensuring compliance; AND

• Interpreting and administering complex laws regulations and policies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with educational laws specifically civil rights in education

• Experience in student conduct or an office of discrimination and harassment

• Title IX training or certifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information

• Proficiency in common computer applications and platforms

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work and effectively collaborate with wideranging groups

• Critical thinking analytical conflict resolution and problemsolving skills

• Ability to exercise consistent good judgment and make decisions in complex situations

• Ability to develop and present training and educational programs

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks manage multiple deadlines and work independently

• Time and task management skills

• Resourcefulness and initiative

• Ability to independently seek out training and certification opportunities to remedy knowledge gaps

• Ability to learn from errors determine appropriate corrective action and prevent repeat occurrences

• A working knowledge of current laws regulations and guidance related to sex gender identity and sexual orientation discrimination in schools including Title IX as well as rules and guidance adopted by NSHE and WNC

• Ability to interpret federal State and local equal opportunity and nondiscrimination laws and regulations including Title IX ADA ADA 504 VAWA and other applicable laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination harassment or retaliation

• Knowledge of current and emerging legislation issues best practices and trends as appropriate to the position

• Ability to maintain objectivity and neutrality

• Ability to speak with individuals about sensitive and difficult topics including but not limited to sexual experiences

• Ability to cope with human suffering

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individuals and their needs

Minimum Starting Salary Information:

• Resume

• Contact information for three professional references

This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior or Open until filled.

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcript is sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Western Nevada College Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment.

Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

Employment is contingent on the completion of appropriate background verification which may include criminal history credit history sex and violent offender registry education verification licensure and employment history to be administered by the Western Nevada College Human Resources office.