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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please plan to upload a cover letter, addressing all qualifications; including your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, a resume and contact information for three professional references, one of whom must be supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of campus interview.

This position is designated as Management Confidential and serves at the pleasure of the President. It is not eligible for permanent appointment, nor is it represented by a collective bargaining unit. Full range of benefits are available.

For full consideration, applications must be received by April 5, 2024.

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Position Information

Campus Title Harassment and Discrimination Investigator & Compliance Officer

Department Office of Diversity and Equity

Position Summary

Serving both SUNY Geneseo and SUNY Fredonia, the Harassment and Discrimination Investigator and Compliance Officer serves as the lead person investigating and resolving complaints of protected class harassment and discrimination, sexual misconduct, gender-based discrimination, intimate partner violence, and stalking for students and employees. This individual also assists the employee recruitment process, auditing applicant movement for potential bias and training search committees on equity-minded search practices.

Some level of on campus presence at both institutions is expected. If desired, this individual will be allowed to work remotely within the bounds of SUNY policy and as active job responsibilities allow. This position requires some evening and weekend responsibilities.

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In alignment with our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, we strive to create a work environment that is affirming for individuals of varying backgrounds. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from candidates of color, candidates with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ candidates, and those with experience working on accessibility and/or inclusion initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree by time of appointment

• Professional experience conducting investigations in a higher-education, non-profit or other relevant setting.

• Experience with the elements of proof for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

• Knowledge of the federal and state laws pertaining to civil rights, discrimination, harassment and affirmative action, as they apply to colleges and universities including the Affirmative Action, ADA Compliance Officer Act of 1972 ( AAO ).

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

  Preferred Qualifications

• Working familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII ), Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 (Title IX), the Jeanne Clery Act of 1990 (Clery Act), the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ( VAWA ), the Age of Discrimination in Employment Act ( ADEA ), all as amended where applicable, and other federal and state anti- discrimination laws and requirements.

• Professional experience in civil litigation; demonstrated experience and ability in conducting investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, composing clear, concise, timely and professionally written investigative reports.

• Knowledge, training and/or experience in trauma-informed interviewing, investigation practices, and/or motivational interviewing from credentialing entities such as SUNY Student Conduct Institute ( SCI ), Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview ( FETI ), and Association of Title IX Administrators ( ATIXA ).

  License/Certification

  Other Skills Required

  KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS , AND ABILITIES :

• Tact, discretion, professionalism, maturity and outstanding interpersonal skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills needed for conducting and compiling investigatory reports.

• Ability to independently and efficiently manage workload.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships.

  Supervision Received

The Harassment and Discrimination Investigator and Compliance Officer will report to Chief Diversity Officer at SUNY Geneseo (0.5 FTE ) and the Title IX Coordinator at SUNY Fredonia (0.5 FTE ) and will also receive some direction from SUNY Geneseo Title IX Coordinator.

Supervision Exercised

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S343

Number of Vacancies 1

Line # to be filled 00900

Full or Part-time Full-Time

Appointment Type Administrative

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 05/09/2024

Job Posting Date 03/05/2024

Apply By 04/05/2024

Job Posting Closed Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Salary 65,000-70,000

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please plan to upload a cover letter, addressing all qualifications; including your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, a resume and contact information for three professional references, one of whom must be supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of campus interview.

This position is designated as Management Confidential and serves at the pleasure of the President. It is not eligible for permanent appointment, nor is it represented by a collective bargaining unit. Full range of benefits are available.

For full consideration, applications must be received by April 5, 2024.

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

• Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.

• Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.

• Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

• Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

• Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu (ode@geneseo.edu%3Code@geneseo.edu%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

NY State Executive Order 161

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/4732

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 50

Job Duty/ Responsibility

AAO , ADA , Title IX Investigations

Serve as primary investigator for complaints of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and/or unlawful discrimination/harassment filed by students and/or employees. Do so in a way that builds trust with the campus community and meets the institutions’ legal obligations to address discrimination and harassment claims and sexual misconduct.

