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Compliance & Equity Officer

University of Colorado Denver

Description

Who We Are:

Position Summary:

Where You Will Work:

Diversity and Equity:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct formal and informal resolutions for campus affiliates as requested by campus Equity Officers pursuant to University of Colorado Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence and Stalking Policy, University of Colorado Nondiscrimination Policy, and the University of Colorado Conflict of Interest in Cases of Amorous Relationship Policy (Equity Office Policies).

• Conduct formal and informal resolutions involving allegations against system employees or system affiliates pursuant to the Equity Office Policies.

• Serve as delegate and represent the VP as needed, including communicating and managing relationships with Board of Regents, President's executive team, campus leadership, campus Equity Offices and University Risk Management, participating in Board of Regents executive sessions, regular meetings and committee meetings as requested, reviewing reports received by system office of misconduct by campus affiliates for referral to campus resources, providing subject matter expertise for campus and system legislative and communication teams, conducting threat assessments for system office in collaboration with system staff, and facilitating systemwide working groups as related to updating Equity Office Policies in response to evolving federal or state law.

• Assist VP with facilitating hearing process, including providing supervision and training for and with hearing officers, advisors and University Counsel and developing hearing process procedures and templates.

• Assist VP with facilitating any appeals as requested by campus Equity Offices.

• Assist VP with training and educational development of Board of Regents, system employees and system affiliates pursuant to Equity Office Policies, including mandatory reporting.

• Participate in training sessions as required by university policy and federal law.

• Ensure that applicable law, University policy, and procedural rules are observed and applied equally to all parties and advisors and conduct proceedings free of bias or conflict of interest.

• Continually stay up to date on federal and state laws to ensure university policy compliance.

• Contribute to strategy development and continual processes efficiencies on the OERC team, Equity Offices and University Risk Management

What We Offer:

Salary: $165,000 - $185,000

Benefits:

• No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance.

• Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.

• Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.

• Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.

• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.

• 4 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.

• Tuition Benefit of 9 waived credits for eligible courses on any CU campus per academic year for employees, as well as options for your dependents.

• Free RTD EcoPass and Free Onsite Parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.

• Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5247854&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Please ensure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against these qualifications. You must meet all minimum requirements listed at the time of application to be considered for this role.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or equivalent professional experience (professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis)

• Eight (8) years' professional experience with:

• Legal/administrative hearings or internal investigations involving sexual misconduct, protected class discrimination or harassment investigations or equivalent professional experience

• Authoring briefs or final determinations in legal/administrative hearings or internal investigations involving sexual misconduct, protected class discrimination or harassment investigations or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate or post-baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a legal-related field

• Ten (10) years' professional experience as detailed above

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge and training in the areas of state and federal civil rights laws and specifically Title IX and and Title VII

• Extensive knowledge and training in state and federal laws regarding privacy and confidentiality of student and employee records, including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

• Extensive knowledge and training in conducting investigations and applying policies and procedures

• Ability to exercise professional judgment and decision-making in case resolutions

• Ability to draft decisions and reports based on sophisticated logical reasoning and written analysis

• Knowledge of live cross-examination and evidentiary rules in legal/administrative hearings

• Demonstrated ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive issues

• Interpersonal skills, including ensuring respectful and fair adjudicative processes for those alleging sexual misconduct, those accused of sexual misconduct, their advisors and support persons and any witnesses

• Excellent writing and research skills, including ability to review final determinations including findings of fact and application of policy to facts

• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions

• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects

• Critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify problems, questions, and assumptions; establish significance; and understand logical connections between ideas

• Ability to maintain adaptability to meet changing demands

• Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with diverse internal and external audiences

How to Apply:

1. A cover letter identifying the job specific minimum qualifications you possess

2. A resume including any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting.

3. A redacted writing sample (legal brief or final determination for example) you have authored in a legal or administrative hearing or internal investigation involving sexual misconduct, protected class discrimination or harassment investigations or equivalent.

When to Apply:

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

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Compliance & Equity Officer - 33413 University Staff

System Administration, which also houses the Office of the President, is located in the uptown neighborhood of Denver with a few smaller offices located on the campuses. Many of our departments support the educational and research missions of the four University of Colorado campuses, but System Administration is not considered a campus. We provide diverse opportunities for professional development, innovation, and collaboration with talented staff and faculty. Learn more about CU System Administration (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5247854&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/cu-system) .

The Compliance and Equity Officer in the System Administration Office of Ethics, Risk and Compliance (OERC) is responsible for conducting case resolutions for system employees and affiliates, and for campuses as requested by campus Equity Offices, under the University of Colorado Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence and Stalking Policy (APS 5014), University of Colorado Nondiscrimination Policy (APS 5065), and the University of Colorado Conflict of Interest in Cases of Amorous Relationship Policy (APS 5015). The Compliance and Equity Officer will also assist with the systemwide hearing process, appeals and educational development and training of system employees and affiliates under the direction of the Vice President of Compliance and Equity and System Title IX Coordinator (VP).The VP supervises the campus Equity Offices - Anschutz | Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs. The campus Equity Offices remain responsible and have delegated authority from the appropriate Chancellor for implementing the respective policies within Equity Office jurisdiction. Equity Offices remain embedded in current campus administrative structures. Each campus remains responsible for any applicable disciplinary decisions for either students or employees following a formal adjudication and as delegated to campus disciplinary authorities by the appropriate Chancellor. Each campus will continue to retain positions responsible for campus functions related to Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX, including interfacing with senior campus leadership and other related staff across the campuses under direction of the VP.This position reports to the VP and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff system.

Flexible Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule, working mostly from home with some in-person trainings.

The University of Colorado System Administration Office is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans.

Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

The anticipated hiring range has been established at .CU System Administration takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate's education, training and experience as it relates to the position, as well as the position's scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value when determining a salary level for potential new employees. With our unparalleled range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness. Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available. For more information on benefits programs, please review our Comprehensive Benefits Guide (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5247854&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/node/183087) . Access our Total Compensation Calculator (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5247854&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/node/153125) to see what your total rewards could be at CU. (This position is a University Staff position)

For full consideration, please attach the following as separate documents to your application: Please ensure you check the "Job Specific Attachments" box next to each document on the "Required Documents" page of the application for the appropriate documents to be attached.

For full consideration completed applications must be submitted by . Reference checking is a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact information, including email addresses, for up to five references as part of the search process for this position. Please note: All application materials must be submitted through CU Careers; emailed materials will not be considered.

We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

The University of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that a verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: systemhr@cu.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5247854&targetURL=systemhr@cu.edu) .Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below Application Materials Instructions: Along with your cover letter and resume, please provide a redacted writing sample (legal brief or final determination for example) you have authored in a legal or administrative hearing or internal investigation involving sexual misconduct, protected class discrimination or harassment investigations or equivalent. : Audit and Legal : Denver Department: S0001 -- System Administration - 50017 - Office of the President : Full-time : May 9, 2024 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: System HR Recruiting Posting Contact Email: SystemHR.Recruiting@cu.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5247854&targetURL=SystemHR.Recruiting@cu.edu) Position Number: 00821599jeid-071051c6ebf46e4f9149bc5de7dc9b59

The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.