Federal Compliance Officer

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Federal Compliance Officer
Duties: Review on annual basis the Board of Trustees’ policies and College’s procedures relating to equal employment and non-discrimination laws to ensure they are current and comply with applicable laws. Attend professional development conferences and training relating to the laws within the purview of the Federal Compliance Officer. Responsible for the investigations and judication of allegations of discrimination filed internally pursuant to Board of Trustee’s policies and the College’s procedures and externally with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights. Respond to any inquiries and/or directives from the Department of Education. Provides sufficient oversight to ensure the College maintains equal opportunity for all its employees and is in compliance with all applicable non-discrimination laws. Establishes and oversees the assurance of compliance to implement policies and procedures related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title XII of the Civil Rights Act and the Lily Ledbetter Equal Pay Act of 2009. Develop a process to uncover and identify compliance vulnerabilities and correction action plans to remediate.Exercise the primary responsibility for coordinating the College’s efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to include the supervision of the Title IX Investigator. In collaboration with the Chief Diversity Officer and the Vice President for Learner Support Services prepare, keep current and disseminate materials to the college community regarding their rights and responsibilities under Title IX.Review, investigate and approve all requests for employee accommodations. Work with Human Resources when necessary to make an informed decision. Ensure that the College website and all other forms of communication to the college community regarding equal opportunity and non-discrimination are periodically reviewed and kept current with applicable College policies, procedures and applicable laws.In collaboration with the Chief Diversity Officer and Human Resources develop and provide educational trainings for College employees regarding equal opportunity, non-discrimination, sexual assault and harassment and Violence Against Women Act. Responsible for development, review and analyzing the affirmative action data. Keep current the College’s Affirmative Action Plan. Provide recommendations to College leadership for action plans and when approved, in collaboration with Human Resources, implement said plans. Supports the general counsel on College matters, as requested. Provides advice on legal matters in support of college operations, which may include employment law, real estate, contracts, etc. Other duties as assigned.

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