Director, Student Equity & Title IX

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Fountain Valley, CA - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 122004 - 162143
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Definition

Coastline College

Coastline College established in 1976 as the nations first campus-free college has evolved from a college beyond walls into a leader in online competency-based correspondence and in-person education. Serving diverse student populations Coastline offers associate degrees and certificates that lead to career advancement transfer and personal empowerment. Committed to equity we meet students where they are delivering innovative instruction and services to promote success as reflected in our College mission:

Mission&Values

We value and respect diversity in all its forms and seek candidates whose professional experience and service advance anti-racism equity and social justice. Successful candidates will help all students regardless of backgroundachieve their educational goals particularly those from historically underrepresented communities.

Coastline College serves approximately 18000 students awards over 2000 degrees and certificates and transfers over 2000 students to four-year institutions annually. Coastline College offers two-year associate degrees and certificates. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) Coastline College reflects the dynamic diversity of the region.

We are looking for candidates who have the desire and ability to cultivate a welcoming student-centered culture that positively engages and impacts our diverse student population through the promotion of diversity equity inclusion social justice accessibility and anti-racism (DEISAA). At Coastline College we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that includes every race religion gender socioeconomic status ethnicity veterans sexual orientation and people with varied abilities. Coastline College is seeking applications from candidates whose professional experience and service advance anti-racism anti-oppression equity and justice in career education fields and contributes to the Colleges mission and vision.

We are committed to achieving equally high outcomes for all students. Successful candidates will share our vision and will work with us to help all students regardless of background and level of preparation achieve their educational goals. We welcome candidates whose experiences have facilitated their understanding of traditionally underrepresented racial minority communities.

Coastline College Employee-Student Demographic Information

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About the Position

The Office of Student Equity and Title IX is located in the Student Services Division of Coastline College. The vision of Student Services is to demonstrate an uncompromised commitment to students by elevating equitable outcomes partnering across the college empowering our community demystifying the navigation of educational journeys and providing welcoming and holistic student support.

The Office of Student Equity is committed to the holistic growth of student development by providing wrap-around services that are centered in equity and access of student needs. The office aims to support students through programs and resources that help each student achieve their educational goals. The Director of Student Equity and Title IX provides leadership over the colleges Student Equity Plan and equity grants which includes but is not limited to the Basic Needs Program Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Achievement Program Dreamers Resources Program International Student Programs and Umoja. Additionally the office is provides guidance and ensures compliance of Title IX prevention education and response for the college as the Title IX Coordinator.

Summary:
Plans directs and coordinates the colleges student equity and Title IX programs and services. Directs high school and college-level outreach activities to promote the programs and identify potential student-participants. Serves as the primary investigator in Title IX student equity and allegations of discrimination harassment and other areas covered within the programs.
Distinguishing Career Features:
The Director Student Equity and Title IX directs and coordinates integral student services assuring equity and safety. The Director provides leadership and oversight for implementing the campus equity framework and accomplishing short and long range goals and strategies for equity inclusion and alignment with the mission of the College. Additionally the Director oversees Title IX activities including managing Title IX delegates procedures for receiving and investigating complaints and collaborating with Human Resources Student Conduct Campus Safety and Athletics to assure staff and students are trained aware of rights and the College is compliant.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific duties may vary among departments and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties:
1. Lead and oversee the development of the colleges Student Equity (SE) program and activities including monitoring and management of budget.
2. Lead and oversee student equity strategies for the college through effective collaboration with faculty staff administration and students.
3. Oversee activities within the administration of Student Equity including resource development and personnel management in accordance with laws regulations District policies procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
4. Develop and present all reports and other required documentation on a timely basis in compliance with the District college and State Chancellors Office.
5. Develop and implement high impact programs that encourage enrollment of underrepresented and disadvantaged students; collaborate with faculty administration and staff to establish academic financial social and cultural support systems that encourage retention and inclusion in the college community.
6. Plan develop implement and manage comprehensive programs and services for educationally and socio-economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented students.
7. Collaborate with Research and Institutional Effectiveness to plan facilitate and coordinate research and professional development strategies and activities for the Student Equity and Achievement and Study Equity Plans that is based on data driven assessment.
8. Develop write and implement other complementary grants. Coordinate and align work with other complementary grants and programs in support of student achievement retention and completion.
9. Develop and Implement SE processes and procedures to ensure program meets grant compliance performance review and generation of reports.
10. Develop methods and processes to support equity and inclusion in the colleges learning
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11. Support SE activities with community and social agencies to recruit identified populations.

