College Counsel & Diversity Lead (Labor & Policy)

Erie Community College; United States; On-site; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness programs

Tuition-free courses for employees and

families

Job summary

SUNY Erie Community College is seeking a Legal Affairs professional to provide comprehensive legal counsel on employment, labor relations, contracts, and compliance matters. The role also acts as the College’s chief diversity officer, overseeing civil rights compliance and investigations.

The candidate will monitor laws impacting public higher education, participate in collective bargaining, and coordinate with outside counsel and SUNY. A NYS-law license and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to practice in New York State.
• 1–2 years of professional legal experience in labor and employment law, employee relations, civil rights compliance, public-sector labor relations, higher education law, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and counsel regarding employment, labor relations, contracts, policies, regulatory compliance, and other institutional matters.
• Advises the College regarding applicable federal and New York State laws, SUNY requirements, Civil Service Law, and the Taylor Law.
• Serves as the College's chief diversity officer and provides leadership regarding equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and civil rights compliance.
• Oversees complaints and investigations involving discrimination, harassment, Title VI/IX/ADA/Section 504 and serves as Title VI/Title IX Coordinator.
• Advises leadership on employee discipline, investigations, due process, termination, performance management, and other employee relations matters.
• Interprets and assists in the administration of collective bargaining agreements.

Skills

Employment law

Labor relations

Civil rights compliance

Investigations

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Policy interpretation

Communication

Professional judgment

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

SUNY Erie Community College is seeking a Legal Affairs professional to provide comprehensive legal counsel on employment, labor relations, contracts, and compliance matters. The role also acts as the College’s chief diversity officer, overseeing civil rights compliance and investigations.

The candidate will monitor laws impacting public higher education, participate in collective bargaining, and coordinate with outside counsel and SUNY. A NYS-law license and relevant experience are required.