Director of Compliance & Employee Relations

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WVMCCD District (All Campuses)

The West Valley-Mission Community College District is seeking a talented leader to fill the position of Director of Compliance & Employee Relations.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Santa Clara County, home of the Silicon Valley, is a world-renowned center for high technology and an important business and financial center. It is also the Bay Area’s most populous county, with almost 2 million residents, and the site of California’s third largest city, San Jose. West Valley and Mission Colleges serve an area of approximately 350,000 residents. The West Valley-Mission Community College District is one of the largest employers in Santa Clara County.

The District is composed of two colleges: West Valley College in Saratoga and Mission College in Santa Clara. Together they enroll more than 17,375 students with diverse backgrounds. Courses are taught during day, evening, and weekend hours, in addition to online courses and distance learning. More than 1,525 faculty and staff work for the District, which has a budget exceeding $135,287,206. The service area includes the cities of Santa Clara, Saratoga, Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno; and parts of San Jose, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and Santa Cruz County.

The ideal candidate for this position is a seasoned labor relations and employee relations professional with direct experience as an investigator and compliance manager. This includes but is not limited to demonstrated expertise in responding to internal and external complaints or allegations regarding unlawful discrimination and harassment. A strong record of handling labor union grievances, collective bargaining contract administration, discipline, and employee conflict resolution is highly desirable. In addition, the ability to assist and support administrators with performance management including performance evaluation and improvement plans is key to this position.

The ideal candidate values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to social justice. Building trust and collaborating with key stakeholders is imperative for success in this position.

Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

100% of full time, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, with anticipated start date of August 9, 2021. Schedule may change to include some evening or weekend hours, as needed. This position is a Classified Administrator and part of the Administrative employee unit. This is an exempt position and is not subject to overtime.

Work Location: West Valley-Mission Community College District, located on the campus of West Valley College, Saratoga, CA.

Salary Range

• $152,358 – $189,942 annually (Administrative Salary Schedule 20/21, Range 25, Steps A-H).

Benefits include:

• Additional compensation: $1,500 for doctorate added to base salary annually, to be prorated on a monthly basis.
• Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse and/or dependents.
• Employer-paid long term disability for employee.
• Employer-provided life insurance.
• 13 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid non-workdays between Christmas and New Year.
• 22 days vacation leave accrued annually (25 days after 5 years).
• 12 days sick leave accrued annually.
• Personal necessity leave and personal business leave.
• Professional development and renewal leave.
• $500 longevity award annually after 10 years of service and $1,000 longevity award annually after 15 years of service.
• CalPERS retirement.

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

1. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

2. Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources management, public administration, business administration or a related field.

3. Five years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources, including two years of administrative and management responsibility.

• Experience with Employee Relations and maintaining effective, cooperative, and collaborative relationships with others.
• Experience investigating and resolving discrimination and harassment complaints.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict including grievances and employee disputes.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of human resources management, public sector employment law, compliance administration, and training and development.
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local rules, regulations and laws related to discrimination and harassment based on all protected categories, including, but not limited to, Title II, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADEA, ADA, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Clery Act, FERPA, and Violence Against Women Act.
• Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment.
• Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.
• Budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management.

Ability to:

• Organize and direct the human resources operations.
• Conduct comprehensive investigations of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct allegations with objective findings and recommendations related to law and legal precedence
• Participate in complaint and grievance processes and hearings
• Develop and conduct training and education programs pertaining to Title IX, discrimination, and harassment investigations, resolutions and prevention
• On a continuous basis, analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws, regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve department related issues; remember various rules and procedures; and explain and interpret policy.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Interpret and apply district, division and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy and courtesy.
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and collaborative working relationships with others.
• Work beyond normal business hours, attend evening meetings and/or perform weekend work, and travel.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and implement department goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Plan, organize and direct human resources activities including training, compliance, organizational development, and employee relations.
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the human resources work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Organize and manage processes and procedures for receiving, investigating, preparing detailed investigative reports, and responding to internal and external complaints or allegations regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and/or retaliation; respond to federal and state agencies in connection with complaints of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation.
• Serve as the district’s Title IX compliance officer, ensuring compliance with all appropriate regulations and Title IX requirements.
• Oversee, train, lead, and collaborate with investigators on discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct matters; ensure timely, thorough investigations; prepare comprehensive reports with findings of fact and recommendations.
• Develop case management databases to organize, manage, and track incidents; prepare annual statistical reports on the number, nature, and disposition of complaints of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct; track cases, data, and trends to identify patterns, and make recommendations to address them.
• Work in a collaborative process to develop and review related district policies and administrative regulations and procedures in accordance with legal obligations and best practices; advise and collaborate with district community partners on initiatives, case management trends, challenges and concerns pertaining to discrimination, harassment, and Title IX compliance.
• Develop and implement policies, communication and training programs that promote prevention, education, and awareness about discrimination, harassment, Title IX, and related compliance topics to district employees and students; raise district awareness of resources with respect to reporting and filing complaints.
• Provide leadership to develop and design organizational development programs, employee and management training programs, and other professional development activities.
• Provide advice and counsel to administration regarding personnel practices, contract administration, employee evaluations, and employee improvement plans; investigate problems such as working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee and applicant appeals and grievances; provide guidance and recommendations for problem resolution to administration, represented and unrepresented employees.
• Prepare the assigned budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; administer the approved budget.
• Recommend the appointment of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.
• Represent the department and division to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other district employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
1. A Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae

2. A cover letter outlining how your background and experience will serve the future needs of the district/colleges and the community that we serve. Include how your life experiences, studies or work has prepared you for the leadership position as Director, Compliance & Employee Relations.

3. List of References

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Submission of complete electronic application documents to Human Resources is the applicant’s responsibility.
• Incomplete documents will not receive committee consideration.
• Application documents will not be sent to applicants nor received by Human Resources via fax.
• All materials in your file become District property, will not be returned, and will be considered for this vacancy only.
• Applicants who, due to a disability, require accommodations to complete the application, testing, or the interview, should contact Human Resources at (408) 741-2171 to arrange assistance.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications will continue to be accepted electronically until the position closing date of June 22, 2021.

For questions and confidential inquiries contact:
Ryan Ng
Human Resources Specialist
Email: ryan.ng@wvm.edu

SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION:

• After the deadline date, a committee will review and evaluate applications and supporting materials to select the applicants to be interviewed. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.
• All candidates will receive an e-notification to acknowledge receipt of their application materials. If not contacted within 3-6 weeks following the close of the recruitment, no suitable match was determined at this time.
• Travel expenses to attend first-level interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
• Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
• The District may choose to re-advertise or indefinitely delay filling a position. Some positions may include first and second level interviews.
• The District reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
• Any tentative verbal offer of employment is contingent upon formal approval of the college Governing Board.
• Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.

EEO STATEMENT:
West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

FY20/21-039FT

05/26/2021

06/22/2021

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