Investigator & Compliance Specialist

New Britain, CT

Full Time

CT State Community College

Experienced

Details:

Posted: February 11, 2025
Level: Management / Confidential (Manager 1)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Location:

CT State Community College
185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051
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CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement:

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:

April 2025

Position Summary:

Reporting to the CT State Community College Director of Equity and Civil Rights, the Investigator & Compliance Specialist assists with managing day-to-day equal opportunity and civil rights matters, including but not limited to, civil rights investigations, equal employment opportunity compliance, affirmative action, Americans with Disabilities compliance. The Investigator & Compliance Specialist will also contribute to trainings, committees and programs that advance CT State Community College’s initiatives related to equality and inclusion.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Director of Equity and Civil Rights, the Investigator & Compliance Specialist is accountable for a full range of complex Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action duties through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

Conducts complex civil rights investigations involving alleged protected class discrimination & harassment filed by employees, students, and/or the public; and completes associated research, fact-finding analyses, and written reports.
Monitors the search process for CT State Community College positions to ensure fairness and equality for all applicants and ensures compliance with equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and affirmative action regulations and laws.
Participates in the development of the annual Affirmative Action Plan for CT State Community College for the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO).
Conducts and/or assists in the preparation and delivery of mandatory Title IX, inclusion, EEO/Civil Rights, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), sexual harassment, domestic violence, and other applicable employee training programs.
Interprets and effectively applies laws related to Connecticut and federal civil rights, equal opportunity, rights of persons with disabilities, and other matters.
Remains neutral and objective while handling highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and compassion.
Serves as a subject matter expert of civil rights and equal opportunity.
Ensures relevant and current EEO/AA compliance information, contacts, policies, and procedures are included on the CT State website and other applicable communication vehicles.
Participates on CT State standing committees, state working groups, organizations, and regional and national conferences as appropriate regarding Title IX, EEO/Civil Rights, and accessibility.
May serve in a lead capacity for employee ADA accommodation requests for CT State Community College in the recommendation of reasonable accommodations. Conducts related training and technical assistance for employees and managers.
Assists the Director of Equity and Civil Rights on strategies related to AA/EEO/Civil Rights compliance.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, counseling/social work, human resources, higher education, or a closely related field with three (3) years of professional experience working in civil rights compliance, Title IX, human resources, employee relations, and/or other similar work.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

Experience using data to inform decisions and monitor workforce changes that can lead to successful implementation of the CT State Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity programs, e.g., Affirmative Action Plan.
Experience with problem-solving and conflict resolution.
Ability to act both independently and collaboratively while exercising sound judgment with a high level of personal and professional ethics.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage time and tasks effectively, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain detailed records.
Openness to receiving and giving feedback and suggestions from/to other team members in service of ongoing improvement and learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree
Experience conducting independent civil rights investigations for employees and students.
Experience facilitating training for large audiences.
Experience with CORECT and/or other HRIS systems.
Experience in the development of the Affirmative Action Plans.

Starting Salary:

Anticipated Salary; $86,869 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. For more information, please visit our website at: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. To apply via our website at visit www.ct.edu/hr/jobs.

Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, ([email protected]).

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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