Chief Diversity Officer & Title IX Coordinator - The City University of New York : Job Details

The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation's largest urban public university system. CUNY School of Medicine (CUNY Med) is located at the City College of New York (CCNY) in the heart of Harlem. It is the only medical school in the CUNY system and the only public medical school in Manhattan. Building upon 50 years of success at the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, we transitioned to the CUNY School of Medicine in 2017. The CUNY Med offers an accelerated BS / MD (7-year program) and a Physician Assistant Master's Degree (28-month program). The school seeks to include those underrepresented in the field of medicine and to train high-quality, culturally competent health professionals and scientists equipped to address the healthcare needs of New York's medically underserved communities. As a major priority, CUNY School of Medicine also seeks to enhance the recruitment and retention of senior leadership, faculty, and staff who closely reflect the diversity of our student body and NYC itself.

The CUNY School of Medicine (CUNY Med) is seeking a Chief Diversity Officer / Title IX Coordinator. This leadership position involves frequent high-level interaction and collaboration with leaders across the full range of the medical education. The CDO serves as an executive-level strategist and partners with campus leaders, faculty, staff, and students to provide counsel and leadership on compliance matters involving Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), sexual harassment, recruitment and hiring, accommodation requests, affirmative action and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The CDO oversees and conducts all investigations in compliance with the requirements of Title IX and EEO. The CDO conducts thorough and impartial investigations related to all discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. The CDO is responsible for guiding efforts and creating opportunities to define, assess, and promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), educational and employment opportunities, and cultural proficiency. The CDO proactively develops and implements plans, programs, and activities that educate and motivate the school community to hold pluralism and inclusion as core values and foster a climate that respects diversity.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the successful candidate will be responsible, but not limited to, the following :

• Provide leadership on compliance matters involving Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and sexual harassment and retaliation claims
• Serves as the School's Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 / ADA Coordinator
• Oversees all internal investigations about Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA); CUNY policy; and any other law that prohibits discrimination.
• Counsels' administration, faculty, and staff regarding affirmative action, bullying, harassment, hiring practices, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) issues.
• Serves as a Member of the Dean's Extended Cabinet and the School's Senior Leadership Committee. Oversees the employment / hiring search process and conducts compensation analyses for faculty and staff. Update school policies.
• Prepares and submits internal and external reports including the federally mandated affirmative action plan. Trains the school community on diversity and sexual harassment policies.
• Collaborates with Human Resources and Legal Affairs Offices to ensure compliance with the EEO and OFCCP as well as other applicable issues.
• Oversees employment search processes including reviewing the composition of search committees, conducting charges, recommending ad placements, and approving the applicant pool.
• Collaborates with the Office of Student Affairs to address student complaints and issues.
• Serves as the Chief Diversity Office liaison to the CUNY and attends meetings of the CUNY Chief Diversity Officers Council as well as other school committees.
• Essential duties require on-campus presence.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Juris Doctor, or other doctoral degree in a related field, preferred.
• Intrinsic understanding of the importance of DEI in medicine and healthcare disparities
• Record of progressively responsible relevant experience in a position of leadership, preferably in higher education or government
• A record of success in EEO / AA and diversity areas including demonstrable familiarity with regulatory requirements, laws, and guidelines
• CUNY / CUNYFirst experience

CUNY TITLE

Assistant Administrator

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

135,000 - $165,000

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement / pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.