Mid-Atlantic HERC

The director of civil rights compliance reports to the assistant to the president for institutional equity and compliance. The director serves as a deputy title IX coordinator and the Universitys ADA coordinator, assisting with all major duties of the title IX coordinator, including managing the day-to-day responsibilities under university policies related to civil rights, Title IX, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and equal opportunity. This position oversees the scheduling and development of education and training curriculum provided by CMUs Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity (OCRIE) to students, faculty, and staff, prepares required compliance documents, reviews and updates plans and policies related to civil rights obligations, and assists in the review and implementation of the Universitys equal opportunity plans and related policies. Additional responsibilities include conducting harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct investigations.

Bachelors degree.
Five years of professional work experience with equal opportunity, Title VI or VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendment, or other relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience providing and overseeing training and educational programming.
Demonstrated experience conducting harassment, discrimination, and/or sexual misconduct investigations.
Demonstrated experience in collecting, analyzing data, and making sound assessments.
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to state and federal laws related to harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conveying relevant information in clearly written reports.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including working effectively with individuals and groups on complex situations.
Demonstrated competence and proven effectiveness in working with various stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners.
Demonstrated commitment to ensuring that members of the University community can thrive.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on sensitive matters in a professional and confidential manner.

Masters degree, J.D., Ph.D., or other advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
Experience in a higher education environment.
Supervisory experience.
Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.

Serves as a deputy Title IX coordinator by assisting with all major duties of the title IX coordinator, including managing day-to-day responsibilities and conducting investigations associated with university policies related to civil rights, Title IX, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and equal opportunity.
Serves as the Universitys Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator, which includes but is not limited to:
- Chairing the universitys Accessibility and Disability Advisory Council (ADAC), coordinating with various offices across campus to review ADA funding requests. This includes oversight of the ADAC budget, as allocated by the Presidents office.
- Ensuring campus-wide compliance with ADA requirements, including that appropriate processes are in place to record and provide equitable resolution of complaints and inquiries from employees, students, and the greater public.
- Develops and disseminates written materials and presentations for students, faculty, and staff to educate individuals on various policies and procedures related to ADA at the state, federal, and university level.
Develops and delivers education and training curriculum provided by OCRIE to students, faculty, and staff related to harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, and equal opportunity. This includes assisting in monitoring compliance with federally required annual training.
Ensures ongoing compliance with federal and state civil rights laws by collecting and analyzing data and maintaining records.
Reviews and recommends updates to university policy and procedures that comply with Federal and State Laws, regulations, and best practices.
Assists with the Universitys Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives, including developing and implementing annual reports, recommending equal opportunity revisions, and staying informed on changes and trends related to EEO reporting and compliance. This includes assisting campus partners with hiring procedures.
Collaborates and coordinates with campus partners to assist with other compliance requirements, including but not limited to the Clery Act.
Works with local law enforcement advocacy organizations and service providers to develop resources.
Advises the assistant to the president for institutional equity and compliance on all related laws or regulations, including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Section 503/504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination and Employment Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, and the Violence Against Womens Reauthorization Act (VAWA), along with other state and federal civil rights legislation as applicable.
Performs special projects and prepares reports and surveys for the Presidents Office, the Provost, or vice president(s) as requested.
Aides the assistant to the president for institutional equity and compliance in supervising office and student staff.
Serves as a liaison for OCRIE, consulting with senior leadership and/or campus and community partners as directed by the assistant to the president for institutional equity and compliance.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others on our team. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve our leadership abilities and our demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMUs culture of excellence.

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 mens and womens Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. Its part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the states largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the citys central location in Michigans Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMUs mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.