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The incumbent advises College leadership on employment and labor law, collective bargaining, regulatory compliance, contracts, policies, and equal opportunity matters.\nThe incumbent serves as the chief diversity officer and provides leadership and oversight for compliance with applicable civil rights and equal opportunity laws and SUNY requirements, including Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The incumbent oversees or coordinates discrimination, harassment, and retaliation matters and supports equitable and consistent College practices.\nThe position exercises significant independent professional judgment in handling confidential and complex matters and works collaboratively with College leadership, Human Resources, employees, students, union representatives, SUNY, and outside counsel. Supervision may be exercised over professional and support staff. Does related work as required.\nTYPICAL WORK ACTIVITES: \nProvides legal advice and counsel regarding employment, labor relations, contracts, policies, regulatory compliance, and other institutional matters;\nAdvises the College regarding applicable federal and New York State laws, SUNY requirements, Civil Service Law, and the Taylor Law;\nServes as the College's chief diversity officer and provides leadership regarding equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and civil rights compliance;\nOversees and coordinate complaints and investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, Title VI, Title IX, ADA, and Section 504 and serves as Title VI Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator;\nAdvises College leadership regarding employee discipline, investigations, due process, termination, performance management, and other employee relations matters;\nInterprets and assists in the administration of collective bargaining agreements;\nParticipates in collective bargaining negotiations and assists in developing proposals, responses, and bargaining strategies;\nRepresents or assists in representing the College in grievances, arbitrations, mediations, fact-finding, PERB proceedings, and related matters;\nReviews and drafts contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, policies, procedures, and other legal documents;\nProvides legal guidance regarding procurement, competitive bidding, grants, audits, risk management, and general liability matters;\nAdvises regarding Civil Service requirements, employee classifications, job descriptions, compensation, recruitment, and other employment practices;\nMonitors legal and regulatory developments and recommends appropriate changes to College policies and practices;\nDevelops and provides training regarding labor relations, employment law, civil rights compliance, and related College policies;\nCoordinates with outside counsel, SUNY, governmental agencies, and other external resources as appropriate;\nPerforms related duties as required.\nKNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES:\nThorough knowledge of federal and New York State laws applicable to public higher education and employment; thorough knowledge of labor and employee relations, collective bargaining, Civil Service Law, and the Taylor Law; strong knowledge of civil rights and equal opportunity requirements, including Title VI, Title IX, ADA, and Section 504; ability to interpret laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and policies; ability to conduct or oversee fair and impartial investigations; ability to analyze complex legal and employment matters and provide practical guidance; strong negotiation, written and verbal communication skills; sound professional judgment; discretion; integrity; and ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse constituencies.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\nGraduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and admission to practice law in New York State, and one (1) to two (2) years of professional legal experience involving labor and employment law, employee relations, civil rights compliance, public-sector labor relations, higher education law, or a closely related area.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nExperience in public-sector and/or higher education labor and employment law; collective bargaining and grievance administration; Civil Service Law and the Taylor Law; civil rights compliance and investigations; and advising organizational leadership on complex legal, employment, or compliance matters. Management or supervisory experience preferred.\nSPECIAL REQUIREMENT:\nPossession and maintenance of a license to practice law in New York State throughout employment.\nOfficial transcripts will be required for successful candidates within 30 days of hire.\nContact Human Resources at (716) 851-1840 with any questions.\nOur mission to offer quality education includes exposing our students to a diverse range of cultures, experiences and expertise. At SUNY Erie Community College, we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.\nNotice of Non-Discrimination\nSUNY Erie Community College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or in the administration of any of its policies and programs on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristics protected by law. This applies to all students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting the office listed below. 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