Universities of Wisconsin
Executive Director for Civil Rights
Universities of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States, 54492
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Position Title: Executive Director for Civil Rights
Job Category: Limited
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Assistant Chancellor
Job Duties:
The Executive Director for Civil Rights is responsible for ensuring the institution's adherence to federal nondiscrimination regulations and civil rights protections. This role involves overseeing compliance with laws such as Title IX, ADA, Section 504, Title VI, Equal Employment Opportunity, Clery Act, and other relevant federal and state regulations.
This role is crucial for maintaining a safe and inclusive environment within the institution, ensuring that all members of the community are protected under federal nondiscrimination laws. This is a cabinet level leadership position with a direct report to the Chancellor and serves as the Executive Director for Civil Rights and Title IX coordinator for UW-Stevens Point.
Key Job Responsibilities: Conduct training sessions for faculty, staff, and students on nondiscrimination policies and procedures. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of compliance activities and maintain comprehensive documentation. Provide strategic direction and leadership for the institution's civil rights compliance programs such as Title IX, ADA, Section 504, Title VI, Equal Employment Opportunity, Clery Act, and other relevant federal and state regulations. Leading, coordinating, and directing the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Title IX Team. Work collaboratively with various departments to integrate compliance initiatives and promote a culture of equity and inclusion. Oversee the investigation of complaints related to discrimination, harassment, and other civil rights violations. Regularly monitor and audit institutional practices to ensure ongoing compliance with civil rights regulations. Update the Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) database, perform data analysis, and complete administrative and program development activities to help resolve matters affecting employer/employee relationships and in the development of recruitment plans for institutional vacancies while ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations. Develop, implement, and revise policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights laws
Department:
Chancellor's Office
Required Qualifications:
•Minimum of 3 years or more of professional experience in a legal, compliance or other administrative role with responsibility over interpreting and applying civil rights policies and protections in a large organization.
•Knowledge of current federal and state civil rights laws, including Title IX, ADA, Section 504, Title VI, Clery and related regulations.
•Knowledge of employment and educational regulatory requirements, guidelines, and procedures for the administration of federal and state laws on civil rights, such as ADA, VEVRAA, Sections 503/504, Title II, Title VI, Title VII and Title IX, and the Clery Act.
•Experience managing complex compliance issues and investigations.
•Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
•Critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data.
•Interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Minimum of 3 years or more of professional experience in a legal, compliance or other administrative role with responsibility over interpreting and applying civil rights policies and protections in a large organization or, specifically in a higher education setting.
•Ability to maintain a current understanding of emerging equal opportunity and affirmative action legislation, issues, and trends.
•Demonstrated ability to develop institutional policies and procedures.
•Knowledge of concepts, practices, principles and procedures of strategic business planning and reporting.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree required. J.D. or equivalent degree preferred.
How to Apply:
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 08
/15/2025
are ensured full consideration.
Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.
Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Contact Information:
For additional information regarding the position, please call or email:
Al Thompson, Chair, Search and Screen Committee
Email: althomps@uwsp.edu
If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:
Human Resources
Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2606
Special Notes:
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.EverythingPointsHere.com.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
EEO Statement:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Position Title: Executive Director for Civil Rights
Job Category: Limited
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Assistant Chancellor
Job Duties:
The Executive Director for Civil Rights is responsible for ensuring the institution's adherence to federal nondiscrimination regulations and civil rights protections. This role involves overseeing compliance with laws such as Title IX, ADA, Section 504, Title VI, Equal Employment Opportunity, Clery Act, and other relevant federal and state regulations.
This role is crucial for maintaining a safe and inclusive environment within the institution, ensuring that all members of the community are protected under federal nondiscrimination laws. This is a cabinet level leadership position with a direct report to the Chancellor and serves as the Executive Director for Civil Rights and Title IX coordinator for UW-Stevens Point.
Key Job Responsibilities: Conduct training sessions for faculty, staff, and students on nondiscrimination policies and procedures. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of compliance activities and maintain comprehensive documentation. Provide strategic direction and leadership for the institution's civil rights compliance programs such as Title IX, ADA, Section 504, Title VI, Equal Employment Opportunity, Clery Act, and other relevant federal and state regulations. Leading, coordinating, and directing the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Title IX Team. Work collaboratively with various departments to integrate compliance initiatives and promote a culture of equity and inclusion. Oversee the investigation of complaints related to discrimination, harassment, and other civil rights violations. Regularly monitor and audit institutional practices to ensure ongoing compliance with civil rights regulations. Update the Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) database, perform data analysis, and complete administrative and program development activities to help resolve matters affecting employer/employee relationships and in the development of recruitment plans for institutional vacancies while ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations. Develop, implement, and revise policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights laws
Department:
Chancellor's Office
Required Qualifications:
•Minimum of 3 years or more of professional experience in a legal, compliance or other administrative role with responsibility over interpreting and applying civil rights policies and protections in a large organization.
•Knowledge of current federal and state civil rights laws, including Title IX, ADA, Section 504, Title VI, Clery and related regulations.
•Knowledge of employment and educational regulatory requirements, guidelines, and procedures for the administration of federal and state laws on civil rights, such as ADA, VEVRAA, Sections 503/504, Title II, Title VI, Title VII and Title IX, and the Clery Act.
•Experience managing complex compliance issues and investigations.
•Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
•Critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data.
•Interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Minimum of 3 years or more of professional experience in a legal, compliance or other administrative role with responsibility over interpreting and applying civil rights policies and protections in a large organization or, specifically in a higher education setting.
•Ability to maintain a current understanding of emerging equal opportunity and affirmative action legislation, issues, and trends.
•Demonstrated ability to develop institutional policies and procedures.
•Knowledge of concepts, practices, principles and procedures of strategic business planning and reporting.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree required. J.D. or equivalent degree preferred.
How to Apply:
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 08
/15/2025
are ensured full consideration.
Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.
Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Contact Information:
For additional information regarding the position, please call or email:
Al Thompson, Chair, Search and Screen Committee
Email: althomps@uwsp.edu
If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:
Human Resources
Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2606
Special Notes:
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.EverythingPointsHere.com.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
EEO Statement:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.