Director of EEO and Title IX Compliance

Rank: Manager 3
Minimum Salary: $119, 245

Southern Connecticut State University is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of more than 8,500 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. It is one of four universities in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System.

The University is located in New Haven, a city rich in arts and culture, and less than 90 miles from New York City and 140 miles from Boston.

The Director of EEO and Title IX Compliance is responsible for fostering a culture of compliance and awareness while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations and institutional policies. This includes managing sensitive claims of sexual misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and accessibility or accommodation needs with empathy and professionalism. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Director navigates complex investigations, institutional responsibilities, and compliance efforts while collaborating with University leadership to align EEO and Title IX strategies with the institution’s goals.

This position also develops and delivers education and training programs that promote compliance and a respectful environment.

This position may have one or more full-time direct reports and may also manage or direct other staff or student workers as needed. The position has extensive relationships with Senior HR Business Partners, HR staff, and with leaders and stakeholders in all Colleges and Divisions.

The following examples of duties illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position:

• Serves as the University Title IX Coordinator and 504 Coordinator.
• Ensures institutional compliance with Title IX, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, and other related laws/regulations.
• Conducts and/or directs investigation of discrimination complaints (including but not limited to, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, federal and local disability law, CSCU Board of Regents Policies) in partnership with Human Resources and other relevant offices.
• Ensures timeliness, impartiality, confidentiality, and legal accuracy. Ensures production of thorough and accurate reports, findings, and other relevant documentation.
• Leads the development, delivery, and evaluation of compliance training required to comply with institutional, state, and federal law. Partners with Human Resources and other campus stakeholders to coordinate training opportunities as needed.
• Stays informed of current laws and trends by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations and best practices related to harassment and discrimination in workplace and educational settings.
• Serves as a resource and provides assistance as needed on non-discrimination policies, reasonable accommodation process, investigation process, and other procedural and technical questions from faculty, staff, administrators, and committees.
• Provides guidance and recommendations as needed to campus leaders and colleagues to ensure consistent approaches to equity, equal employment opportunity, and civil rights matters.
• May supervise staff, including work allocation, performance evaluations, and professional development.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected…