Diversity, Title IX, and Compliance Officer

About College of the Desert
The College of the Desert Desert Community College District enrolls approximately 20000 students each academic year with steady enrollment growth each year. College of the Desert embraces diversity in all forms and the right of all people to have access to quality higher education in a safe learning environment. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) College of the Desert administers an array of student programs specifically focused on student support and helping students achieve their educational and career goals. As a two-year college we offer Associates Degree for Transfer both in Art and Sciences Associates Degrees and Certificates across a wide range of disciplines.

College of the Desert is a district that consists of leadership staff and faculty who are committed to enhancing our community through supporting the academic success of all of our students including racially and ethnically diverse students students with disabilities students who are first generation to college veterans students of all ages students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds dreamers and students of diverse sexual orientation and gender expression.

When you join College of the Desert you can expect to be part of a diverse inclusive and collaborative community. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences emphasizes collaboration and engages students in and out of the classroom. We are committed to ensuring that College of the Desert is a welcoming place for the success of all students.

Interested in learning more about College of the Desert and the Coachella Valley Visit the links below.

• The Community Coachella Valley
• College of the Desert

Who We Want:
College of the Desert is seeking individuals from a broad range of cultural heritages socioeconomic backgrounds genders abilities and orientations. As such we prioritize individuals who fully demonstrate their understanding of the community we serve the benefits of diversity in a professional and educational setting and values creating a culture that brings people together. A successful candidate will value working in a collegial collaborative environment that is guided by a commitment to inclusion student education and equity. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

• Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as faculty staff and leadership for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
• Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
• Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
• Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and
• Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.

BASIC FUNCTION
Plans directs manages oversees and facilitates the Districts equal employment opportunity programs and activities disability interactive process and investigations; ensures District compliance with all requirements under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 Office of Civil Rights American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Rehabilitation Act of 1972 Section 508 and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) legal requirements including reports and response to complaints issue resolution and implementation of remedial measures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned human resources manager. Exercises supervision over assigned personnel.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The duties listed below are only intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Oversees receives and/or investigates allegations inquiries or complaints of discrimination harassment retaliation Title IX or sexual misconduct; reviews interprets analyzes and evaluates witness statements documents and other evidence collected during the investigation; prepares and presents comprehensive investigatory reports of findings of each investigation and makes recommendations for corrective or proactive actions in consultation with the supervising administrator administration campus security and/or legal counsel as appropriate.
2. Coordinates and implements the Districts EEO and diversity programs and activities for faculty and staff; consults with administration staff and collective bargaining groups on diversity initiatives; serves as the primary resource to hiring committees on EEO and other compliance matters ensures compliance with legal requirements and established policy; advises selection committees on requirements of Title 5 and other applicable state and federal regulations and laws; develops and implements strategies to increase recruitment of qualified job applicants from underrepresented groups.
3. Develops coordinates and provides training to District employees including annual Title IX training sexual harassment and discrimination prevention sexual violence and gender equity including EEO student and staff diversity ADA accessibility training and harassment prevention; participates in staff and student orientation activities. 4. Maintains and oversees case management database to organize manage and track incidents; researches analyzes and prepares statistical reports on a variety of applicable data; performs adverse impact calculations; identifies patterns and makes recommendations to address any patterns or systemic problems revealed; maintains investigatory files disposition reports and other records regarding harassment and discrimination cases.
5. Recommends appropriate proactive and corrective actions to address disability and access compliance issues; establishes and maintains procedures that provide for resolution of disability related complaints; leads efforts to establish Section 508 compliance policies and processes; monitors progress maintains communication/follow-up and maintains documentation of issues filed.
6. Manages oversight of the Districts efforts to comply with legal and regulatory obligations as they relate to area of assignment; coordinates regulatory compliance with local state and federal civil rights laws and regulations; revises updates and make recommendations on communication on college website social media pages job descriptions and internal documents to ensure the use non-discriminatory language.
7. Administers and facilitates the interactive and reasonable accommodation process and employee return to work processes; collaborates with appropriate staff to coordinate employee leave programs related to FMLA/CFRA Education Code District policy and bargaining unit agreements.
8. Selects trains supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; sets goals and priorities for assigned staff; recommend transfers reassignments discipline terminations promotions and other personnel actions as appropriate.
9. Monitors budgets and expenditures; makes recommendations regarding allocation of resources and expenditure of funds; ensure that fund spending and purchases are consistent with budget stipulations and District policies and applicable guidelines.
10. Reports complaints defined as crimes under the Clery Act to the Public Safety Department or those that may be subject to Clery Act required emergency notification; communicates with the Public Safety Department as necessary and appropriate regarding the Districts responsibilities under Title IX.
11. Serves as a consultant and advises on reporting options processes rights and resources available at the District and in the community pertaining to the area of assignment.
12. Identifies areas of institutional risk and develops recommends and implements District wide policies regarding EEO non-discrimination sexual harassment prevention Section 504 and 508 Title IX compliance or ADA; works in collaboration with various District departments and divisions to implement recommendations.
13. Serves as the District representative when attending conferences and communicating with federal or state compliance or investigation officers; Serves on governance and administrative committees as assigned.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelors degree in Business Administration Human Resources Management Psychology Social Work or Public Administration or a closely related field or the equivalent; and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources or related field. Two (2) years of the experience must include significant experience supporting discrimination harassment Title IX or various types of investigations related to Title IX EEO or related compliance issues.

