Deputy Title IX Officer - Community Network

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The UCI Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity (OEOD) is responsible for the University's compliance with federal and state laws and University policies and procedures regarding discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. OEOD works to promote and integrate the principles of equal opportunity, affirmative action, nondiscrimination, and
inclusive excellence at UCI, including UCI Health.

The Deputy Title IX Officer/Community Network supervises the Community Network complaint resolutions team and provides assistance to the Title IX Officer in matters pertaining to Title IX and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), including assistance with oversight of discrimination and SVSH informal and formal cases in health and clinical spaces. The incumbent also performs case resolution (other inquiry and informal resolution) and formal investigations for highly sensitive/complex complaints of discrimination, harassment, sexual violence and retaliation; conducts extensive research on state and federal laws regarding discrimination and equal opportunity laws and regulations, including relevant health related law and external reporting requirements; and develops and implements training programs and workshops designed to educate the University community about sexual violence, discrimination and harassment prevention and response, responsible employee training, and boundaries trainings. The incumbent represents OEOD in various university and clinical meetings as a subject matter expert.

Responsible for the resolution of informal complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and retaliation and formal investigations in the Community Network. Serves as a primary point of contact for all relevant internal parties at Community Network locations and/or external representatives, ensuring professional and timely communications. Acts as a resource and provides advice and assistance on highly sensitive or difficult Title IX and discrimination matters as well as complex matters of law and policy. Consults with UCI Health and Community Network Leadership including Chief Medical Officer, Chief Nursing Officer, Dean's Office, in addition to Human Resources, Risk Management, Office of General Counsel, Academic Units, Student Affairs, UC Irvine Police Department, and other UC administrators and departments as appropriate, in resolution of discrimination, harassment, sexual violence and retaliation complaints. Works cooperatively with and assists in response to federal and state agencies inquiries into sexual harassment and discrimination complaints filed against the University, including the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC), the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Department of Justice, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Office of Federal Contracts and Grants (OFCG), among others. Authors detailed, well-written, and confidential correspondence, other inquiry or informal reports, and investigative administrative reports of finding.

Provides expert-level knowledge in a compliance specialty program, or multiple programs. Ensures the location has comprehensive processes for investigations, and coordinated responses for compliance programs. Works on most complex issues with limited or no precedence, where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. May be recognized as an expert in the external industry.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $140,000- $170,000 (Annual).

Required:

• Expert knowledge of the ethics and compliance profession, theories and systems of internal control, and professional compliance and investigations standards.
• Applies sound principles and standards in completing highly complex and technical assignments.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and report on issues and recommendations that are complex in nature. Ability to apply policy and legal concepts to issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work independently with all levels of University personnel, including management and faculty, and to facilitate agreement on issues and corrective actions.
• Ability to communicate complex information to all levels of management and administrators in a clear and concise manner both written and verbal.
• Excellent skills in complex decision making on critical issues.
• Excellent skills in presenting information in a thorough and complete manner.
• Demonstrated ability to mediate effectively between and among all levels of academic and staff personnel and students.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly establish rapport and professional credibility and to gain the trust of administrators, faculty and staff at all levels of the University, students and individuals external to the University.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize an emergency situation and take appropriate action.
• Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team and to collaborate with colleagues to facilitate the resolution of staff, faculty, student and/or organizational issues. Demonstrated ability to work independently with only general direction and to accept equivocal circumstances and take appropriate action where answers to a problem are not readily apparent. Ability to make sound decisions and employ effective problem-solving techniques.
• Commitment to the principals of equal opportunity and inclusive excellence.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a case management system.
• In-depth and demonstrated knowledge of best practices and methodologies for conducting investigations, including interviewing, gathering and analyzing evidence, and writing investigation reports.
• Demonstrated skill, sensitivity and experience interacting with constituents who are diverse in characteristics such as age, education level, race, gender identity and expression, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a culturally competent manner.
• Expert knowledge of the complexities of discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence in the postsecondary setting. Demonstrated understanding of the relevance of trauma in the context of sexual violence (for example, the neurobiology of trauma and trauma-informed investigation techniques).
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, case law, and guidance related to discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual violence in in the educational and employment setting.
• Experience investigating discrimination, sexual harassment or other equivalently sensitive allegations in an empathetic and confidential manner.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring professional staff who investigate discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence allegations.

Preferred:

• Expert knowledge of University ethics and compliance policies, procedures and programs. Demonstrated grasp of ROI concepts.
• Experience investigating or overseeing investigations of sexual harassment allegations arising in the clinical setting, including the context of patient care.
• Familiarity with regulations, laws, and policies that govern an institution's response to alleged misconduct by health care workers and providers, such as medical staff bylaws and regulations, patient grievance policies, laws related to confidentiality, and external reporting mandates.
• Knowledge of the current regulatory landscape for colleges and universities regarding sexual harassment that arises in the clinical context, such as investigations and resolutions by the Office for Civil Rights in the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services.
• Familiarity with the administration and operations of academic health centers, student health centers, counseling centers and health professional schools.
• Professional certification(s) applicable to job responsibilities preferred.

Special Conditions:

• This position will be required to report at different work sites between the campus in Irvine and medical center in Orange, and the community network. The incumbent must be able to provide their own means of transportation to/from work locations.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.