$79,195-$102,953/annually, DOE

121

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

12 Months

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you’re teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
• One of the largest community college systems in the country
• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona’s Best Employers

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

Benefits & Perks Options

• Paid observed federal holidays & additional paid time off throughout the year
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time (if applicable)
• Multiple health and dental insurance coverage plans
• Virtual: Reach a doctor 24/7
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Maricopa Perks & Gears Discount Program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• $4,000 Annual professional development growth funding (if applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents (if applicable)
• Revised summer work schedule
• Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program
• Employee recognition opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is hiring two (2) Equal Opportunity & Title IX Regional Program Directors to serve the 10-college District. Each position is responsible for regional oversight of all aspects of the EDGAR 86 (Biennial Report), Title IX, ADA/504, Title VI, and Clery (reporting) matters to ensure consistency, compliance, and operating effectiveness across the enterprise, which includes students, faculty, and staff at the Maricopa County Community College District. The Equal Opportunity & Title IX Regional Program Directors will report directly to the Associate General Counsel, Sr. for Student/Academic Affairs and Regulatory Compliance and will be expected to meet with their colleges’ respective Vice Presidents of Student Affairs (VPSA) as cases arise to keep them informed and request support, as needed (i.e, investigators, advisors, etc.). The VPSAs for each region would meet at least quarterly with their Equal Opportunity & Title IX Regional Program Director to identify trends and issues at their respective colleges as well as to problem-solve.

The two Equal Opportunity & Title IX Regional Program Directors play an integral role in the prompt, thorough, and fair investigation of complaints of sex-based misconduct including, but not limited to, sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, and dating/domestic violence, involving students and employees, and are responsible for conducting investigations of protected class discrimination/harassment. These positions will also coordinate the Pregnant and Parenting function (including meeting with and coordinating services for pregnant and parenting students) as well as all other Title IX functions, including athletic equity and equity in scholarships, under the direction of the Office of General Counsel. These positions will also assist other compliance areas with investigations and other matters, as needed. They will be expected to assist in institutional compliance risk assessment, mitigation, and monitoring. Moreover, these positions will provide assistance to both the other Equal Opportunity & Title IX Regional Program Directors as well as college administrators outside of their region, when necessary.

60% - Manages the day-to-day responsibilities of investigations, including contact with parties and other appropriate persons (supervisors, support persons, etc.):

• Develops and implements investigation plans and strategies consistent with college procedures, legal requirements, and standard methodologies.
• Interviews parties and witnesses, and accurately documents interviews; identifies, gathers, coordinates, and assesses information and evidence relevant to the investigation; prepares comprehensive investigative reports, including exhibits, appendices, and/or supporting materials; documents key steps and decision‐making in the investigation; providing parties with appropriate notice and opportunities to review and respond to information collected in investigation and draft investigative report, and providing investigative report and record to appropriate decision‐maker(s).
• Coordinates with internal or external investigators, including but limited to, legal counsel, representatives of other divisions at the college, and/or other institutions, and/or law enforcement.
• Facilitates informal and/or the alternative resolution of complaints, where appropriate and with the agreement of the parties. Maintaining current knowledge of non‐discrimination laws, compliance regulations and agency guidance, due process protections, and other relevant legal issues.

35% - Continuously identifies and integrates best practices into investigations and District policies and procedures, under the direction of the Office of General Counsel:

• Assists the District in identifying risks and gaps between practice and policy/regulations, and recommending standard methodologies and compliance actions.
• Serves as the first point of contact for complaints including Title IX, discrimination, and ADA/504, reviewing Veteran complaints, determining appropriate actions, overseeing investigations, communicating with involved parties, and maintaining records.
• Remains knowledgeable of federal and state laws and regulations, and trends within higher education related to harassment and other discriminatory practices. Identifies and integrates best practices into knowledge base and practice.
• Coordinates Title IX, Title VI, and ADA/504 efforts with other institutional offices that receive or investigate complaints.
• Creates comprehensive written investigation reports that clearly identify the issues investigated, and all relevant College policies, and summarize all relevant evidence.
• Utilizes the case management database (Symplicity) to organize, manage, and track Title IX incidents ADA/504, and other discrimination claims.
• First point of contact for pregnancy and parenting concerns as well as providing supportive measures per Title IX regulations.

5% - Maintains accurate records to support college and district reporting needs:

• Other duties as assigned

Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, educational leadership, business administration or communication and four (4) years of educational program administration experience that includes two years of management and supervision.

OR

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, educational leadership, business administration or communication and six (6) years of educational program administration experience that includes two years of management and supervision.

OR

Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, educational leadership, business administration or communication and eight (8) years of educational program administration experience that includes two years of management and supervision.

OR

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and ten (10) years of educational program administration experience that includes two years of management and supervision.

A. Juris Doctor degree.

B. Two (2) or more years of experience conducting investigations, writing reports summarizing findings, and making recommendations.

C. Title IX Investigator training certification.

D. Experience working for an institution of higher education or government/law enforcement agency.

E. Experience conducting training in a variety of formats, with an emphasis on interactive and situational training.

D. Experience working in an office that administers equal opportunity, affirmative action, compliance issues, and/or a police or other investigative office.

F. Experience using databases typically seen in higher education settings, such as Simplicity.

G. Ability to communicate in a variety of formats on sensitive matters and collaborate with a wide variety of people, including administrators, faculty, staff, students, community partners and law enforcement.

The regional positions will be primarily located at the MCCCD District office located at 2411 W. 14th Street Temple, AZ 85281. The positions are expected to travel to the colleges located within their region as needed to fulfill the Regional Director role. These positions are also expected to travel to colleges located within the other two Regions, as needed.

East Region: Mesa Community College, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Scottsdale Community College; South Mountain Community College, and Gateway Community College

West Region: Estrella Mountain Community College, Glendale Community College, Phoenix College, and Paradise Valley Community College.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Please provide all required application materials, including resume; names and contact information for three professional references; and a professional writing sample.

Writing samples should be 5 pages or less, de-identified, and include an analysis of an issue or synthesize information.

Applicants who do not submit a writing sample will not be considered for the position.

Open until filled.

Review date January 23, 2023

Applicants received after the review date may not be screened.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.