Chief Diversity Officer & Title IX Coordinator

Chief Diversity Officer & Title IX Coordinator

POSITION DETAILS

The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation's largest urban public university. The 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). True to its legacy of access, opportunity, and community transformation, the medical school’s mission remains to recruit highly talented students as diverse as New York City itself. CUNY School of Medicine is the home of healers and leaders and places a special emphasis on addressing educational and healthcare disparities. 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 ecosystem. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership on compliance matters involving Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and sexual harassment and retaliation claims.
• Serve as the School’s Title IX Coordinator and Section 504/ADA Coordinator.
• Oversee 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.
• Counsel administration, faculty, and staff regarding affirmative action, bullying, harassment, hiring practices, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) issues.
• Serve as a Member of the Dean’s Extended Cabinet and the School’s Senior Leadership Committee. Oversee the employment/hiring search process and conduct compensation analyses for faculty and staff. Update school policies.
• Prepare and submit internal and external reports including the federally mandated affirmative action plan. Train the school community on diversity and sexual harassment policies.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Legal Affairs Offices to ensure compliance with the EEO and OFCCP as well as other applicable issues.
• Oversee employment search processes including reviewing the composition of search committees, conducting charges, recommending ad placements, and approving the applicant pool.
• Collaborate with the Office of Student Affairs to address student complaints and issues.
• Serve as the Chief Diversity Officer liaison to the CUNY and attend 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.

HOW TO APPLY

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Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin on August 28, 2024.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 28853

Location: CUNY School of Medicine