Assistant Vice President for Civil Rights
Rutgers University
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Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick campus, seeks an Assistant Vice President for Civil Rights to lead the Office of Civil Rights. The AVP-CR oversees Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA/Section 504, harassment, discrimination investigations, and education initiatives, reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer.
The role requires strategic leadership, policy development, and collaboration with HR, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, General
Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of federal and state civil rights laws and regulations.
- Experience managing complex, high-risk institutional matters and compliance programs.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-management skills.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the University's designated Title IX Coordinator.
- Directs the university's civil rights compliance programs across Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA/Section 504, NJLAD, and related laws.
- Monitors regulatory developments and implements policy and operational changes for compliance.
- Provides guidance to senior leaders on regulatory requirements and risk.
- Oversees investigations, education, and prevention efforts in civil rights matters.
- Supervises staff and builds high-performing teams.
- Establishes annual goals, priorities, and service expectations for the office.
- Oversees budget, staffing, and resource allocation for the office.
Skills
Education
Job description
Recruitment/Posting Title: Assistant Vice President for Civil Rights
Job Category: Staff & Executive - Executive - Administrative Vice Presidents
Department: EVP & Chief Admin Officer
Overview: Rutgers University's Office of Civil Rights serves as the University's central resource for civil rights compliance, equal opportunity, and institutional accountability. The Office provides leadership and oversight for Rutgers University's compliance with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, Section 504, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), and related laws, regulations, and university policies. Working in partnership with academic, administrative, and student-facing units across the institution, the Office develops policies, manages compliance programs, oversees complaint resolution processes, provides training and consultation, monitors emerging legal requirements, and advises university leadership on risk mitigation and best practices. Through these efforts, the Office helps to advance a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for all members of the Rutgers community.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Assistant Vice President for Civil Rights for the Office of Civil Rights. Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, the Assistant Vice President for Civil Rights (AVP-CR) leads a team of experienced professionals and provides strategic leadership, administration, and oversight for the Office of Civil Rights. The AVP-CR leads the University's civil rights efforts related to Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA/Section 504, harassment, discrimination, investigations, education, prevention, and compliance. The AVP-CR is responsible for establishing office priorities, ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting operational excellence, identifying institutional risks and trends, and advancing a fair, equitable, and responsive civil rights program across the University. The AVP-CR serves as the university's Title IX Coordinator and a senior advisor to University leadership on civil rights matters. They collaborate extensively with Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, University Ethics and Compliance, General Counsel, Public Safety, and other administrative and academic partners.
- Serves as the University's designated Title IX Coordinator.
- Directs the university's civil rights compliance programs, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA/Section 504, NJLAD, and related laws and policies.
- Ensures consistent implementation of civil rights policies, procedures, and practices across all University locations and constituencies.
- Monitors federal and state legal developments and oversee implementation of policy and operational changes necessary to maintain compliance.
- Provides guidance to senior leaders regarding regulatory requirements, emerging compliance issues, and institutional response strategies.
- Coordinates institutional responses to external agency inquiries, compliance reviews, audits, and investigations.
- Evaluates compliance program effectiveness and recommend enhancements to strengthen policy implementation and institutional accountability.
- Supervises senior Office of Civil Rights personnel and support the development of high performing teams.
- Establishes annual goals, operational priorities, performance standards, and service expectations for the office.
- Oversees organizational planning, resource allocation, budget management, staffing, and operational effectiveness.
- Fosters collaboration among compliance, investigations, education, case management, human resources, student affairs, academic units, and other University stakeholders.
- Monitors office performance metrics and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, responsiveness, and service quality.
- Ensures appropriate coordination and communication among units responsible for intake, resolution, investigations, supportive measures, and education.
- Promotes a culture of professionalism, accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- Establishes the strategic vision, goals, and priorities for the Office of Civil Rights consistent with University and divisional objectives.
- Provides university-wide leadership on civil rights compliance, risk management, and emerging best practices.
- Advises executive leadership, chancellors, deans, Human Resources, Student Affairs, and other stakeholders on civil rights matters.
- Supports institutional initiatives that promote respectful learning and working environments.
- Collaborates with campus leaders to address systemic concerns and improve institutional responsiveness.
Exempt
10
Minimum Salary: 143712.000
Mid Range Salary: 181901.000
Maximum Salary: 220090.000
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Full Time
Standard Hours: 37.50
Admin Assembly (MPSC)
PeopleSoft
Staff - 12 month
ABP
- Master's degree, Juris Doctor (JD), or other terminal degree in a relevant field.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in civil rights, compliance, employment law, higher education administration, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of supervisory leadership experience.
- A valid driver's license would be required for this position.
- Extensive knowledge of federal and state civil rights laws and regulations, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, Section 504, FERPA, Clery Act, and related requirements.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, high‑risk institutional matters and compliance programs.
- Experience developing policy, leading organizational change, and implementing strategic initiatives.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship‑management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and training experience.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends and systemic issues, and apply findings to improve institutional practices.
- Sound judgment, objectivity, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Juris Doctor (JD).
- Experience serving as a Chief Civil Rights Officer, EEO Officer, Title IX Coordinator, ADA Coordinator, or similar executive‑level compliance leader.
- Experience in a large public research university or similarly complex organization.
- Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and strategic planning initiatives.
- Experience presenting to governing boards, executive leadership, and external agencies.
- Expertise in higher education civil rights compliance, investigations, case management systems, training, and assessment practices.
- Safe Driving Record.
- Posting Number: 26ST1992
- Posting Open Date: 10/16/2026
- Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
- Home Location Campus: Rutgers University - New Brunswick
- City: New Brunswick
- State: NJ
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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