Title IX areas of responsibility:
12. Investigates develops reports and presents investigation findings and recommendations for corrective action to administration as appropriate. Identifies opportunities for systemic corrective action recommends changes to policies or operational practices and/or
implementation of training to reduce recurrence of complaints.
13. Ensures implementation and compliance with applicable California Community College policies and procedures to ensure that annual Title IX training and regularly scheduled workshops will be provided to all faculty staff and students.
14. Serves as the subject matter expert on investigative practice.
15. Independently formulates plans processes and timetables to conduct accurate complete and thorough investigations within the specific timeframes and standards articulated in the California Community College policies and procedures or applicable laws.
16. Reviews interprets analyzes and evaluates witness statements documents and other evidence collected during the investigation.
17. Oversees all Title IX activities including managing Title IX delegates and college officers that receive and/or investigate complaints including but not limited to Human Resources Student Conduct Campus Safety and Athletics.
18. Oversees and maintains all Title IX grievance files disposition reports and other records.
19. Prepares comprehensive accurate factual and analytical investigative reports for management and/or legal counsel; prepares and presents annual report to college administration and the Board of Trustees.
20. Trains faculty management and staff responsible for implementing Title IX grievance procedures.
21. Advise complainants respondents and witnesses of applicable policies and procedures.
22. Provides consultative services to the campus community regarding issues of student discrimination harassment retaliation and other related matters.
23. In collaboration with District and college Human Resources coordinates and provides training for students related to their rights under Title IX.
24. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
25. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 Code of Professional Ethics.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Knowledge and Skills

1. The position requires specialized professional knowledge of the principles and audiences for Student Equity and Title IX programs including evaluation budget management and compliance with local state and federal laws regulations policies and procedures.
2. Requires working knowledge of college development theory and student equity issues on a community college campus.
3. Requires specialized knowledge of and skill at developing and implementing a plan of accountability for Student Equity and Title IX as related to state regulations.
4. Requires knowledge of best supervisory performance management and team building practices.
5. Requires working knowledge of the California Community College Student Equity Program guidelines and regulations.
6. Requires working knowledge of general evaluation and statistical methodology for preparation of research evaluation and reports.
7. Requires working knowledge of and skill at assessing understanding articulating and evaluating information technology needs and solutions to support these areas of responsibility.
8. Requires well-developed oral and written language skills to prepare reports and professional correspondence.
9. Requires well-developed human relations skills to initiate contact and develop work relationships with educators agencies and students conduct performance reviews deliver presentations and convey technical information to a wide variety of audiences.
10. Requires knowledge of college district community and social service referral sources.

Abilities
1. Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
2. Requires the ability to develop program standards and measurable outcomes.
3. Requires the ability to learn interpret and apply State Education Code Government Code
Title IX and other federal and state regulations as related to the responsibilities of the position.
4. Requires the ability to develop and administer budgets.
5. Requires the ability to successfully serve as a college and District representative to large groups of students faculty and members of the community.
6. Requires understanding of sensitivity to and commitment to meeting the needs of individuals from diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds.
7. Requires the ability to work collaboratively and productively with internal and external constituencies to identify and recruit students enhance student engagement and retention and success.
8. Requires the ability to advocate for the programs they oversee and supervise and support the core values of the college.
9. Requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students faculty staff and community members.
10. Requires the ability to direct train and coordinate office staff and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Physical Abilities
1. The general physical demands working conditions and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
2. Essential functions will vary by position.
3. As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) the District shall engage in a timely good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who because of their disability are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law

Education and Experience:
Must possess a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Education or Public Administration and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience. Must have at least one year of experience in conducting discrimination harassment and retaliation investigations. Must have one year of developing and delivering effective training programs. Or any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.
Desired Qualifications:
A Masters degree from an accredited institution or Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited institution with experience in student equity and working within collective bargaining contracts.
Demonstrated expertise in overseeing budgets and administering grant allocations to ensure compliance fiscal accountability and alignment with institutional priorities.

