Oeo Title Ix Attorney

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OEO Title IX Attorney

Duties: Under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO), with latitude for independent action, will manage various aspects of the Department of Education’s (DOE) Title IX compliance plan. Will ensure department-wide compliance with Title IX, as well as EEO laws and policies. Performs related work. Reports to Director of the Office. Acts as liaison with executives within the DOE and with city, state, and federal agencies regarding matters relating to Title IX and general EEO compliance matters. Acts as liaison with other DOE offices, and external agencies, regarding legal matters relating to Title IX. Serves as OEO’s subject matter expert on Title IX and its implementation regulations. Keeps informed of current research, legal and judicial decisions related to Title IX and gender equity. Conducts legal research and prepares legal memoranda on issues related to Title IX compliance. Develops agency policies and practices relating to Title IX, and takes appropriate remedial steps, where necessary, to ensure compliance with Title IX. Responsible for appropriate dissemination and posting of agency’s non-discrimination policy; Receives, processes, and investigates Title IX complaints from students, staff, parents and third parties. Coordinates with Office of Special Investigations (OSI), Special Commissioner of Investigation (SCI) and school administrators on related allegations. Organizes and maintains grievance files, disposition reports and other compiled records regarding complaints of sexual harassment and other discriminatory practices in violation of Title IX. Reviews related data produced by other DOE offices related to Title IX. Conducts interviews of all relevant parties to a discrimination complaint, including but not limited to, the complainant, the respondent, witnesses, students, parents of students, and staff members. School-based investigations may require travel to schools in any of the five boroughs. Interviews complainants, converting oral allegations into written form. Analyzes complaints, develops investigative plans, conducts fact-finding, reviews documents, conducts related legal research, prepares any related correspondence, and submits confidential reports containing investigative findings. Reviews and analyzes agency-wide data and statistics related to the implementation of Title IX. Manages and oversees New York State Education Department (SED) annual onsite compliance reviews of DOE schools that offer vocational programs (career and technical education). Works closely with other DOE offices to comply with the onsite compliance reviews; Provides training regarding Title IX compliance for DOE entities and partners with said offices to disseminate related information. Contributes to the coordination and completion of any reports mandated by federal, state, and local agencies, such as the Equal Employment Practices Commission (EEPC) report. Assists in the analysis and/or preparation of reports indicating complaint trends based on data collected.

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