Chief Diversity / Affirmative Action Officer / Title IX Officer (CDO)

Chief Diversity / Affirmative Action Officer / Title IX Officer (CDO)

Purchase College, SUNY seeks an experienced and dynamic Chief Diversity / Affirmative Action Officer / Title IX Officer (CDO) to oversee all diversity-related matters for the College. The CDO will serve as a collaborative campus leader and public-facing resource that strengthens communication, partnerships, and educational initiatives that advance equity and inclusion. The CDO will develop and recommend programs, services, and initiatives designed to enhance the recruitment and successful retention of faculty, staff, and students from diverse and under-represented population groups. They will serve as liaison and develop partnerships within the campus community to promote diversity as an essential element of the mission of the College.

As required under Federal Affirmative Action Regulations, the CDO will have the authority, resources, support of and access to top management to ensure the effective implementation of the affirmative action plan. The CDO will supervise and oversee the Title IX Investigator / Assistant Affirmative Action Officer. They provide complaint resolution and investigate complaints regarding discrimination, affirmative action, and Title IX issues. The CDO also monitors the college's progress in complying with Title IX and laws concerning discrimination and affirmative action. The CDO will serve as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance officer for the college. The CDO must regularly assess and report whether the campus is fully complying with equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination, affirmative action and ADA requirements as they apply to Purchase College's academic, staff and student employees.

The CDO will report directly to the President, serve on the President's Cabinet, and work with the Purchase community, SUNY system leadership, community partners, and institutional advancement to strengthen and sustain Purchase's commitment to diversity and compliance with all state and federal laws.

The successful candidate at a minimum must possess :

An advanced degree in social sciences, human resources, higher education, law, or a related field.

A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in higher education.

Thorough knowledge of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the 1991 Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Title VI, Title VII, and other applicable laws.

Excellent collaboration, communication, and public speaking skills.

A proven track record in developing and implementing successful diversity, Title IX, Title VI, Title VII and / or Affirmative action plans and programming.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in mediation and / or complaint resolution.

Experience in leveraging grant funding or other support for initiatives.

Candidates are required to complete an online application at https : / / jobs.purchase.edu / postings / 1599 and attach :

1. a resume / CV specifying work experience and education,

2. a cover letter (maximum two pages) expressing interest in the position and summarizing qualifications,

3. the names, addresses, and e-mail addresses (and phone numbers, if possible) of THREE (3) references, who can speak to your experience related to this position.

Phone calls, hard copy, or e-mail submissions of application materials will NOT be accepted.

Candidates must attach the following documents to your online application : (resume / CV, cover letter, etc.)

About Purchase College, SUNY

A top 10 public school, according to U.S. News & World Report, Purchase College, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, was founded in 1967 by Governor Nelson Rockefeller. His aspiration for Purchase was to create a dynamic campus that combined conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with programs in the liberal arts and sciences, in order to inspire an appreciation for both intellectual and artistic talents in all students. Today, Purchase College, SUNY is a community of students, faculty, and friends where open-minded engagement with the creative process leads to a lifetime of intellectual growth and professional opportunity. For more information visit Purchase College (www.purchase.edu.)

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