Associate Vice President for Title IX and Equal Opportunity (APPLY VIA SEARCH FIRM)
San Jose State University | |
United States, California, San Jose | |
May 07, 2024 | |
Job Summary *All applicants must apply via the search firm.* San Jose State University (SJSU or the university) is committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning, living, and working environment for all members of its campus community. In support of this commitment, the university is combining its Title IX and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (DHR) programs into one office: the Office for Title IX and Equal Opportunity. The Associate Vice President for Title IX and Equal Opportunity (AVP) will be responsible for leading the new office and ensuring the effective implementation of its civil rights mission. As the University's Title IX Coordinator and DHR Administrator, the AVP must possess and maintain a high level of subject matter expertise on Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, VAWA, CA FEHA, and postsecondary institutional trends in Title IX and DHR administration. Reporting to the Vice President for Strategy & Chief of Staff, the AVP is responsible for providing leadership in the administration of a comprehensive range of university services in support of a campus environment free of protected status discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation. Working in close collaboration with various campus partners, the AVP is tasked with designing and maintaining appropriate protocols and internal controls that facilitate compliance with related federal and state equal rights and nondiscrimination laws, as well as the California State University (CSU) Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation (CSU Nondiscrimination Policy). Key Responsibilities
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Compensation Classification: Administrator IV Application Procedure All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer's candidate portal. WittKieffer is assisting San Jose State University in this important search. Applicants will be actively reviewed, please respond promptly for priority consideration. Please direct nominations and inquiries to SJSUAVPTitleIX@wittkieffer.com Contact Information University Personnel CSU Vaccination Policy The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu. Additional Information Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis. Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San Jose State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu. Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu. Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director. Equal Employment Statement San Jose State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). #LI-RC1 |