• Recent ATIXA certifications.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

• Classified Administrator
• Classified Leadership Salary Range 9

• Office environment with moderate noise levels controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Incumbents may interact with upset individuals in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Outdoors as needed.

• Sitting for extended periods of time pushing and pulling and visual acuity. The ability to type use phone stand intermittently walk bend and stoop occasionally lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects of light to moderate weight (up to 25 lbs.) work at a computer including sitting and viewing a monitor for various lengths of time repetitive use of keyboard mouse or other control device dexterity of hands and fingers to operate keyboard ability to communicate and provide information to others. Frequent interruptions. Driving a vehicle to conduct work as necessary.

REQUIRED APPLICATION AND REQUIRED UPLOADED DOCUMENTS:

To be considered a candidate for this position the following materials must be electronically uploaded:

REQUIRED IN YOUR APPLICATION:

• List of References: References should include at least two supervisors and one colleague. Please include name title email and current phone numbers. Letters of reference will not be accepted in lieu of the required List of References.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• College of the Desert does not offer sponsorship nor take over sponsorship for an employment VISA.
• Employment is contingent on residence in California.

• FAQs: For additional information click here: Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions.

TIMELINES:

• For consideration please apply by Sunday June 282026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Interviews are tentatively scheduled in-person in early August2026.
• Tentative schedule is subject to change based on District need.

Notice to all Candidates for Employment:

DISTRICTRIGHTS: College of the Desert reserves the right to re-open re-advertise delay or cancel filling this position.

TheSELECTED CANDIDATEis required to complete the following prior to employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidates expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States(Note: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.) A Social Security Card will be required for payroll processing.
• Participate in a new hire onboarding completing all required tasks and forms.
• May be required to complete a fitness for duty physical exam based on the job description as applicable.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Public Law 99-603 requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. The Desert Community College District (DCCD) will not sponsor any VISA applications nor take over any VISA.

Employees must reside in California while employed with the Desert Community College District (DCCD).

California Public Employees Retirement SystemandCalifornia State Teachers Retirement System:

A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with the DCCD will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.

Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) who accepts employment with the DCCD to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS

Disability Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations in the application and/or evaluation process please notify Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the job posting close or initial screening date by either calling (760) 773 -2529 or sending an e-mail to

Attendance Requirement:

All DCCD employees are required to report to work on a regular and consistent basis as scheduled to assigned job.

Campus Crime and Safety Awareness:

Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at

Non-Discrimination Notice:

The DCCD provides access to its services classes and programs without regard to national origin immigration status religion age gender gender identity gender expression race ethnicity color medical condition military and veteran status genetic information ancestry sexual orientation marital status physical or mental disability pregnancy or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

California Fair Chance Act:

The DCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check if the DCCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide mitigating evidence or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Diversity Equity Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity:

The DCCD is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all and ensures that students faculty staff and managers of all backgrounds feel welcome included supported and safe. Our culture of belonging openness and inclusion makes the DCCD a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds.

The DCCD is looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join the DCCD you can expect to be part of an exciting thriving equity-focused and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students faculty staff managers and community deciding whether to apply for a position at the DCCD you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with the DCCDs mission and goals for DEIA and EEO.

Additional Resources

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (FEHA)
  • Discrimination Laws Regarding People With Disabilities
  • Reasonable Accommodation
• Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
• AP 7100 - Commitment to Diversity
• COD - Equal Opportunity Plan
• Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)

THE DCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER