Job Summary

Essential Functions

Provide senior leadership for the following college functions: employment/talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, staff training and development, presentations, and Human Resources (HR) technology and systems consistent with applicable laws, policies, and regulations, consistent with the District's mission, vision, and core values of the College.

Serve as the College District's Title IX Officer for student(s) and employee(s). Responsible for the Title IX complaints, communications to all employee(s) and student(s) involved, and creating and submitting mandatory reports to the Board of Trustees and the Department of Education. Coordinate the district-wide Title IX training for all students and employees and ensure training completion complies with federal rules and regulations.

Serve as the College's liaison with the College's Legal Counsel regarding all employment-related legal matters and as the College's representative for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) hearings and investigations, and for the Title IX investigations. Participate in formal and informal problem-solving and mediation-type processes to resolve issues as needed. In collaboration with the Executive Director of Employee Relations, review the grievance and mediation process to ensure completeness and accuracy of information prior to vetting by Legal Counsel.

Serve as the point of contact and support to the President's Cabinet for Human Resources and Employee Relations matters. Attend Board of Trustees meetings to stay abreast of matters that may impact the Human Resources and Employee Relations departments and serve as a resource for the College President.

Oversee the District's online compliance program to address anonymous and designated reports regarding faculty and staff sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other related compliance issues and reports through the College's third-party administrator. Evaluate investigations with district officials and report the status of investigations to the Vice President of Financial and Administrative Operations and the person reporting the complaint.

Participate in developing robust workforce planning initiatives, compensation planning, and HR related communication across the College. Plan, develop, and coordinate compensation studies requested by the College President. Regularly review and provide input regarding sections of the College's board policy manual related to the assigned areas of responsibility.

Stay abreast of changing demographics, legal and technical development in the field of Human Resources, employee relations, staff training and development, and recommend programs responsive to such needs, including professional development programs that aim at keeping employees updated and informed of laws and regulations critical to their job responsibilities. Serve as the Professional Development Leave program liaison for faculty and staff.

Responsible for personnel management activities for assigned departments, primary functions include recommendations for employment, competitive promotions, direction, and guidance to assigned staff, including orientation, performance evaluation, professional development, coaching, and counseling. Participate in setting performance goals and priorities that contribute to the division's mission. Plan, develop, monitor, and manage the budget within the assigned department.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree and seven (7) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.

2. Must be Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certified.

3. Ability to interact with all levels of employees at the College, as well as any member of the community.

4. Ability to function as a neutral agent to facilitate issue resolution.

5. Ability to handle and manage confidential information with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

6. Ability to effectively evaluate situations and make appropriate decisions.

7. Ability to research and evaluate information.

8. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with critical deadlines.

9. Ability to deliver public presentations at the executive management level.

10. Ability to effectively present training and instruction at all levels of employees.

11. Experience supervising and managing personnel.

12. Effective communication, written and verbal, and interpersonal skills.

13. Ability to remain current with educational trends, issues and challenges for community colleges.

14. Knowledge of College policies and procedures as they relate to sound fiscal management.

15. Knowledge of Title IX regulations.

16. Knowledge of ADA administration and compliance.

17. Ability to formulate, review and recommend budgets for assigned areas.

Special Conditions:

1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.

Other Requirements

Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.

COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.

If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline. Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.

Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).

Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.

Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.

Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for travel performed within the United States. The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights lodging.

In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.

The El Paso County Community College district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.