Compliance Specialist (Title IX Investigator/Trainer)

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Department Summary

Equal Opportunity & Regulatory Compliance is focused on ensuring compliance and access to the University's many programs and offerings. EORC reports jointly to the Provost's office and to the Division of Access, Opportunity and Community Engagement and partners with units across campus to ensure compliance with Title VI, VII, and IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Clery Act, and multiple state and federal laws and regulations related to equal opportunity compliance. The Compliance Specialists are key contributors to this work and have opportunities to contribute significantly to the University's access mission.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Legal and Compliance

Sub-Family - Compliace

Career Track / Level - P2

Grade - 8

Role Summary

Serves as the primary contact for a specific compliance program. Creates and classifies reports in support of a specific compliance program, assists leadership in regulatory report creation, coordinates communication issuance, and assists with the development and implementation of institution-wide policies to ensure compliance with institutional policies and/or laws and regulations.

The Compliance Specialist (Title IX investigator/trainer) will assist in managing compliance with Title IX and would have a key role in ensuring compliant processes related to how EORC manages complaints and resolution processes. The Compliance Specialist (Title IX investigator/trainer will also assist in conducting investigations as needed and will execute ongoing investigations under the University's Title IX or Interpersonal Violence and Sexual Misconduct policies. The Compliance Specialist will prioritize Title IX compliance work but will also assist in managing Title VI and Title VII investigations and training as needed.  The role would include offering training to relevant campus partners and students, assisting in investigations and resolution processes, and ensuring students receive relevant accommodations and supportive measures.

Examples of Work Performed

•  Monitors and evaluates institutional practices to ensure compliance with federal and state laws applicable to the EORC area of responsibility.
• Conducts Title IX and EORC training and other training as needed.
• Presents, evaluates, and modifies training content to reflect any relevant regulatory changes to ensure effectiveness.
• Conducts investigations, summarizes evidence, and drafts reports.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable state and federal law as well as University policies.
• Assists in updating EORC policies, with a focus on the Title IX and Interpersonal Violence and Sexual Misconduct policies.
• Ensures notification is made to relevant parties and assists in determining if a recommendation of interim measures is necessary.
• Drafts summary documents and shares with appropriate parties such as the Provost, General Counsel and Student Affairs.
• Ensures office confidentiality is maintained.
• Performs similar or related duties assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Collects, compiles, and organizes reports for a defined compliance program and communicates data to internal and external stakeholders when appropriate.
2. Assists leadership with developing and publishing compliance reports and policies in accordance with established laws and regulations.
3. Audits and serves as a subject matter expert and point of contact to potentially affected units, and affiliated organizations ensuring appropriate communications are issued relating to compliance.
4. Collaborates with other institutional compliance subject matter experts, to review procedures and make change recommendations to leadership.
5. Creates, delivers, and monitors records of training programs.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree 

Experience: (3) Three Years Experience

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Advanced degree (J.D., Master's in relevant area, etc.) 
Experience: Direct experience conducting investigations related to policy or legal compliance. 

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who include a cover letter articulating their particular interest in this role.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.