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Assistant Vice President of Equity and Compliance - (2300008M)
Towson University | |
Competitive | |
United States, Towson | |
May 25, 2023 | |
Assistant Vice President of Equity and Compliance - (2300008M) Job Summary Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community. Towson University is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Assistant Vice President of Equity and Compliance. This position has university-wide visibility, oversight, and responsibility for monitoring the progress of Towson University's mission which aims to create a more diverse and inclusive academic community. This position also has university-wide responsibility in meeting institutional wide compliance goals to ensure that TU complies with relevant federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines. These include policies and procedures relating to: Title IX, Title VII and ADA 504 compliance covering faculty, staff, and students. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Inclusion and Institutional Equity, the Assistant Vice President (AVP) will manage, revise, and monitor policies and initiatives related to equity and oversee implementation of compliance processes that are clear and accessible to members of the Towson community. The AVP will advise senior leadership on emerging issues and laws, regulatory changes and requirements, and monitor policy and process improvement projects, as needed, to enhance compliance efforts. The Assistant Vice President for Equity and Compliance oversees and manages discrimination and harassment complaints that involve Title IX, Title VII, ADA, etc. and develops key relationships with the Office of Disability Services, the Office of Human Resources, Student Affairs, the Office of Public Safety and the Office of General Counsel. The AVP supervises the Title IX Coordinator, the ADA Coordinator, the Coordinator for Hate Bias Response and Advocacy, and a skilled civil rights investigative team. This position facilitates trainings, conducts investigations and coordination as needed, and provides proactive support to students, faculty, and staff with a focus on responsiveness, engagement, and communication. The AVP will have an understanding of current best practices in inclusion and equity, supporting the university in efforts for change. Responsibilities and Duties Responsibilities for the AVP include, but are not limited to the following:
The AVP will provide leadership to the Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity team and the campus community in the Vice President's absence. The work hours for this position may include evenings and weekends. Telework may be available for this position up to two days per week following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing. Qualifications and Skills Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualification:
Salary and Benefits Competitive salary and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 14 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, please click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety. |