Campus Community Standards Leadership (30% of Time)

• Coordinates and monitors efforts of other college departments that may receive and/or investigate complaints, including but not limited to advisors, faculty, residence life, human resources, campus security, and other college locations and departments.
• Coordinates training for students about their legal rights and complaint procedure; coordinates large and small group training to employees to ensure understanding in compliant processes.
• Crafts behavioral expectations informally and formally, to address student behavioral and safety concerns. Balances unique needs of high-risk individuals with the community needs for learning and safety in concert with the College code of conduct, regulations, and laws.
• Chairs and communicates frequently with members of the student conduct and Title IX teams to follow up in a timely manner on all complaints; communicates with the Office of Instruction on all academic related complaints and ensures follow up.
• Serve as the chair of the Threat Assessment Team. Train and supervise committee members as necessary.
• Works closely with Emergency Management/Campus Security and other related campus teams including threat assessment to help connect dots on informal and formal complaints regarding campus conduct.
• Monitor student behavioral trends and collaborate with campus and community partners to develop and implement programming, policies and/or initiatives that are responsive to campus and community needs
• Track, trend and report systemic problems relating to complaints and investigations; provide consultation to individuals regarding reporting options, employee mandatory reporting obligations, and resources available at the college and in the community.
• Monitor social media to ensure cyber communications are appropriate reflecting the College’s culture and mission.
• Develops active (workshops, sessions at Orientations, training for students and employees) and passive (posters, displays, brochures, information on the web) programming resources to ensure wide awareness of student and employee behavioral expectations on campus.
• Serve on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

Conduct Administration (30 % of time)

• Serve as primary point of contact for students, employees, and third parties with response to campus compliant intake.
• Coordinates and assigns investigations on conduct complaints, including Title IX, to trained positions in the campus community for information and follow up.
• Coordinates investigations for all students’ complaints and/or student conduct code violations including alleged discrimination and/or harassment.
• Assesses gather information from investigations and determines the appropriate route for follow up for either formal or informal resolution; when relevant coordinate formal hearings to address alleged Title IX and other conduct violations.
• Monitors compliance of all requirements and time-lines specified in the college complaint procedures.
• Communicate frequently with those responsible for student and employee conduct issues to follow up in a timely manner on all complaints; communicates with instructional areas on all academic related complaints and ensures follow up in the process.
• Works closely with the Campus Security staff and other related campus teams including threat assessment to help connect the dots on informal complaints regarding conduct and/or potential Title IX violations.
• Investigating allegations of student misconduct, and academic dishonesty. Adjudicating cases and determining appropriate sanctions for students found responsible for violating the Student Conduct Code.
• Ensure student conduct and organizational conduct meetings are properly administered, aligned with best practices and compliant with college policies and federal and state laws/mandates
• Organize, conduct and oversee campus training program and make available educational materials/resources for employees and students related to rights, responsibilities, and updates for Title IX, Civil Rights, and drug and alcohol prevention. Trains the greater campus community on complaints processes to ensure a clear, fair, and responsive process.

Compliance and Title IX Leadership (20% of Time)

• Manage Title IX; serving as the College’s Title IX Coordinator, process ensuring compliance with Title IX and VAWA standard and legislation. Receive, evaluate, and assign complaints for outreach and investigation. Maintain records of complaints and investigations.
• Lead the TIX team, including develop structure and rapport with team and coordinate initial and ongoing training for members. Create and lead a pool of Deputy Coordinators, Investigators, and Advisors.
• Manage the Maxient Conduct Software. Collaborate with colleagues to effectively track cases.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State laws and college policies related to Title IX, HEOA, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, cultural competence, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Civil Rights and affirmative action laws and regulations, including Title VI and VII of the Civil rights Acts of 1964, OSHA, EEO/AA, Clery, Campus Save Act, and VAWA. Develop and provide education, training, and best practices to the campus community.
• Maintain the College’s required compliance information and resource publications in both electronically (College websites) and print.
• Serve as a trauma informed trained investigator, within multiple processes/topics.
• Lead the preparation of reports and information gathering related to Title IX, Civil Rights, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, and cultural competence for compliance audits.
• Collaborate with all relevant stakeholders including Title IX Deputy Coordinators, Safety Committee, Human Resources, emergency management Student Services in the development and implementation of relevant policies, processes and practices, and educational opportunities.
• Provides ongoing information regarding legal requirements, grievance issues, and compliance programs to the Executive Leadership as necessary.
• Provide ongoing training, informational and educational programs for faculty, staff, and students. Trains the greater campus community on complaints processes to ensure clear, fair, and responsive process.

Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, psychology or related field from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a legal, student conduct, student life, Title IX, or other compliance matters, or closely related Student Affairs or Case Management work.
• Knowledge of and experience with conflict resolution.

Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to work with adult learners, traditional age students, agency partners, and college staff.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and perform duties in a timely manner without close supervision. Be able to manage, promote, direct, implement, and evaluate a multiplicity of projects, assignments and extracurricular activities.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently, solving problems while following established procedures.
• Ability and willingness to manage a flexible work schedule with self-discipline, including travel, various hours and possible weekends/evenings, as well as workdays at other college locations.
• Exhibit a high level of technology literacy, including knowledge of retail systems and computer software and hardware. Ability to use internet searching, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel as needed. Able to learn and function in the College’s information management system and learn new software as needed.
• Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and emotional situations. Requires sufficient communication and human relations skills to resolve complaints/issues, defuse anger, and gain cooperation.
• Ability to model and ensure diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing, and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, age, language, origin, or employment status.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and objectivity under constant pressure. Ability to maintain strict confidential communications with schools, parents, staff, participants and community partner.
• Strong interpersonal skills that will consistently cultivate positive relationships with internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and support groups.
• Extensive knowledge of an experience with FERPA and high degree of professional integrity and respect for confidentiality.
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse community and equitable, bias free practices.
• Previous training and experience in Title IX and sexual misconduct.
• Knowledge of ADA, OSHA, EEO/AA, Clery Act, Campus SaVE Act VAWA, Title IX, Civil Rights Act, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, and Oregon’s cultural competency requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage compliance regulations.
• Dedication to learning and staying current with relevant federal and state laws, policies, and regulations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES:

Title IX training completion (e.g., Investigator, Hearing Officer, Decision Maker, and/or Coordinator) upon hire or the ability to obtain in a timely manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for this position possessing one or more of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities with receive preferred consideration through the selection process.

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, human resources or administration.
• Demonstrated expertise conducting Title IX investigations, serving as a Title IX coordinator or deputy coordinator and/or investigating employment discrimination complaints. (or is this a preferred)
• Experience working in Maxient software or similar care management software.
• Knowledge of higher education law including Title IX, VAWA, Clery Act, and Campus SaVe.
• Previous supervisory and management experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline.

For assistance with this, please email hr@socc.edu. For technical assistance with your application, please call (855) 524-5627.

Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.

The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

NON-DISCRIMINATION:

It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 512. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.

Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report

The “Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.