Salary: $98,484.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: Compliance/DeputyTitleIXCoord
Closing: 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA
Department: Compliance/DeputyTitleIXCoord
Division: Human Resources
Description
Equity and Diversity
The District is strongly committed to achieving staff
diversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment. The
District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual
orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices. In
fact, the college encourages applications from all segments of
qualified people.
Closing Date
This position will close on November 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
(or when 150 applications are received, whichever occurs
sooner).
College Profile
Cerritos College is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with the
highest Hispanic enrollment in the United States by the United
States Department of Education. Cerritos College serves as a
comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles
County. Communities within the college's district include Artesia,
Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk,
and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe
Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and
certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions.
Enrollment currently averages 20,000 students. Visit Cerritos
College online at
http://www.cerritos.edu.
Department Profile
The Office of Human Resources strives to uphold Cerritos College's
service excellence commitment in support of District employees by
recruiting qualified individuals, retaining valuable employees,
administering benefits, mitigating risk, providing a safe work
environment, and implementing compliant policies and procedures
that also promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
All services provided by Human Resources are achieved through
teamwork in a collaborative, respectful, and innovative
environment.
The Office of Human Resources is split into two divisions: Human
Resources & Risk Management and Diversity, Compliance, &
Title IX ("DCTIX"). The HR team is composed of three HR Clerks,
four HR Technicians, one HR Technician II, one HR Analyst, one
Compliance/Deputy Title IX Coordinator, one Administrative
Assistant, two Directors overseeing each division, and the Vice
President of HR. The vacancy this recruitment will fill exists in
the DCTIX division.
Summary
Under direction of the Director, Diversity, Compliance, and Title
IX Coordinator, the Compliance/Deputy Title IX Coordinator performs
a variety of advanced, investigatory, administrative, and
compliance related duties in support of District, state, and
federal policies and requirements pertaining to civil rights,
compliance, employment, equity, and other related human resources
functions. Those functions include, but are not limited to
conducting investigations, handling labor and employee relations
matters, coordinating formal and informal resolutions, implementing
supportive measures, interpreting policies, and facilitating
programing relating to diversity and equity.
Distinguishing Career Features
Reporting to the Director, Diversity, Compliance, and Title IX
Coordinator, the Compliance/Deputy Title IX Coordinator is a
confidential position in the Human Resources department, focused on
compliance with Title IX, diversity, and equal employment
opportunity requirements of federal, state, and local laws. The
Compliance/Deputy Title IX Coordinator conducts thorough and
neutral inquiries and investigations into allegations of protected
class misconduct and facilitates informal resolutions, and
trainings as appropriate. The Coordinator will stay abreast of
federal, state, and local laws for changes in compliance
requirements, and assist the Director in implementing effective
policies and responding to incidents. The incumbent will also
handle labor and employee relations matters in a timely and
effective manner.
Job Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Receives, investigates, prepares detailed investigative
reports, and implements procedures to respond to internal and
external complaints or allegations regarding unlawful
discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation as well as issues
regarding employee relations.
Coordinates Live Hearing process for Title IX investigations as
directed
Maintains detailed and confidential case files and documents
all cases in the appropriate case management system
Coordinates and facilitates alternative/informal resolutions in
response to allegations of protected class misconduct in
collaboration with the Director, Diversity, Compliance, and Title
IX Coordinator.
Serves as the District's Title IX Coordinator in the absence of
the Director, Diversity, Compliance, and Title IX Coordinator
Assists the Director with responding to federal and state
agency requests in connection with complaints of unlawful
discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
Supports the Director in implementing the District's Equal
Employment Opportunity Plan.
Works with members of the campus community to resolve employee
relations complaints and concerns that fall outside of Title V,
Title VII and Title IX.
Plans and facilitates trainings for students, staff, and
faculty on laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for equal
employment opportunity, diversity, unlawful discrimination, sexual
harassment, and other areas as directed.
In consultation with the Director, coordinates and implements
supportive measures for students, staff, and faculty members as it
relates to equity and/or investigatory issues.
Coordinates and facilitates pregnancy accommodations for
students according to Title IX regulations.
Supports Director, Diversity, Compliance, and Title IX
Coordinator in ensuring compliance with Title IX, Title VII, VAWA,
Campus Save Act, Clery Act, labor policies, etc.
Coordinates annual training requirements for the District
including, but not limited to, Title IX, Title V, Title VII, VAWA,
Campus Save Act, Clery Act, and others.
Assists with and participates in other staff development
activities, District and Human Resources initiatives and
administrative processes as directed.
Stays informed of current trends and best practices in the
field as it relates to Title IX, Title VII, VAWA, Campus Save Act,
Clery Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and other relevant
legislation and requirements.
Handles labor and employee relations matters in a time
sensitive and appropriate manner.
Liaises and collaborates with campus partners to coordinate and
implement prevention education and diversity programming
Researches and provides advice and direction on a wide range of
equity and compliance matters within the scope of work.