Additional Information:
The incumbent in this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth as a condition of employment.
Licenses and Certificates:
Requires a valid driver license.

This job specification describes the general nature of the work performed representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties work steps and skills required of the job.

Note:(DEISAA - Diversity Equity Inclusion Social Justice Anti-Racism and Accessibility)The Coast Community College District (Orange Coast College Golden West College and Coastline College) continue to strengthen our efforts around diversity equity inclusion and access. The Coast Community College District is focused on creating a culture of inclusive excellence by uplifting employees and students through an environment that is equitable diverse inclusive and accessible. We have a strong commitment to DEISAA - Diversity Equity Inclusion Social Justice Anti-Racism and Accessibility) and will be actively listening assessing and evaluating this throughout each stage of the application recruitment and interview process.


Conditions of Employment

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This is a full-time classified administrator position. The normal hours of work will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with the flexibility to occasionally work extended hours and/or weekends if necessary to meet the departments needs. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. The District provides medical dental and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee.(Salary Schedule: DG-8)

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies procedures and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 ) The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students staff administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the Districts strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Pay Philosophy:Coast Community College District through policies practices and other benefit programs delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity inclusion and workforce general it is the policy of the District to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees.

Application Requirements: Application materials must be electronically submitted online at be considered for employment.

Incomplete applications application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).

A complete application packet includes:
1. A complete Coast Community College DistrictOnline Employment Application.
2. Responses to Supplemental Questions (please provide clear and detailed responses as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your résumé put see résumé or N/A or leave blank).
3. ACover Letter highlighting your experiences relevant to this position and addressing the minimum and essential qualifications including your demonstrated evidence of D.E.I.A. (Diversity Equity Inclusion Access). (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).
4. A current Résumé of professional and educational background and experience (upload as a separate attachment -PDF recommended).
5. Equivalency Request Form and supporting documentation if applicable. (uploaded as separate attachments - PDF recommended)


Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office forassistance or call 714.438.4716.
*Note: We have a strong focus and importance on D.E.I.A. and Anti-Racism (Diversity Equity Inclusion Accessibility and will be actively listening assessing and evaluating this throughout each stage of the application recruitment and interview process.

Submission of all required application information and materials is the responsibility of the applicant. All application materials become the property of the Coast Community College District and will NOT be copied or returned. To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. If you do not know an answer please indicate so but do not leave any space blank.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Any documents that you are unable to attach can be emailed to. Emails must clearly indicate the job you are applying to and your full name.

Additional Information

Selection Procedure


  • All online applications received by the application deadline will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.
  • Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application materials for each desired position.
  • Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest committee evaluation will be invited to an interview.
  • If any travel is required for an applicant to participate in person during the interview process this will be done soat the candidates own expense.
  • During the interview candidates may be asked to conduct a short oral demonstration/presentation on a previously announced topic as well as participate in a writing exercise or hands-on practical.
  • Consideration will also be given to factors in addition to education and experience including but not limited to professional development ability to work with others and commitment to meet student needs.
  • The search committee will rate the candidates responses to the interview questions the demonstration/presentation and the applicable writing exercises and/or hands-on practicals. Based on this rating a number of candidates will be recommended to move forward and will be invited for a second-level interview.
  • The hiring manager will conduct reference checks on the final district reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews.
  • The campus President will make the final recommendation for employment to the Board of Trustees.
  • The start date will be determined based on the needs of the campus and the conditions of employment as posted in the job announcement/recruitment.
  • Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email. All applicants are requested to provide an email address in their online application. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the Colleges recommendation for employment.

Required Experience:

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