Associate General Counsel, Title IX, & ADA Coordinator

Associate General Counsel, Title IX, & ADA Coordinator

Department: Legal Services

Location: Jerry Sue Thornton Center

Reports To: President, Corporate College/Sr. Advisor

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req6568

Employment Type: Administration and Professionals

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Standard College Hours: M-F, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Number of Openings: 1

SUMMARY

Responsible for a wide range of legal matters, compliance with Title IX and ADA coordination, remediation, education and will assist the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as the College’s Director of Institutional Access
• Serves as the College’s Title IX & ADA Coordinator and directs all related College-wide functions
• Strategically directs, designs, implements, and monitors College-wide Institutional Access & Title IX and ADA Compliance functions
• Oversees the complaint, investigation and resolution process for all complaints related to prohibited conduct under the College’s policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected class
• Conducts intake of complaints in collaboration with the College’s Investigator
• Provides guidance, direction and oversight of the investigations performed by the College’s Investigator
• Investigates allegations connected to complaints in emergency situations or in the absence of the College’s Investigator
• Provides initial assessments of claims to determine if they are implicated by the College’s policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment and retaliation on the basis of a protected class
• Determines if a claim is appropriate for transfer to another College department to investigate and remedy and thereafter transfers the claim when appropriate
• Evaluates investigative summaries provided by the College’s Investigator to determine if the allegations meet the policy threshold for elevation to a Decision Maker for determination of the weight of the evidence and proposed sanctions where appropriate evidence and proposed sanctions where appropriate
• Oversees the entire complaint resolution process from intake to probable cause determination, decision maker panel and appeal
• Provides all appropriate trainings and forms for all Decision Makers, Appeals Officers and related parties
• Provides ongoing training, consulting, technical assistance, and information services regarding Institutional Access requirements, grievance issues, and compliance programs
• Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with all campus constituencies to promote the value and process of conflict resolution
• Works collaboratively with other campus personnel with conflict resolution interests and responsibilities
• Identify systemic concerns about college policies, procedures, and programs, and make recommendations for review of policies or procedures to appropriate administrative offices
• In conjunction with necessary parties/functions, conducts annual Title IX and accessibility audits at each college location
• Maintain and update Section 3354: 1-60-02 Discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, Title IX, and retaliation complaint procedure to maintain compliance with any new regulations related to Title IX or other local, state, or federal regulations which impact the Procedure
• Executes and monitors Compliance with the College’s Procedure
• Manages diverse projects from General Counsel as assigned
• Represents the Office of Legal Services and the College in the absence of General Counsel and/or Deputy General Counsel
• Conducts training on subjects of legal importance to the College and its employees (i.e., Ethics, accessibility, Title IX, discrimination, etc.)
• Supervises support personnel in conjunction with the Vice President & General Counsel, as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• J.D. with outstanding academic performance
  • Significant related experience may substitute for education
• Minimum five years of strong demonstrated legal experience with a law firm or in-house legal department
• Demonstrated track record of negotiating and drafting commercial contracts and working collaboratively with a legal department
• Member of the Ohio bar

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulatory theories, concepts, and practices with the ability to apply in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Ability to provide proactive and practical legal support to college clients
• Ability to leverage technology to improve both the quality and the quantity of legal work conducted
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively in complex business situations
• Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
• Possess excellent organizational and prioritization skills with demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to be creative and exercise initiative
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail
• Ability to promote collaboration, teamwork, and involve all stakeholders in decision‑making processes
• Proven leadership skills and ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
• Demonstrated advanced Project Management skills
• Possess intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Ability to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflicts on major projects
• Ability to facilitate top‑level collaboration while managing sensitive issues
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and quality
• Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Demonstrated experience as legal counsel to an institution of higher education
• Demonstrated experience with Higher Education laws, the Ohio Sunshine Laws and/or the Ohio Public Records Act
• Demonstrated competency in Title IX and ADA compliance matters both administrative and athletic

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Possess knowledge of contract authoring and management software
• Ability to conduct effective, informative, and engaging presentations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and may perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.

Target Starting Salary Range

$100,000 to $115,000. The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range, but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).

Special Instructions to Applicants

During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Special Note

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.