- Develop and maintain working relationships with Student Services employees to provide guidance on student affairs including, Disability Support Services, Student Conduct, Student Activities, Residence Life, and other related programs;
- Provide guidance to Administrative Services employees on matters such as drafting and reviewing contracts andcomplying with procurement rules and regulations;
- Conduct and coordinate neutral investigations into allegations of discrimination and harassment made by students,employees, or visitors in compliance with federal/state laws and college policies;
- Draft, review, and provide advice regarding proposed agreements and contracts with other entities, including othercolleges, agencies, and municipalities;
- Support data governance and public records retention, ensuring institutional information is used and maintained in anethical manner and in compliance with the Public Records Act; coordinate responses to public record requests;
- Interpret, research and advise employees regarding legal topics and trends relating to student rights, civil rights,contracts and procurement, public records, privacy and ethics;
- Draft and review College policies to advance the College's Mission, Vision, and Values and maintain compliance with state, federal and local laws; interpret statutes, regulations, and ordinances relating to new or existing policies and provide guidance to employees;
- Partner with the Washington State Attorney General's Office to obtain legal advice and to provide litigation support; and
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
- Juris Doctor degree from an institutionally accredited college or university; and
- Three (3) years of legal experience with an emphasis on areas related to higher education, civil rights, contract law,public policy, or other relevant field.
- Experience working with or within a college or university;
- Experience working with or within a public entity;
- Experience conducting investigations into complaints of discrimination and harassment;
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and revising professional contracts;
- Experience interpreting and applying Washington State Ethics in Public Service (RCW 42.52); and
- Experience interpreting and applying the Washington State Public Records Act (RCW
Legal Affairs - Pasco, United States - Columbia Basin College
Description
CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals.
CBC is seeking a Legal Affairs & Compliance Officer who will play an important role in proactively advising all College employees regarding their legal rights and responsibilities, addressing complaints of misconduct, reviewing and endorsing contracts and other legal documents, and performing legal research and analysis regarding a broad assortment of topics. This position also serves as the College's primary liaison to the Washington State Attorney General's Office to ensure alignment with all applicable legal and regulatory standards. The Legal Affairs & Compliance Officer reports to the Vice President for Human Resources & Legal Affairs.
This position closes February 25, 2024 @ 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.
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