Position Summary
Join a vibrant equity-minded campus whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Offices of Human Resources and Employee and Labor Relations invite applicants for the position of Manager, Title IX and Employee and Labor Relations Case Management (Manager 180).
West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Employee and Labor Relations / Title IX Coordinator, the Manager position handles intake, case administration, and compliance for sexual misconduct and labor relations matters. For Title IX compliance, the incumbent manages reports, coordinates supportive measures, maintains Maxient case files, and oversees investigation and grievance timelines in accordance with the Clery Act and University policy. In Labor Relations, the incumbent manages investigation files, schedules hearings, finalizes reports, tracks ADA/Section 504 accommodations, and administers AFSCME contracting-out obligations.
The ideal candidate is a discreet, highly organized professional with know-how of Title IX compliance, labor relations, and database management. The candidate exercises impeccable judgment and the analytical skills needed to manage complex investigations, coordinate supportive measures, and maintain meticulous case files under strict regulatory timelines. This person will be highly collaborative, intently communicative, and work independently in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline driven, and team orientated environment. The candidate will leverage their experience and expertise to the organization’s processes and architecture whilst ensuring adherence to established industry standards and national best practices across all functions.
Responsibilities include:
- Act as the Office’s first point of contact on a Title IX report and is accountable for the case file and its timeline from receipt through closure.
- Coordinate delivery of written determinations and appeal decisions for issuance and deliver them to the parties as required.
- Coordinate the implementation of supportive measures approved by the Title IX Coordinator and maintain associated records.
- Coordinate with the University's Clery Officer to ensure timely referral of potentially reportable Clery Act incidents.
- Manage files for workplace investigations and disciplinary matters across all bargaining units and maintain the Office's labor relations records.
- Delivers investigation notices, schedule interviews, coordinate witness availability, and arrange union representation where the employee is entitled to it under the governing agreement or the Public Employee Relations Act.
- Maintain the University's grievance and arbitration files and administer applicable Union notice requirements.
- Maintains the Office’s records for employee accommodation requests and keep the interactive process on schedule. Determinations rest with the Executive Director or a Labor Relations Manager.
- Provide logistics and attendance records for Title IX, civil rights, and labor relations training.
- Serve on the University Care Team and on other committees as appointed.
- Represent the Office at orientations and campus training sessions.
- Maintain working knowledge of Title IX and the 2020 Final Rule; Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; the Clery Act and VAWA; FERPA; the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act; the Public Employe Relations Act; and the University’s collective bargaining agreements.
- Perform Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Working knowledge of Title IX, the Clery Act, VAWA, and FERPA
- A minimum of two years of experience performing intake, case management, investigation support, or compliance duties. Experience must be in Title IX, Equal Opportunity, Student Conduct, Human Resources, or Labor Relations within higher education, the public sector, or a regulated setting
- A minimum of two years of experience handling confidential records, specifically student education, medical, personnel, or investigative files
- Experience using case management database or records system, including running reports
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in writing & verbally, and present dynamically to a variety of constituents
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor or Industrial Relations, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field; and/or
- Master’s degree; and/or
- Working knowledge of ADA regulations; and/or
- Title IX certification from ATIXA or an equivalent certification; and/or
- Knowledge of grievance processing, collective bargaining agreement administration, or workplace investigations
Special Instructions
There is the possibility of working remotely occasionally subject to departmental operations.
The salary for this position is $86,565.
Excellent benefits package including undergraduate tuition fee waiver for self and dependents.
Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This advertisement may be closed without notice upon receipt of a sufficient pool of qualified candidates.
Required Documents for Consideration
To be considered an applicant for the position, please submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae/Resume
- List of three references with contact information (Include position title, phone number, and email address).
To be considered a finalist, applicants must successfully complete the application and interview process.
Due to the nature of this position, employment visa sponsorship is not available.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer.
Email [email protected] for questions regarding the application process.