The City University of New York · 12 hours ago
University Compliance Officer – (Multiple Vacancies)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $155K/yr
8+ years expThe City University of New York (CUNY) is seeking Compliance Officers to manage reports of discrimination and harassment across its system. This role involves providing expert guidance, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with various federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and harassment.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Overseeing the implementation of and conducting routine comprehensive review of strategic initiatives to enhance compliance processes and identifying areas for improvement within the compliance framework, proposing and executing strategic initiatives to streamline processes, and ensuring that all compliance activities are aligned with the University's goals and regulatory requirements. This could include optimizing investigation protocols, enhancing training programs, and improving communication channels for reporting and addressing compliance issues
Executing and routinely assessing CUNY's non-discrimination policies and procedures to ensure rigorous adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights statutes. This includes identifying potential compliance issues, suggesting enhancements, and implementing corrective measures. Collaborating with CUNY Chief Diversity Officers to develop and finalize investigation plans for discrimination and harassment investigations while providing ongoing guidance throughout the investigative process
Assessing preliminary investigative reports authored by CUNY Chief Diversity Officers to ensure accuracy and compliance, while offering strategic recommendations. Leveraging these insights to develop and implement comprehensive, impactful training initiatives that address identified needs and promote organizational equity
Creating and presenting reports to CDOs on emerging trends and best practices for investigating, documenting, and responding to discrimination and harassment complaints
Developing, coordinating, conducting, and leading training sessions and orientations on topics related to discrimination and harassment, with a focus on compliance with Title II, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the Clery Act, New York Education Law Articles 129-A and 129-B, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, applicable state and local disability laws, as well as CUNY policies and bylaws
Acting as an investigator or co-investigator. This involves collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and documenting findings to assess whether a violation of University policy or any federal, state, or local civil rights law has taken place
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience required
Preferred
Master's degree in law, Business, Higher Education, or related field
Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, laws, and guidelines including Title II, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the Clery Act, New York Education Law Article 129-A and 129-B, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, state and local disability laws, and relevant CUNY policies and bylaws
Experience conducting equal employment opportunity (EEO)/compliance investigations, preferably in a higher education setting
Effective conflict resolution skills and the ability to determine mutually acceptable outcomes for difficult problems requiring the consideration of competing interests
Self-directed results and detail orientation with the ability to use sound judgment and/or data in decision-making
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral/written communication skills
Outstanding analytical and research skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to establish plans, launch new initiatives, and manage multiple assignments with conflicting priorities and strict deadlines
Computer applications proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and PeopleSoft
Benefits
A range of health plans
Competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans
Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study
Generous paid time off
Company
The City University of New York
The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Allison Griffin
Partnership Specialist, CUNY Service Corps
Doriane Gloria
Sr. Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer
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