Compliance Specialist: Title IX and Human Resources - Elon, United States - Elon University

Description

Title: Compliance Specialist: Title IX and Human Resources

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: M-F

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Finance and Administration

Department: Human Resources

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, the Compliance Specialist: Title IX and Human Resources plays a pivotal role in ensuring the University's compliance with relevant employment laws, Title IX, regulations, and policies, with a specific focus on promoting fostering an inclusive and diverse campus community through training and outreach. The Compliance Specialist: Title IX and Human Resources will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies, programs, and training initiatives to uphold the University's commitment to fairness, equity, and compliance with applicable laws and guidelines. The Specialist will maintain confidential student and employee files in the university's databases and will serve as an intake expert regarding the university's response to various reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and dating and domestic violence. The Specialist will develop and administer all climate surveys in relation to Title IX. The Specialist must be highly organized and efficient with the ability to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities; strong critical thinking skills; the ability to exercise good judgment and high levels of discretion/confidentiality; an intense focus on accuracy; excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
Free use of campus fitness facilities.
Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

1 Year of Experience in Title IX, Human Resources, or relevant field.

Job Duties

Compliance Management: Stay up to date with federal, state, and local employment laws, Title IX, regulations, and policies related to equal opportunity, non-discrimination, affirmative action, and other HR compliance areas. Assist in the management of the reporting systems (Maxient and EthicsPoint). Provide guidance to administrators, faculty, staff, and students of procedures available for filing complaints, grievances, and appeals under federal and state regulations and institutional policies and procedures. Coordinate the receipt and response of university sexual harassment complaints; working with both the Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator and the Director of Employee Relations and Culture to ensure accurate and timely completion of state mandated submissions. Provide Case Management support to faculty, staff, and students filing complaints, grievances, and appeals under federal and state regulations and institutional policies and procedures.
Training: Serve as lead trainer for university related to Title IX including training for mandatory reporters, students, staff, and faculty. In partnership with Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, develop and implement training for diverse audiences to increase awareness of university policy and procedures, compliance requirements, and ethical standards. Prepare and present professional development and educational opportunities to the campus community regarding HR compliance and Title IX in alignment with industry best practices.
Investigative Support Assist in the capacity of an investigator, primarily with complaints under the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy, but also as needed with complaints of discrimination and/or harassment for the university community, including matters that fall under the ADA, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act. Act as a neutral party through all aspects of investigation and ensures a prompt, fair and neutral process for all parties. Compile and analyze Title IX data to identify trends, disparities, and opportunities for improvement in equal opportunity practices. Prepare and submit required compliance reports to relevant departments and senior leaders on campus.
Policy Development and Implementation: Participate in the development, review, and updating of Title IX policies and procedures. Communicate policy changes effectively across the organization and ensure understanding and adherence.
Inclusive Excellence Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon's foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community. We embrace the shared responsibility to foster inclusive excellence within a strong residential community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon. Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups and other university-sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community. This dedicated time to community building should average at least two hours per week.