Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community colleges in the United States. Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity. SF enrolls over 16,000 students each semester, retains and completes over 60% of students every academic year, while over 10% transfer into the University system.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, the Equal Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator (EOO) is pivotal in developing and leading the implementation of a College-wide process to ensure compliance with civil rights discrimination laws and regulation, with an emphasis on Title IX programming and adherence.
 
Operating both independently and collaboratively across all College locations, the EOO may need to occasionally work evenings and weekends to accomplish objectives. Additionally, some travel is required to participate in professional organizations and conferences, and the EOO is required and expected to be available by phone, text message, or e-mail by using a cell phone to respond to work-related issues whenever necessary or when assigned.

• Receives and reviews all complaints falling under the purview of College Rule 2.8: Prohibition Against Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, and related rules, regulations, and laws.
• Conducts and coordinates prompt and thorough investigations and prepares formal, written reports.
• Stays abreast of current and emerging regulatory obligations, identifies areas of institutional risk, and develops plans of action for ensuring College rules and standard operating procedures are in compliance with federal Title IX, equal opportunity/civil rights compliance laws and regulations.
• Assists in research and management of College’s equal opportunity program, including preparation of reports and audit responses related to substantive areas of responsibility.
• Prepares position statements, reports, and responses to complaints and requests for information and serves as the College’s representative in external fact-finding conferences, mediations, and other administrative proceedings.
• Oversees the development and implementation of training and professional development on Title IX, equal employment opportunity, and civil rights laws, with an emphasis on prevention.
• Maintains effective collaborative working relationship with College employees, students and the outside community, including but not limited to the Student Ombudsperson, the Human Resources Office, the Counseling Center, the Disabilities Resource Center, the SF Police Department and Victim Advocate, and the Student Conduct Office.
• Creates and oversees system of Deputy Title IX Coordinators and supervises Deputy Title IX Coordinators and investigators.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality with the utmost discretion and sensitivity.
• Maintains accurate and thorough investigatory files and reports.
• Assists with Clery reporting and compliance.
• Assists with ADAAA related issues for employees.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least four (4) years of professional experience in civil rights, Title IX, ADAAA compliance and assistive technologies, higher education, psychology/counseling, human resources, and/or a combination of education and experience equal to eight (8) years.
• Prior experience in conducting and successfully completing investigations.

• A criminal background check will be conducted.

• Experience developing and presenting training workshops for faculty, staff, and students, with a focus on higher education, specifically Title IX compliance and investigations.
• Familiarity with higher education law and administration.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Prior legal training, including paralegal experience or court experience.

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public. http://www.sfcollege.edu/eaeo/
 

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to: equity.officer@sfcollege.edu

Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions.

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.