Position Base: Los Angeles (Westwood), California

Location: UCLA Campus

Please apply via this link: https://jobs.ucla.edu/jobs/5537

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

In 2020, UCLA’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion unified existing civil rights investigatory units under the new Civil Rights Office (“CRO”), which serves UCLA’s campus and the UCLA Health System, and is led by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights. CRO ensures that UCLA remains in compliance with federal and state law and applicable UC policy concerning protections under Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and equal employment opportunity and affirmative action obligations.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Deputy Civil Rights Director for UCLA Health/1557 Co-Coordinator ("DCRD") represents the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights ("AVC-CR") and the UCLA Civil Rights Office on program, policy and legal issues related to UCLA Health (UCLA health system and the David Geffen School of Medicine [DGSOM]), the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center, and other programs and activities involving clinical care (together, the "Health Enterprise"). The DCRD reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and works closely with the Title IX Director and Deputy TIX Director, the Discrimination Prevention Office Director, the Staff Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Office Director and the ADA/504 Officer (collectively referred to as the "Civil Rights Office Leadership Team") to build strong relationships across the Health Enterprise and with other stakeholders to promote compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/504 and related laws and to achieve systemwide objectives.

 

DUTIES:

Program Oversight:

• Conduct assessments of prohibited conduct for university including campus and health and conduct intakes with potential complainants and Responsible employees.

• Advise complainants and respondents of possible consequences of conduct or actions, and generally inform them of their rights, responsibilities and applicable procedures.

• When delegated by AVC-CR or the Civil Rights Office Leadership Team, oversee report assessments, investigations and other work assignments conducted by other staff under the oversight of the AVC-CR. Oversee Investigators and the review of notices and various forms of correspondence.

• Keep appropriate records and maintain the confidentiality of all reports and complaints in accordance with UC policy and applicable laws related to record retention, and lead Civil Rights Office response to state and federal agency inquiries and audits as assigned by the AVC-CR.

• Directly support the AVC-CR's administration of civil rights-related policies and complaint resolution procedures. Facilitate informal resolution processes, including interim measures and accommodations.

• Participate in ad hoc, standing committees and workgroups addressing civil rights-related issues, including sexual violence, sexual harassment and discrimination issues. When delegated, attend campus-wide and Systemwide committees or workgroups.

• Manage the education and training programs for discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence prevention and complaint resolution the Health Enterprise and in collaboration with the Health Enterprise, develop and administer methods and activities to monitor and ensure that the campus complies with obligations under applicable civil rights laws, policies, and procedures.

• Provide impartial consultation, problem solving, and options for problem resolution regarding civil rights-related issues to the AVC-CR and other members of the UCLA community. Support the AVC-CR's analysis of equity issues as requested by and in consultation with relevant campus and health offices. Collaborate with other offices regarding the response, investigation, and resolution of civil rights-rights issues.

• Serve as the Health Enterprise’s ACA Section 1557 Co-Coordinator and receive, review and process grievances filed under ACA Section 1557.

• Co-coordinate the Health Enterprise’s recordkeeping and communication procedures as required by the ACA.

• Co-coordinate the Health Enterprise’s compliance with ACA 1557 regarding employee training, reasonable modification procedures and language access procedures.

• Analyze and remain abreast of legal decisions, literature and resources in areas related to civil rights.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Clinical experience (e.g. RN) (Preferred)

• Expert knowledge of the complexities of sexual harassment, sexual violence, and discrimination in the postsecondary setting and of federal and state laws and regulations, case law, and guidance related to sexual harassment and discrimination in educational and employment settings. (Required)

• Knowledge of the current regulatory landscape for colleges and universities regarding sexual harassment and discrimination 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. (Required)

• Deep legal experience with civil rights law and policy, including with the Clery Act, VAWA, FERPA, HIPAA, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA/504 and ACA issues in higher education and academic medical centers. (Required)

• Experience investigating sexual harassment, sexual violence, discrimination or other equivalently sensitive allegations in an empathetic and confidential manner. (Required)

• Experience investigating or overseeing investigations of sexual harassment and discrimination allegations arising in the clinical setting, including the context of patient care. Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality. (Required)

• Demonstrated thorough knowledge managing, supervising and mentoring professionals who conduct investigations of sexual harassment, sexual violence, and discrimination; Ability to design and manage effective administrative processes; Skill in management and staff supervision. (Required)

• Demonstrated skill, sensitivity and experience interacting and communicating with constituents who are diverse in characteristics such as age, education level, race, ethnic, national origin, gender identity and expression, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a culturally-competent manner. (Required)

• Demonstrated understanding of the relevance of trauma in the context of sexual violence (for example, the neurobiology of trauma and trauma-informed investigation techniques), sexual harassment, and discrimination; skill building rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way; attentive listener. (Required)

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills at a high management level; Demonstrated ability to convey sensitive information in written reports; Ability to design and carry out a multifaceted communications program. (Required)

• Exceptional skill in developing and delivering training and education programs about discrimination, sexual violence and sexual harassment. Ability to effectively conduct training and education programs, workshops and other presentations for small and large groups. (Required)

• Skill in program development including delineating goals and objectives, determining implementation steps and time frames, designing evaluation measures, and modifying designs and procedures to accommodate current organizational needs. (Required)

• Demonstrated ability to effectively mediate conflict and communicate across constituencies, including between and among all levels of academic and staff personnel and students, while demonstrating empathy and understanding in situations concerning sensitive matters. (Required)-

 

EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree (Preferred) or equivalent combination of education and equivalent experience.

 

OFFICIAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:

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SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Job Title: Ethics and Compliance Professional 4

Job Code: 0006061

Salary Grade: MSP 25

Full Grade Pay scale Range: $102,500 - $227,700 Annually, with salary placement based on skills, knowledge, and experience.

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HOW TO APPLY

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Please apply via this link: https://jobs.ucla.edu/jobs/5537