Director, Employee Relations, Compliance & Training

Position Information

The West Valley-Mission Community College District is seeking a talented leader to fill the position of Director of Employee Relations, Compliance & Training. Comprised of two colleges, West Valley College and Mission College, we are located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Our staff and faculty are among the most qualified in the state and our students appreciate our two colleges for our friendly staff and supportive atmosphere. 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.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range $208,083 – $221,612 annually (Administrative Salary Schedule, Range 25, Steps A-C). Annual salary step increases to maximum of salary range, $259,413 annually (Administrative Salary Schedule, Range 25, Step H).

• Additional compensation: $2,000 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.
• 14 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.
• $1000 longevity award annually after 10 years of service and $1,500 longevity award annually after 15 years of service.
• CalPERS retirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• 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. Master’s degree preferred.
• Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources, including two years of administrative and management responsibility.

Desired Qualifications

• 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 and Abilities

• 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.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide leadership to develop and design organizational development programs, employee and management training programs, and other professional development activities.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Serve as the district’s Title IX compliance officer, ensuring compliance with all appropriate regulations and Title IX requirements.
• 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.
• Plan, organize and direct human resources activities including training, coaching, and mentoring.