Assistant Dean/Director of Student Compliance

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Oct 30, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Dean/Director of Student Compliance
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Student Affairs and Services
Department	Student Affairs - Nwk
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking an AAssistant Dean/Director of Student Compliance. Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Assistant Dean/Director of Student Compliance for Rutgers University-Newark is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive plan to ensure that Rutgers University-Newark is in compliance with Title IX and ADA regulations as well as related federal, state and local laws and guidelines, and ensure compliance with all relevant Rutgers University policies and procedures. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following: Routinely advise the Dean of Students and Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs as well as other members of the Rutgers University-Newark executive team on national trends in higher education that are related to Title IX and ADA in an effort to improve services, policies, processes and to ensure compliance and mitigate risk; Keep abreast of and advise on any newly enacted and proposed federal, state, and local laws and guidelines that will impact Title IX and ADA activities at Rutgers University-Newark and will have responsibility for understanding, communicating, and guiding the stakeholders through the appropriate Rutgers University policies and procedures; Maintain a relationship with Rutgers Access and Disability Resources (RADR), University Ethics and Compliance (UEC), as well as the Office of General Counsel; Will have the responsibility for leading, creating, implementing and assessing all educational and outreach efforts; Serve as the Title IX Coordinator for Rutgers-Newark and will have responsibility for working closely with university stakeholders and various Rutgers University central offices to ensure that all processes and procedures for reporting and investigating Title IX and ADA complaints comply with applicable policies and procedures; Work closely with the Dean of Students to continually assess policies and procedures for students and make recommendations for improvement that will ensure compliance with state and federal mandates and Rutgers University policies and procedures; Serve as the Rutgers University-Newark representative on various Rutgers University working groups and committees for Title IX and ADA to ensure proper services and infrastructure are provided for Rutgers University-Newark students and other stakeholders. Routinely advise on all current Title IX and ADA policies and processes as administered by the Office of Employment Equity and University Human Resources; Work collaboratively with UHR on student Title IX and ADA matters involving faculty and staff, and will have the responsibility for routinely communicating with the Office of Employment Equity, University Human Resources, and Human Resources-Newark when appropriately advising faculty and staff on and emerging issues. Create and provide a comprehensive schedule of trainings that create awareness and inform the university community about Title IX and ADA regulations; Serve as the Ombudsperson for Rutgers University-Newark students, providing a resource for impartial complaint investigation and resolution in a variety of university-related situations.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	91297.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	115559.00
Annual Maximum Salary	139821.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a master's degree in a related field, plus three (3) years of relevant experience that demonstrates expertise in compliance issues OR a bachelor's degree in a related field, plus five (5) years of relevant experience that demonstrates expertise in compliance issues
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Professional experience in Title IX and ADA compliance, law, human resources (employee relations or EEO/AA), student conduct, sexual violence investigation or prevention that includes conducting internal investigations and resolving grievances Will need to remain current as to all relevant federal, state and local laws and guidelines; Will need to understand and apply all university and system policies and procedures; must demonstrate good self-management, excellent communication skills, detail orientation, and problem-solving ability in interactions with University personnel, students and parents; Must serve as an advocate for students with disabilities and promote awareness of disability issues.
Preferred Qualifications	Advanced degree in a related field (human resources, law, higher education administration); Experience in higher education setting; Experience working with diverse populations.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2189
Posting Open Date	09/12/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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