Appropriately apply AI-assisted tools to track complaint
timelines and to summarize interview notes, evidence, and findings
for reports
Use AI analytics tools to identify disparities, patterns, or
trends, forecast potential risk areas for non-compliance, and
generate data-driven equity reports
Represents the department at District-wide events and meetings
and participates in/on a variety of committees.
May be required to work a flexible schedule to accommodate for
meetings with individuals involved in investigations and trainings
for employees in the swing, graveyard, and weekend shifts.
Assist HR management as directed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications for Education and
Experience
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with
major course work in human resources, organizational management,
public administration, law degree, or field directly related to the
major responsibilities of the position
- Three (3) full-time equivalent years of progressive experience
in Human Resources.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current Title IX regulations
- Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the
needs of individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic,
cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
Preferred
- Master's degree or higher.
- Three years (full-time equivalent) of civil rights
investigatory experience.
The position requires professional knowledge of:
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and governing laws and
procedures, U.S. Code. §Title VII and Title IX requirements and
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
- Pertinent federal and state laws and regulations.
- Regulations pertaining to civil rights investigations and labor
relations.
The position requires demonstrated skill in:
- Receiving and responding to complaints of discrimination and
working with public agencies.
- Conducting investigations and closing cases.
- Facilitating small group processes.
- Performing detailed and time-sensitive work
- Well-developed oral and written language skills to prepare and
deliver reports and professional correspondence.
- Communicating with others on confidential and sensitive
issues.
- Objectively and effectively investigating complaints of alleged
unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, and other violations of
rights relative to assigned program areas, prepare reports, and
make findings and recommendations related to law and legal
precedence
- Interpret and apply provisions of Federal laws, Education Code,
Government Code, Title V, Title IX, and other federal and state
regulations as related to the responsibilities of the
position.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree, Juris Doctor (J.D.), or other advanced degree
in Higher Education Administration, Human Resources, Public
Administration, Law, Student Affairs, Conflict Resolution, or a
closely related field.
- Experience developing and facilitating training programs for
students and/or employees on Title IX, discrimination &
harassment prevention, retaliation, and equity-related topics.
- Certifications in Title IX grievance procedures, civil rights
investigations, workplace investigations, alternative dispute
resolution, and/or mediation.
Supplemental Information
Physical Abilities
This position requires the physical ability to:
- Function in an office environment performing work of primarily
a sedentary nature with some requirement to move about campus and
to off-campus locales.
- The person in this position frequently communicates with
members of the campus community. Must be able to exchange accurate
information in these situations.
- Must be able to recognize printed material (printed or online)
for more than 50% of the expected work time.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity
machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer
printer.
- Requires the ability to lift, push, and pull objects of medium
weight (less than 30 lbs.) on an occasional basis with or without
accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations
exist.
Salary/Fringe Benefits
Grade 21 on District Confidential Salary Schedule
($8,207.00/month).
Health and welfare benefits include District contribution for
medical/dental/vision benefits and employee life insurance
($50,000). (Cash in lieu option available on medical
insurance.)
Participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System that is
also integrated with Social Security.
Selection Procedure
After the application closing date, a search committee will review
and invite the most qualified applicants for an interview.
As these are highly competitive positions, meeting the
minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. If
you have questions or would like to follow-up regarding your
application, please contact Human Resources at
HR@Cerritos.edu as search committee members are unable to
discuss specific recruitments.
Conditions of Employment
This is a full-time, 12-calendar month confidential position.
Hours of employment are Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Employment is to be effective as soon as possible following
completion of the selection process.
Initial placement of employees on Confidential Salary
schedule is at Step 1. After a successful probationary period,
employee is placed at Step 2.
Individual who is offered employment shall be required to obtain
fingerprints for a criminal history clearance through the State
Department of Justice and remit the required fee for processing the
fingerprints, Federal Bureau of Investigation (no fee if obtained
at Cerritos College Campus Police Station), produce an original
social security card, and submit a TB Risk Assessment reviewed and
signed by a health professional before employment.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of
loyalty oath per Government Codes 3100-3109.
Candidates must be able to provide proof of California
residency prior to employment.
**Please note - the District does not provide for
immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas
Application Procedures
Application materials must be submitted by the closing date. We are
committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application
process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or
interview due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at
hr@cerritos.eduas early as possible. While advance notice
(ideally at least 72 hours before the application deadline or
scheduled interview) helps ensure we can meet your needs, we will
make every effort to accommodate requests made at any time.
It is the applicant's responsibility to provide copies of all
transcript(s) verifying all educational degree(s) and/or coursework
required for the position. Transcripts must be from regionally
accredited institutions. A foreign transcript must be evaluated by
a NACES certified agency. The website address is
www.naces.org.
Required Documents needed to apply
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter
- Copy of Transcripts (Must show all coursework completed and the
conferral date of the degree)
Optional Documents
- Copies of any relevant certifications
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cerritosedu/jobs/5424928/compliance-deputy-title-ix-coordinator
The District ensures that all qualified applicants for
employment and employees have full and equal access to employment
opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program
or activity of the District on the basis of national origin,
religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition,
ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status,
physical or mental disability, or because he or she is perceived to
have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on
association with a person or group with one or more of these actual
or perceived characteristics. .
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