Employee Relations & Title IX Specialist - Western Nevada College : Job Details

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Job Description

Administrative Faculty, Non Tenure Track, Benefits Eligible.

Western Nevada College is recruiting for an Employee Relations & Title IX Specialist. This position coordinates and facilitates the institution's compliance with Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and Western Nevada College (WNC) policy, as well as local, State, and federal regulations including but not limited to: Title IX, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Clery, and ADA. Conducts outreach, training, and investigations including personnel investigations, as well as data tracking, analysis, and reporting.

The position is based on WNC's Carson campus, however some travel is required to the Fallon and Douglas campuses as part of this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as the Title IX Coordinator - Including: Title IX training, education, and outreach; receive reports of unlawful discrimination and harassment from employees and students; act as a neutral party throughout the process and ensure equitable treatment of all parties; organize, manage, and track cases/reports; conduct prompt and impartial investigations of complaints; coordinate hearings and decisions; appropriately route challenges and appeals; monitor proposed changes in policies, laws, regulations, and best practices; maintain accurate and thorough case records; maintain knowledge and certifications; and manage the Title IX budget.

Personnel Investigations - Including: Conduct prompt and impartial investigations of alleged violations of the employee code of conduct and penalties and prohibitions; and compose comprehensive investigation reports.

External Agency Complaint Investigation and Response - Including: Investigate complaints made to Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and other applicable authorities; work with WNC legal counsel to respond on behalf of the institution.

Equal Opportunity (EO) and Affirmative Action (AA) - Including: Timely completion of the annual Affirmative Action Plan; monitor EO and AA efforts and recommend enhancements and initiatives; conduct periodic audits and assess the effectiveness of EO and AA efforts.

ADA, ADA Section 504, Pregnant Worker Fairness Act (PWFA), and Nevada PWFA Compliance - Including: Ensure compliance with ADA and section 504 as well as PWFA and Nevada PWFA; engage in the interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations for employees; work with WNC Disability Support Services on reasonable accommodations for qualified students with known limitations due to pregnancy-related conditions; and manage the employee accommodations budget.

Jeanne Clery Act Compliance - Including: Serve as the WNC Clery Compliance Coordinator; serve as the chair of the WNC Clery Committee; serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); work closely with the University Police Department's Clery Compliance Officer on Clery crime reports and the Annual Security Report (ASR); and identify and oversee training of CSAs.

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and SaVE Act Compliance - Including: Manage reporting, statistics, and applicable inclusions in the ASR; ensure prompt and fair application of procedures; provide information on rights, procedures, campus resources, possible sanctions, and protective measures; and ensure applicable education or training is provided to employees and students.

Reporting - Including: Complete the Human Resources section of annual IPEDS reporting; complete annual VETS 4212 reporting; and develop and complete other related reports as directed.

Policy, Procedure, and Website Updates - Including: Annually review applicable institutional policies and procedures and make updates as needed; draft and propose new applicable polices and take them through a shared governance approval process; and periodically update and improve applicable webpages.

Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree; AND

* Three years of related professional experience, reflected on rsum, which includes:

* Conducting investigations;

* Ensuring compliance; AND

* Interpreting and administering complex laws, regulations, and policies

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with educational laws, specifically civil rights in education

* Experience in student conduct or an office of discrimination and harassment

* Title IX training or certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information

* Proficiency in common computer applications and platforms

* Verbal and written communication skills

* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work and effectively collaborate with wide-ranging groups

* Critical thinking, analytical, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills

* Ability to exercise consistent good judgment and make decisions in complex situations

* Ability to develop and present training and educational programs

* Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently

* Time and task management skills

* Resourcefulness and initiative

* Ability to independently seek out training and certification opportunities to remedy knowledge gaps

* Ability to learn from errors, determine appropriate corrective action, and prevent repeat occurrences

* A working knowledge of current laws, regulations, and guidance related to sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation discrimination in schools, including Title IX, as well as rules and guidance adopted by NSHE and WNC

* Ability to interpret federal, State and local equal opportunity and nondiscrimination laws and regulations including Title IX, ADA, ADA 504, VAWA, and other applicable laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination, harassment, or retaliation

* Knowledge of current and emerging legislation, issues, best practices, and trends as appropriate to the position

* Ability to maintain objectivity, and neutrality

* Ability to speak with individuals about sensitive and difficult topics, including but not limited to sexual assault experiences

* Ability to cope with human suffering

* Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, individuals and their needs

Minimum Starting Salary Information:

This position is at a salary grade C. The minimum of the placement range is $73,531.55. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on education and experience. WNC's placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule: NSHE ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCHEDULE

Retirement - NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA)

All faculty and professional staff working at least half-time equivalent must participate in the NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA) as a condition of employment. The current contribution rate is 17.5%. Your contribution is matched by the College at 17.5% for a total contribution rate of 35%.

Your contributions are made by pre-tax salary reduction and you are 100% vested from your first day. You choose how to invest your own and NSHE's contributions. The plan administrator provides dedicated financial consultants that are available to assist you in your investment deliberations. NSHE provides participants with a three-tiered investment line-up that provides investment options for everyone, from the less engaged investor to the investor who prefers to more actively manage their retirement savings. The tiered structure provides a simplified investment selection process, allowing you to make your decision based on your investment expertise and comfort level. See Your Retirement Benefits for additional information.

Faculty and staff who have previously participated in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) may be required to continue participation in PERS.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) does not participate in the federal Social Security System but does contribute to the federal Medicare program. This means that while you are employed by NSHE neither you nor NSHE contribute to Social Security and you do not earn a Social Security benefit. For additional information, please see: Windfall Elimination Provision.

Perks of Working at WNC

* Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails

* Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans)

* Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD) Program

* Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

* Generous annual leave (A contract), sick leave (A & B contract), 12 paid holidays - Faculty Benefits

* The WNC Fitness Center offers free Faculty and Staff membership WNC Fitness Center

* ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff

* Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System

* Voluntary benefits including accident, disability, legal services, and more - Voluntary Benefits

* An administrative faculty senate represents full-time, administrative faculty

* Free parking and plenty of it!

* No State income tax!

Education Benefits for Faculty Employees and Family Members

WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and their qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Qualified dependents of faculty can take unlimited credits per semester. More information can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

* Resume

* Contact information for three professional references

This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior or Open until filled.

Posting Close Date

10/11/2024

Note to Applicant

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcript is sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Western Nevada College, Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment.

Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

Employment is contingent on the completion of appropriate background verification, which may include criminal history, credit history, sex and violent offender registry, education verification, licensure, and employment history to be administered by the Western Nevada College Human Resources office.