Civil Rights Director Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Application Deadline: 8/28/2026

Full-Time Regular

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C26-036

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to jointhe Office of Regulatory Affairs as a full-time Associate Director.We seek energetic and collaborative leaders who will workcollegially with all members of the University community to ensurethe delivery of appropriate University-wide multi-disciplinaryservices and support to students and staff.

This office is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatoryemployment and educational environment that complies with policesrelating to Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, FERPA Clery Act,NCAA regulations and state affirmative action laws, as well asproviding transparency, fairness and facilitating achievement forthe entire Central community.

Provides oversight of civil rights compliance procedures, complaintresolution processes, and institutional equity/accessibilityinitiatives. This role manages formal investigations, supportsinformal resolution pathways, and ensures procedural integrityacross training, equal opportunity and fair hiring practices, andinternal audits. The Associate Director collaborates with internaland external stakeholders to uphold legal and procedural standardsand contributes to strategic compliance reporting in accordancewith CSCU Policies 4.13. This role will assist in overseeing thecollection of data drafting and review of the affirmativeActionPlan.

• Assist in the intake and evaluation of reports to determinewhether allegations meet the definition of Title IX sexualharassment and whether the institution has actual knowledge andjurisdiction under Title IX


• Conduct prompt, equitable, and impartial investigations ofreports/complaints alleging sexual harassment as defined underTitle IX (including quid pro quo harassment, hostile environment,sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, andstalking).


• Support the Title IX Coordinator in implementing grievanceprocedures that treat complainants and respondents equitably,including avoiding bias or conflicts of interest as required underfederal regulations.


• Conduct objective evaluations of all relevant evidence,including inculpatory and exculpatory evidence, without makingcredibility determinations based on a person’s status ascomplainant, respondent or witness.


• Provide written notice of allegations to involved parties,outlining the allegations, applicable policies, presumption ofnon-responsibility, and rights under the grievance process,consistent with regulatory


• Conduct thorough interviews of complainants, respondents, andwitnesses, ensuring each party has an equal opportunity to presentevidence and identify witnesses, as required by Title IX grievanceprocedures.


• Ensure the parties have equal opportunity to inspect and reviewevidence directly related to the allegations prior to completion ofthe investigative report.


• Prepare investigative reports that fairly summarize relevantevidence, consistent with regulatory requirements, for review byparties and decision-makers.


• Apply the institution’s designated standard of evidence (e.g.,preponderance of the evidence) consistently and in accordance withpolicy.


• Maintain compliance with requirements prohibiting retaliationand ensure all parties are informed of protections againstretaliation under Title IX.


• Incorporate trauma-informed and impartial investigativepractices while ensuring due process protection and maintaining aneutral role throughout the investigation.


• Coordinate with the Title IX Coordinator to ensure timelyresolution of complaints, including tracking and adhering toreasonably prompt timeframes established by policy.


• Maintain confidential and secure records of investigations incompliance with Title IX recordkeeping requirements, includingretention of records for a minimum period (e.g., seven years underprior regulations).


• Collaborate, as appropriate, with Human Resources, lawenforcement, and other institutional offices when allegationsimplicate overlapping policies or legal standards, while ensuringcompliance with Title IX


• Serve as primary informal resolution coordinator forreports/complaints involving allegations of discrimination,harassment, and other civil rights violations.


• Coordinate with the Director of Regulatory Affairs, and otherstakeholders to determine appropriate resolution pathways,including informal resolution options such as mediation orfacilitated


• Provide consultative support to hearing panels anddecision-makers, including preparation of case summaries andprocedural guidance.

• Creates relevant and culturally competent informationalmaterials for the campus community, including Title IX (and othercivil rights) policies, procedures, and resources, and works withcampus partners to ensure Title IX (and other civil rights)policies and procedures are communicated throughout the campuscommunity.


• May serve as decorum officer for investigatory


• Ensure reasonable supportive measures for complainants andrespondents are made available throughout the resolution process,ensuring equitable access to institutional programs andservices.


• Maintain accurate and secure case records in accordance withdata privacy and retention


• Identify trends and procedural gaps through case analysis andcontribute to continuous improvement of complaint resolutionprotocols.

• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for handlingcomplaints of discrimination and sexual harassment, with aparticular emphasis on the confidentiality and security of allrelated data.


• Support internal compliance audits and contribute toinstitutional reporting requirements, ensuring all data used inreports is accurate, complete, and securely handled.


• Assist in preparing state/federal reports (e.g., annual reportsfor internal and external stakeholders, g., PA 14-11 compliance,Title IX, OCR audits), ensuring all data is validated and protectedthroughout the process.


• Oversee case management procedures and ensure data privacyprotocols are


• Lead internal civil rights compliance audits related to thecomplaint resolution process, data systems, and search compliance,and contribute to institutional reporting requirements.


• Collaborate and partner with HR, legal, compliance, ORA staffto ensure alignment with state and federal regulations and identifyproactive solutions to mitigate compliance risk and improveinstitutional equity.

• Co-lead LMS management and enrollment tracking for mandatedcompliance, Title IX and civil rights training


• Participate in the development and facilitation of requiredtraining, g. diversity training and Title IX, as mandated by TitleIX regulations and Connecticut General Statutes.

• Provide support for search process


• Manage search committee operations, provide guidance regardingappropriate search and selection techniques and compliance withcontracts, policy, hiring and promotional goals and the good faithefforts that are reported in the Affinity Action Plans.


• Meets with each search committee to communicate goals of thecurrent Affinity Action Plan; monitor committee activitiesaccording to the hiring policy and Work closely with the searchcommittees to document the entire search process for compliancewith State and Federal laws and regulations.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities related to thoseabove that do not alter the basic level of responsibility of theposition.

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluatedfor appointment based on the following:

All applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accreditedinstitution.

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in civilrights compliance, investigations, case management, or related workin Title IX, Equal Opportunity, Human Resources, or regulatoryaffairs.


• Demonstrated experience conducting or supporting civil rightsor Title IX investigations in compliance with federal and stateregulations, including Title IX, Title VII, and relatedanti-discrimination laws.


• Working knowledge of Title IX regulatory requirements,including grievance procedures, evidentiary standards, and dueprocess obligations.


• Experience handling highly confidential and sensitiveinformation, with a proven ability to maintain discretion and dataintegrity.


• Strong analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills,including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear,well-supported findings.


• Proficiency with case management systems and/or datatracking


• Must possess excellent oral and written communicationskillsalong with strong Information technology literacy skillssuch as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)


• Must possess proven ability to effectively work with aculturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff,and students.

• Master’s degree

Incumbents are expected to work in an office setting as well asconduct University business both on and off campus during bothnormal and evening hours including weekends. The work involvesextensive use of personal computers, but does not, normally,involve any significant physical effort. Reasonable accommodationwill be made for incumbents and candidates with physicallimitations.

The Associate Director is compensated at the Manager 2 salary level in accordance with CSCU Human Resources Policies forManagement and Confidential Professional Personnel. The salaryrange for the Manager 2 is $106,523 to $159,783. Salary will commensurate on education, experience, and funding.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leaveaccruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group lifeinsurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut StateUniversities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as anarray of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as DeferredRetirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance andMedical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disabilityinsurance plans.

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State Universityare proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide rangeof fringe benefits including voluntary and supplementalbenefits.

As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut StateUniversity actively seeks and encourages applications from women,minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals withprotected veteran status. The University provides reasonableaccommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities uponrequest.

Inquiries may be sent to Rebecca Cannon-Klemenz, Search CommitteeChair, at 860-832-0178 or r.cannon-klemenz@ccsu.edu.