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Director of Compliance and Advocacy, Berkshire Community College

Posted on April 25, 2025Written by Berkshire Community College

General Description

Berkshire Community College is hiring a Director of Compliance and Advocacy.

About Berkshire Community College

Berkshire Community College (BCC) has the distinction of being the first community college established in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Nestled in the scenic Berkshire Hills, our nearly 2,000 students have access to a wide range of career and transfer programs on our newly renovated campus. Occupying a scenic 180-acre property, just minutes from downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts, BCC provides students from a broad range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds with an intimate learning environment, small class sizes, and much opportunity for interaction with faculty. Berkshire County was home to many forward-thinking historic figures including W.E.B. DuBois, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth (Mumbet) Freeman, all of whom were pioneers of social justice. The Berkshires contain both rural and urban elements, combining a beautiful natural environment with world-class museums and other cultural opportunities. Pittsfield and Berkshire County continue to evolve, with immigrants from over 70 countries now calling the Berkshires their home. BCC seeks to recruit diverse employees who embrace, as well as demonstrate, a commitment to diversity and inclusion and whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.

Additional Information

Source of Funding: State appropriation
Salary: $85,000 to $100,000 per year; full-time: benefitted
Area of Assignment: Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Non-Unit Professional
Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Pursuant to the Clery Act of 1990 a copy of Berkshire Community College’s security report is available on the BCC Website.

BCC is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all people and encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.

Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service, and national origin in its education programs or employment. All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to Human Resources, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Application Instructions

Position is posted until filled; application review begins on April 1, 2025.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume by visiting the Berkshire Community College Job Board.

Essential Job Functions

Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, the Director of Compliance and Advocacy is responsible for ensuring that the College is compliant with all federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to Title IX, ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Affirmative Action, Clery Act, VAWA, and FERPA. The Director of Compliance and Advocacy leads the College’s compliance and advocacy initiatives. Working closely with General Counsel, the Director guides and consults with departments across the College to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Review institutional policies and recommend changes, as needed, for alignment with state and federal regulations and best practices.
  • Partner with Departments and Divisions across the College, including Human Resources, Student Disability Services, Security, Registrar, Dean of Students, Athletics, and Assessment, to provide guidance and support for compliance.
  • Serve as the Title IX Coordinator including managing case intake, investigation, and resolution processes for incidents involving students, faculty, and staff.
  • Facilitate support measures and remedies to address complaints and recommend prevention programming, as appropriate.
  • Serve as a backup to the Dean of Students in their absence, including crisis case management for students, and serving as a conduct officer.
  • Serve as the administrator for the software program for both student conduct and Title IX related issues.
  • Develop and facilitate training and resources for faculty, staff, and students in all areas of compliance.
  • Act as a visible resource for the entire campus community, promoting awareness of policies, resources, and reporting mechanisms.
  • Serve as the Affirmative Action officer for the College, consulting on application review for search committees.
  • Consult with Human Resources and supervisors, as required, and respond to employee requests for workplace accommodations, including collecting important documents, reviewing materials, and creating a plan.
  • Work closely with General Counsel’s office for assistance with case management and expertise on laws and compliance standards.
  • Act as representative for the College and participate in statewide meetings and campus committees related to compliance and advocacy.
  • Work with external vendors, advocacy groups, and community and law enforcement organizations as needed.
  • Maintain thorough records, track relevant data and trends; provide reports as required
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in a related field.
  • A minimum of five years of relevant experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a variety of individuals and manage highly sensitive and difficult matters.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, application of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to discrimination and harassment based on a variety of identities including race, age, national origin, religion, sex, gender, disability, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Affirmative Action, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitative Act, and ADA., and compliance issues.
  • Experience in conflict resolution, investigations, and grievance procedures.
  • Ability to follow laws and regulations to make accommodation decisions.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information and manage complex and highly sensitive situations.
  • Experience in developing and presenting workshops.
  • Experience working in and supporting a diverse environment.
  • Ability to follow-up, follow-through, multitask, set priorities, and adhere to deadlines.
  • Experience working with faculty, staff, and students in an educational environment.
  • Experience with conduct and case management software.

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