Iona University

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Position Summary The Manager of Compliance & Employee Relations supports the university’s commitment to providing an equitable, inclusive, and discrimination free environment. This role oversees compliance efforts related to Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX, and serves as a key resource for managing employee relations matters. As a member of the Human Resource team, the Manager ensures adherence to federal and state nondiscrimination laws, coordinates investigations, develops prevention and training initiatives. Key Responsibilities Compliance (Title VI, VII, and IX) • Serve as the institution’s Coordinator for Title IX and Title VI and subject matter expert on nondiscrimination laws, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and related federal and state regulations. • Ensure compliance through ongoing monitoring, documentation, and implementation of required policies and procedures. • Lead or coordinate investigations related to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, bias, and related complaints involving students, employees, or third parties. • Maintain accurate and secure case records in accordance with institutional policy and legal requirements. • Oversee supportive measures and ensure equitable treatment for all parties during the complaint resolution process. • Track and analyze trends, prepare compliance reports, and recommend process improvements. Training, Prevention & Education • Develop and deliver required annual training on nondiscrimination, harassment prevention, Title IX, civil rights compliance, and bias prevention for faculty, staff, and students. • Create resource materials, conduct workshops, and support awareness campaigns to build a culture of equity and respect.\ • Ensure training programs meet legal mandates and reflect best practices in higher education. • Partner with Administration for consistent application of institutional policies and best practices. Policy Development & Implementation • Draft, review, and update policies and procedures related to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and related areas. • Provide guidance and coaching to department managers on policy interpretation and application. • Collaborate with campus partners to ensure consistent implementation and communication of related policies. Employee Relations • Lead development and implementation of Employee Relations strategy to promote productive and inclusive workplace culture. • Serve as a first point of contact and provide guidance for employee relations concerns involving conduct, conflict, workplace climate, nondiscrimination, and accommodation related topics. • Conduct impartial fact finding and make recommendations for resolution • Serve as strategic advisor to Leadership Team, supervisors and managers in addressing performance, conduct, and interpersonal issues in alignment with institutional policies and employment law. • Assist in managing employee complaint procedures, grievance processes, and corrective action documentation. Required • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Higher Education Administration, Law, Public Policy, or related field. • 3–5 years of experience in civil rights compliance, Title IX, HR employee relations, investigations, or related areas. • Knowledge of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, VAWA, Clery Act, and relevant state nondiscrimination laws. • Experience conducting sensitive and trauma informed investigations. • Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills. • Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion. Preferred • Master’s degree Experience in a higher education environment. • Formal training in civil rights investigations, trauma informed practices, or conflict resolution/mediation. • Experience developing and delivering training at the institutional level. About Iona University/EEO language Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top colleges for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide. Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website. Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.