Title
Equity and Compliance Coordinator/P.S.S.2 - U24
Position Number
641170
Position Type
Staff - Unclassified
Department
Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance
Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work
Ramapo College is currently operating under the RamaPro model which is a pilot program allowing for a remote component to work schedules where operations support that model
This is a full-time, AFT position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Note: This position is in the “NL” category of employment (non-fixed work week) An AFT- NL professional staff member or librarian who is required to work beyond 35 hours shall be compensated through compensatory time off. Compensatory time shall be earned for hours worked beyond the normal work week, or on an employee’s regular day off, if requested and approved by their supervisor.
U24 Steps 1-3
$66,653.48 - $76,647.31
(Internal candidate's salary will be calculated based on Union Contract)
Job Summary/Description
Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College’s unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ’s designation as “New Jersey’s Public Liberal Arts College” by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College’s commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.
Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 42 bachelor’s degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College’s exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience.
Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State’s top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a “Military Friendly College” in Victory Media’s Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger’s, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.
EEO Statement
Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs and other diversity programs. Ramapo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Title IX, ADA & Compliance Training, the Equity and Compliance Coordinator will play a significant role in monitoring and coordinating compliance with Title IX and federal, state and College affirmative action and equal employment opportunity laws, policies, regulations and related statutes and guidelines.
Duties/Responsibilities
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the investigation and resolution of student and employee Title IX, Title VII and state discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment and sexual misconduct complaints.
Prepares reports of investigations in a timely manner and makes recommendations on dispositions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Serve as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator, which includes reviewing investigation summaries, analyzing witness statements and making recommendations on dispositions, including recommending sanctions as appropriate.
- Partners with POER and other college units to educate College committees, student groups and individuals as to AA/EEO policies by conducting workshops, seminars or meetings.
- Safe guards the confidentiality of information and exercises discretion with confidential information.
- Responsible for federal and state reporting requirements and related statistical analysis.
- Assists the Director of Title IX, ADA & Compliance Training with developing training materials and carrying out trainings for search committees for unclassified searches in order to disseminate EEO/AA guidelines and procedures.
- Preside over the Title IX hearing process on an as-needed basis as the Hearing Chair on Title IX matters involving College students and/or employees.
- Establish rapport with students from a wide array of identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to perform effectively in a diverse campus community.
- Coordinates and works with the Department of People Operations and Employee Resources (POER) and the Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Coordinator with regard to Affirmative Action recruitment activities and procedures.
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Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Title IX, ADA & Compliance Training.
- Supports the mission of the College and the Strategic Plan.
Additional Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
- Ability to work independently, yet function within a team.
- Working knowledge of issues related to Title IX and non-discrimination statutes and regulations is required.
- Knowledge of best practices as they relate to institutions of higher education compliance with Title IX and VAWA is preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community is required.
- Ability to manage an ongoing and complex caseload.
Education/Experience
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
- Graduation from an accredited College or University with a Bachelor's degree in a related field is required. Relevant work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis (30 credit hours is considered one year of College).
- A Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience conducting investigations in alleged discrimination and/or sexual assault is required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of related experience is required.
Experience in and awareness of the sensitivity required when interacting with and addressing the needs of a diverse community on sensitive topics.
