Southern University at New Orleans · 1 day ago
Director of Compliance
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expSouthern University at New Orleans is seeking a Director for Compliance who will oversee the Office for Compliance and serve as the Title IX Coordinator and ADA Coordinator. The role involves developing educational programs, coordinating investigations, and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws regarding discrimination and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Bernette Taylor, MHED, SHRM-SCP
Responsibilities
Supervise and manage the Office for Compliance staff, including but not limited to the Disability Services Coordinator and the Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Develop, implement, coordinate, and conduct educational programs and initiatives designed to educate and support students and employees regarding their rights and obligations under Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, the Louisiana Campus Accountability and Safety Act, any other relevant federal or state laws or regulations, including reporting options/responsibilities, support services, System and University policies, and applicable disciplinary code, grievance procedures, and confidential resources, etc
Oversee, coordinate, and ensure investigations of reports and complaints of power-based violence are adequate, reliable, timely, confidential, and impartial
Train deputy Title IX coordinators, investigators, confidential advisors, decision makers, and other appropriate personnel so they are adequately trained in compliance with Title IX and Power-Based Violence guidance
Identify systemic problems relating to complaints and propose recommendations for corrective measures
Ensure employee compliance with relevant trainings as required by System and University policies and federal and state laws and regulations
Maintain investigative files
Develop and implement programming to educate the campus community regarding Title IX and Power-Based Violence procedures, policies, best practices, and current federal and state laws and regulations
Assure that students, employees, and the general public eligible for accommodations are provided equal access to all college instruction and programs in accordance with System policies, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, its Amending Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, the Fair Housing Act of 1988, and any other relevant federal or state laws or regulations
Serve as the primary point of contact regarding concerns and inquiries on ADA issues
Conduct intake interviews with employees with disabilities
Review disability documentation and develop individual employee accommodation plans
Plan, develop, and deliver comprehensive accommodations and services to meet the needs of employees and members of the general public with disabilities
Assist the Disability Services Coordinator with disability services testing for students with disabilities who receive testing accommodations
Maintain employee files for requests for ADA accommodations
Maintain a record of all received disability and accommodation requests, issues, and resolutions
Ensure education and training on the Americans with Disability Act as required by La. R.S. 46:2595(A)(2)
Receive and investigate ADA complaints pursuant to System and University policies and maintain corresponding records
Develop and implement programming to educate the campus community regarding compliance under the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, its Amending Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, the Fair Housing Act of 1988, policies, best practices, and current federal and state laws and regulations
Perform other duties as assigned by System and University policies
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree required
Minimum of five years of experience in higher education
Knowledge of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, its Amending Act of 2008, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, and the Louisiana Campus Accountability and Safety Act
Preferred
Juris doctorate or other terminal degree preferred
Company
Southern University at New Orleans
Southern University at New Orleans is a historical black university based out of LA, United States.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase