Job Details

Imperial Valley College
  • Position Number: 6374764
  • Location: Imperial, CA
  • Position Type: Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance


District Compliance Officer

Salary: $92,327.00 - $124,085.00 Annually
Job Type: Classified Administrator
Job Number: 25-094
Closing: 7/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Imperial, CA
Division: Human Resources

Representative Duties

BASIC FUNCTION
Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President, Human Resources, the incumbent will coordinate the District's comprehensive compliance programs, ensuring adherence to the wide range of federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to a California community college. This includes, but is not limited to, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Title IX, Cal/OSHA (California Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and other critical compliance areas that impact the District's operations and campus community. The position requires a broad and in-depth understanding of the complex compliance landscape specific to California community colleges to promote a safe, equitable, and legally compliant environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and third parties.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is an administrative level position in the series of administrative classifications requiring a high level of competency in communication, judgement, confidentiality, working independently, discretion, and administrative skills. The District Compliance Officer may directly supervise staff employed within the Office of Human Resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be restricted or construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of individuals so classified, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in this classification.

1. Serves as the District's Title IX and Diversity Compliance Officer through the process of planning, organizing, directing, budgeting, and supervising assigned staff.

2. Oversees and/or investigates allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual violence; meets regularly with complainants to determine necessary interim measures and ensures implementation; develops educational programs and training materials relating to sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other compliance issues.

3. Prepares statistical reports for analysis and reporting; monitors and oversees campus implementation of Title IX, Title 5 Discrimination compliance, Cal/OSHA regulations, and other applicable compliance frameworks.

4. Serves as the District's central resource on issues related to sexual violence, sexual and gender-based harassment, domestic and dating violence, stalking, retaliation, workplace safety, and other compliance areas, ensuring a fair, neutral, and legally compliant process for all parties

5. Coordinates and/or investigates complaints alleging violations of District policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower complaints, workplace safety violations, and other compliance concerns; prepares detailed written investigatory reports.

6. Consults with the Associate Vice President, Human Resources and other District leadership on investigative findings, training and development, strategic planning, collective bargaining, employee relations, and compliance matters.

7. Engages in dispute resolution processes; maintains well-organized and thorough documentation; provides advice and guidance to conclude complaints effectively; oversees campus investigators and facilitates the use of external investigators when appropriate.

8. Coordinates and monitors compliance efforts across the District, including Title IX delegates, Educational Services, Police Department, Environmental Health & Safety, and other relevant offices, fostering collaboration to ensure comprehensive compliance.

9. Develops, implements, and recommends campus policies related to compliance, harassment prevention, workplace safety, equity, and related areas.

10.Oversees, develops, and provides education, training, and outreach programs for the campus community on prevention and reporting of sexual violence, harassment, workplace safety, retaliation, diversity and inclusion, and students of concern.

11.Presents educational programs on nondiscrimination, harassment prevention, workplace safety regulations, and ensures compliance with AB 1825 and other mandatory training requirements.

12.Monitors, oversees, and assists with the implementation of the California Whistleblower Protection Act, Clery Act, Cal/OSHA regulations, and other relevant federal, state, and local statutes affecting the District.

13.Provides or recommends targeted training to responsible employees, investigators, and other campus officials with compliance-related responsibilities.

14.Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises assigned staff; manages office operations, budget, and resource allocation effectively.

15.Keep current with frequent changes in laws, policies, regulations, and best practices related to compliance, employment law, workplace safety, and higher education.

16.Serves District committees, task forces, advisory boards, and special projects to advance compliance, safety, equity, and diversity initiatives.

17. Leads or supports campus-wide compliance audits, risk assessments, and corrective action plans to mitigate liability and enhance institutional compliance.

18.Facilitates communication and education between administration, faculty, staff, students, and external agencies to maintain an informed and compliant campus environment.

19.Other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

An earned Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in human resources management, business administration, public administration, organizational management, educational management, or a related field AND a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in compliance, human resources, investigations, or related areas, preferably in a public agency or educational setting;

OR an earned Associate's degree from an accredited institution in human resources management, business administration, public administration, organizational management, educational management, or a related field AND a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in compliance, human resources, investigations, or related areas, preferably in a public agency or educational setting.

Desired Qualifications:
Juris Doctor in a related field of law; Experience in compliance in a California Community College, or in a CSU or UC system in human resources.

Certificates, Licenses, Special Requirements:

Certain assignments may require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the district's vehicle insurance program.

Other Requirements:
Imperial Community College is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. It is important that our employees' values align with our District's mission and goals for Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access.

Supplemental Information

RANGE 4 ON THE UNREPRESENTED SALARY SCHEDULE: Initial salary placement is normally at Step 1, no higher than Step 3. Please click Here (Download PDF reader) to review current salary schedule.

For Additional inquiries please contact:
Gina Snow
HR Recruiter
Phone: 760-355-6210
Email: gina.snow@imperial.edu

EEO Information

Imperial Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.



To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/imperialedu/jobs/5003234/district-compliance-officer

The Imperial Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will implement a comprehensive program to put those principles into practice. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, political or organizational affiliation, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will strive to achieve a workforce that is welcoming to men, women, persons with disabilities and individuals from all ethnic and other groups to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment. Such an environment fosters cooperation, acceptance, democracy and free expression of ideas.





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