Complaints:

• Work collaboratively with the Title IX Coordinator and Chief Diversity Officer to receive complaints from all university community members and visitors, asserting violations by faculty, staff, students, and others of the University regarding violation of the Policy against Discrimination and Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct as defined in Title IX.

• Review complaints to assess potential violations of Harassment and Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct and/or applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

• Assess content of complaint in light of policy to determine the need for investigation versus other potential responses, resource referrals, or informal resolutions.

• Inform administrators, supervisors, and others in leadership of informal responses to complaints that may not require investigation.

• Utilize Maxient online system for case tracking and communication.

Investigation planning

• Follow through on the investigation processes for conducting interviews and reviewing documents, taking into account the issues raised in the complaint, and which witnesses and other sources of information may have information relevant to the legal and policy issues raised.

• Make appropriate judgments about which sources of information to consult and what questions to ask.

• Communicate with complainants, respondents and/or others regarding the plan and timeline for completion

Implementing investigation plans.

• Apply professional judgment and experience in questioning witnesses and reviewing other information sources.

• Exercise flexibility and judgment to change the investigation plan as appropriate, depending on information gathered, new issues raised.

• Manage time, often while conducting multiple investigations simultaneously, to conduct comprehensive investigation within timelines required by policy, law, and best practices.

• Communicate with witnesses, complainants, respondents, and others with discretion, impartiality, professionalism, and confidentiality appropriate to the context.

• Prepare reports that synthesize complex facts that are clearly written, succinct, and focused on the issues relevant to the complaint.

• Make findings of fact and clearly analyze whether or not the specific allegations have been substantiated by the investigation.

• Maintain accurate records of complaints, assessments, investigations, outcomes, and communications.

• Help connect complainants, respondents and witnesses, with other University resources that may provide alternative or additional support, interim and protective measures, guidance and assistance.

  Percentage Of Time 30

  Job Duty/ Responsibility

Search Process

• Utilize the college’s applicant tracking system in conjunction with the College’s Affirmative Action Plan to monitor recruitment efforts and ensure compliance with affirmative action search procedures.

• Review and approve search materials.

• Review and determine appropriateness of search waiver requests; coordinate and communicate search waiver decisions with the Human Resources Office

• Coordinate required training for employees involved in recruitment, selection, promotion, and hiring decisions.

• In collaboration with the Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, develop and administer policies related to search waivers for external hires and internal promotions.

• In collaboration with the Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, develop and administer programs focused on outreach programs including relationship-building and resource expansion to diversify candidate pools for all positions.

Percentage Of Time 10

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Compliance, Consistency, and Strategic Alignment

• Ensure compliance with Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action guidelines and labor laws as they relate to employment.

• Keeps abreast of relevant federal and state laws, and issues and developments pertaining to this work.

• In collaboration with the Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinators, review the investigative process for consistency.

• Coordinate closely with Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinators to ensure strategic alignment of work and forward movement of process and procedures.

• Provide reports to the Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinators as requested.

• In conjunction with Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinators, provide assistance and data to SUNY Legal Counsel Office and other regulatory agencies reviewing discrimination grievances or routine compliance reviews.

• Conduct training and guidance to the Tripartite Committee as identified in the Discrimination Complaint Procedure.

Percentage Of Time 5

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Personnel Data Monitoring and Assessment

In collaboration with the Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator:

• Monitor promotion, transfer, and permanent appointment and merit increment transactions to ensure non-discriminatory practices.

• Perform statistical analysis and periodic audits and evaluation to ensure human resource practices do not cause disparate impact.

• Develop and implement the annual affirmative action plan.

• Compile, analyze, and interpret ethnic, age, salary, and other confidential employment data for SUNY , State, and Federal compliance reports.

Percentage Of Time 5

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Reasonable Accommodations (Geneseo only)

• Coordinate the Reasonable Accommodation Request process, including communicating with requesters, engaging with stakeholders, and making decisions regarding the approval/denial of requests.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Will you have a Bachelor's degree completed by the time of appointment?

• Yes

• No

  Applicant Documents

  Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

  Optional Documents