What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel and Title IX Director position at Mid Michigan College?
Overview
Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.
The Legal Counsel and Title IX Director ensures that the college and employees operate ethically, legally, and according to regulations. They oversee internal policies, control and review all legal documents to identify legal and regulatory risks, and implement solutions. This position ensures compliance with all requirements under Title IX, Title VII, various Civil Rights Discrimination Laws, Americans with Disability Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Violence Against Woman Reauthorization Act of 2013, and laws otherwise designed to assure an equitable education and work environment. They offer guidance to the college on legal matters; conduct internal investigations involving areas of compliance with legal and/or Board policies, Title IX, Non-Discrimination, and Student Conduct issues.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
- Analytical ability to identify and resolve a variety of issues or challenges in an effective and timely manner
- High proficiency in computer usage, including Microsoft Office, Google Docs/Calendar, and database interaction (student information system)
- Excellent time management skills
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with departments across the College
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Effective presentation, public speaking, and facilitation skills
- Project management skills and experience
Education, Certification, Licensure:
- Juris Doctorate required
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in employee relations, conduct or compliance required
- Proficiency in comprehension of Federal and State laws and regulations mandatory
- Understanding of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and VAWA mandatory
- Knowledge of Michigan State laws mandatory
- Legal experience preferred
- Previous experience in a community college setting preferred
Working Environment:
- The job responsibilities of this position are performed in an office environment which requires a professional image and demeanor; punctual attendance and reliability. The environment has little, if any discomfort due to heat, cold or dust. There is light noise within the environment
- There may be occasional travel to other College locations for meetings/duties
- Job duties may be performed in an independent or a team atmosphere
- The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (5- 45 pounds)
- Must meet reasonable and sometimes shifting deadlines, quotas, or rigorous demands for accuracy; may be involved in some unpleasant situations
- Typical work schedule: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday.
Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.
