Senior Investigator & Compliance Specialist

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Level: Manager 2
Employment Type: Management / Confidential
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: August 2026
Work Location: CT State CC (185 Main Street New Britain, CT 06051)
Work Modality: On site; With some Hybrid

About the role

Under the direction of the Director of Equal Employment Opportunity, the Senior Investigator & Compliance Specialist provides senior-level oversight of civil rights compliance procedures, complaint resolution processes, and institutional equity/accessibility initiatives for assigned CT State Community College campuses and presidents. This role manages formal investigations, supports informal resolution pathways, and ensures procedural integrity across training, equal employment opportunities, and internal audits. The Senior Investigator and Compliance Specialist collaborates with campus leadership and other internal and external stakeholders to uphold legal and procedural standards in accordance with CSCU Policies 4.13 and 4.05, and Connecticut General Statutes and Federal Civil Rights laws including but not limited to laws prohibiting discrimination based on protected classes, including CFEPA, Title VII, Title VI, Title IX, ADA, ADEA, Equal Pay Act, Rehabilitation Act, and GINA.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative services in support of CT State Community College’s programs through effective performance in these essential functional areas:
  • Complaint Resolution & Investigations
  • Workplace Accommodations (ADA, Religious, Pregnancy)
  • Internal Auditing & Reporting
  • Training & LMS Oversight
  • Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity & Recruitment Equity
• Service on assigned committees and task forces as needed
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings which may occur during evening hours

Requirements

• Master’s degree with four (4) or more years or a Bachelor’s degree with six (6) or more years of experience in civil rights compliance, accessibility coordination, or related roles
• Two (2) years of experience managing and leading projects

Skills

• Implementing and ensuring compliance with civil rights laws including, but not limited to, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, CFEPA, Equal Employment Opportunity
• Conducting civil rights investigations in compliance with relevant state and federal laws
• Experience with case management systems, training platforms, and procedural documentation
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Served as a Title IX/ADA/504 Coordinator in Higher Education or similar context
• Two (2) years’ experience in higher education or a similarly complex public-sector environment
• Experience performing civil rights compliance work in a unionized environment
• Experience with student-to-student investigations
• Civil Rights Certification(s), e.g., ADA, Investigations, Student Conduct, Title IX, etc.

Pay

Salary range: $106,523 - $133,152 approximate annual
Salary is based on qualifications, education, job-related experience, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)