Associate General Counsel, Title IX, & ADA Coordinator

Associate General Counsel, Title IX, & ADA Coordinator

Department: Legal Services

Location: Jerry Sue Thornton Center

Reports To: President, Corporate College/Sr. Advisor

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req6568

Employment Type: Administration and Professionals

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Standard College Hours: M-F, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Responsiblefor a wide range of legal matters, compliance with Title IX and ADAcoordination, remediation, education and will assist the General Counsel andDeputy General Counsel, as needed.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Serves as the College's Director of Institutional Access

Serves as the College's Title IX & ADA Coordinator and directs all related College-wide functions

Strategically directs, designs, implements, and monitors College-wide Institutional Access & Title IX and ADA Compliance functions

Oversees the complaint, investigation and resolution process for all complaints related to prohibited conduct under the College's policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected class

Conducts intake of complaints in collaboration with the College's Investigator

Provides guidance, direction and oversight of the investigations performed by the College's Investigator

Investigates allegations connected to complaints in emergency situations or in the absence of the College's Investigator

Provides initial assessments of claims to determine if they are implicated by the College's policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment and retaliation on the basis of a protected class

Determines if a claim is appropriate for transfer to another College department to investigate and remedy and thereafter transfers the claim when appropriate

Evaluates investigative summaries provided by the College's Investigator to determine if the allegations meet the policy threshold for elevation to a Decision Maker for determination of the weight of the evidence and proposed sanctions where appropriate evidence and proposed sanctions where appropriate

Oversees the entire complaint resolution process from intake to, probable cause determination, decision maker panel and appeal

Provides all appropriate trainings and forms for all Decision Makers, Appeals Officers and related parties

Provides ongoing training, consulting, technical assistance, and information services regarding Institutional Access requirements, grievance issues, and compliance programs

Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with all campus constituencies to promote the value and process of conflict resolution

Works collaboratively with other campus personnel with conflict resolution interests and responsibilities

Identify systemic concerns about college policies, procedures, and programs, and make recommendations for review of policies or procedures to appropriate administrative offices

In conjunction with necessary parties/functions, conducts annual Title IX and accessibility audits at each college location

Maintain and update Section 3354: 1-60-02 Discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, Title IX, and retaliation complaint procedure to maintain compliance with any new regulations related to Title IX or other local, state, or federal regulations which impact the Procedure

Executes and monitors Compliance with the College's Procedure

Manages diverse projects from General Counsel as assigned

Represents the Office of Legal Services and the College in the absence of General Counsel and/or Deputy General Counsel

Conducts training on subjects of legal importance to the College and its employees (i.e., Ethics, accessibility, Title IX, discrimination, etc.)

Supervises support personnel in conjunction with the Vice President & General Counsel, as requested

Performs other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE/TRAINING

J.D. with outstanding academic performance

Significant related experience may substitute for education

Minimum five years of strong demonstrated legal experience with a law firm or in-house legal department

Demonstrated track record of negotiating and drafting commercial contracts and working collaboratively with a legal department

Member of the Ohio bar KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, andABILITIES

Possess comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulatory theories, concepts, and practices with the ability to apply in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus

Ability to provide proactive and practical legal support to college clients

Ability to leverage technology to improve both the quality and the quantity of legal work conducted

Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively in complex business situations

Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently

Possess excellent organizational and prioritization skills with demonstrated attention to detail

Ability to be creative and exercise initiative

Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Possess strong organizational and time-management skills

Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail

Ability to promote collaboration, teamwork, and involve all stakeholders in decision-making processes

Proven leadership skills and ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively

Demonstrated advanced Project Management skills

Possess intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity

Ability to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflicts on major projects

Ability to facilitate top-level collaboration while managing sensitive issues

Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and quality

Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs the community COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Communication

Collaboration

Quality of Work VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

Service Focus

Continuous Improvement IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

Time Utilization

Adaptability PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE/TRAINING

Demonstrated experience as legal counsel to an institution of higher education

Demonstrated experience with Higher Education laws, the Ohio Sunshine Laws and/or the Ohio Public Records Act

Demonstrated competency in Title IX and ADA compliance matters both administrative and athletic KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, andABILITIES

Possess knowledge of contract authoring and management software

Ability to conduct effective, informative, and engaging presentations PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.

The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

The employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and may perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type.

Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.

Target Starting Salary Range: $100,000 to$115,000The final offer for the successfulcandidate is targeted to fall within this range, but will be based upon anassessment of internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate'squalifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.