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Metropolitan State University of Denver is seeking an experienced, collaborative and effective administrator to serve as the Executive Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity ("OEO"), Title IX Coordinator and ADA Coordinator. The Executive Director will report directly to the University's General Counsel and manage the OEO staff. The Executive Director oversees the implementation, administration and monitoring of the University's compliance with matters involving Title IX, Title VII, ADA/504, Affirmative Action Plans and other federal, state or local civil right

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Title IX Coordinator duties: * Act as the University's Title IX Coordinator * Supervise a civil rights/Title IX investigator. * Oversee the complaint process to ensure prompt, effective and compliant processes regarding complaint intake procedures, review and implementation of supportive measures, conducing the informal resolution process, as appropriate, and oversight of the formal resolution process, including conducting hearings and handling appeals. * Review and update University policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Title IX laws, regulations and requirements. * Ensuring proper recording keeping of all actions taken during the complaint process. * Monitor number and outcomes of complaints to identify and address patterns and assess effectiveness of reporting and response efforts, including opportunities for improvement. * Provide oversight, training, and leadership for all Title IX initiatives. * Implement and oversee university-wide training and prevention programs for faculty, staff, and students related to Title IX. * Develop and distribute written materials and other informational pieces to broadly disseminate information regarding the University's policies relating to Title IX. * Work with campus partners to facilitate an inclusive and safe campus living, learning, and working environment for faculty, staff, and students. * Serve as the point person for all Title IX complaints and as the primary contact for government inquiries from the Office for Civil Rights (interacts with investigators and assures compliance with resolution agreements). * Continually identify and integrate best practices in Title IX training and investigations into the university knowledge base and practices. * Be available on call when needed for Title IX response. * Maintain an effective, informative and up-to-date website. Equal opportunity duties: * Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations, and requirements regarding harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation based upon protected classifications including Title VII and the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. * Oversee the complaint process to ensure prompt, effective and compliant processes regarding complaint intake procedures, review and implementation of supportive measures, conducing the informal resolution process, as appropriate, and oversight of the formal resolution process, including handling appeals. * Ensuring proper recording keeping of all actions taken during the complaint process. * Oversee the development and delivery of university-wide training for staff and faculty related to non-discrimination, anti-harassment, and other equal opportunity laws, regulations, and requirements. * Ensure timely completion of the annual Affirmative Action Program, including collaboration with other departments on campus to obtain all necessary data. * Review and revise University policies and procedures as necessary to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations related to equal opportunity matters, including Title VII and the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. * Monitor number and outcomes of complaints to identify and address patterns and assess effectiveness of reporting and response efforts, including opp rtunities for improvement. * Develop and distribute written materials and other informational pieces to broadly disseminate information regarding the University's policies relating to equal opportunity. * Collaborate with other University departments in relation to compliance with matters involving equal opportunity, affirmative action, non-discrimination and anti-harassment requirements.

ADA/504 Coordinator duties: * Act as primary 504/ADA compliance coordinator including, advising and collaborating with appropriate individuals and departments to ensure compliance with regulations and requirements related to issues involving notices, access to facilities/materials, and requested accommodations applicable to individuals with disabilities. * Oversee the grievance/complaint process to ensure prompt, effective and compliant processes regarding intake procedures, review and implementation of accommodations, conducing inquiries or investigations into grievances/complaints regarding failures to accommodate and/or harassment/discrimination based upon a disability. * Ensuring proper recording keeping of all actions taken during the complaint process. * Review and revise the University's non-discrimination policies, statements, access information, and grievance procedures to ensure compliance with Section 504/ADA and other... For full info follow application l

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.