Coastline College
Coastline College, established in 1976 as the nation's first campus-free college, has evolved from a "college beyond walls" into a leader in online, competency-based, correspondence, and in-person education. Serving diverse student populations, Coastline offers associate degrees and certificates that lead to career advancement, transfer, and personal empowerment. Committed to equity, we meet students where they are, delivering innovative instruction and services to promote success, as reflected in our College mission:
Mission & Values
We value and respect diversity in all its forms and seek candidates whose professional experience and service advance anti-racism, equity, and social justice. Successful candidates will help all students, regardless of background,achieve their educational goals, particularly those from historically underrepresented communities.
Coastline College serves approximately 18,000 students, awards over 2,000 degrees and certificates, and transfers over 2,000 students to four-year institutions annually. Coastline College offers two-year associate degrees and certificates. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Coastline College reflects the dynamic diversity of the region.
We are looking for candidates who have the desire and ability to cultivate a welcoming student-centered culture that positively engages and impacts our diverse student population through the promotion of diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, accessibility, and anti-racism (DEISAA). At Coastline College we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that includes every race, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, veterans, sexual orientation, and people with varied abilities. Coastline College is seeking applications from candidates whose professional experience and service advance anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and justice in career education fields, and contributes to the College's mission and vision.
We are committed to achieving equally high outcomes for all students. Successful candidates will share our vision and will work with us to help all students, regardless of background and level of preparation, achieve their educational goals. We welcome candidates whose experiences have facilitated their understanding of traditionally underrepresented racial minority communities.
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About the Position
The Office of Student Equity and Title IX is located in the Student Services Division of Coastline College. The vision of Student Services is to demonstrate an uncompromised commitment to students by elevating equitable outcomes, partnering across the college, empowering our community, demystifying the navigation of educational journeys, and providing welcoming and holistic student support.
The Office of Student Equity is committed to the holistic growth of student development by providing wrap-around services that are centered in equity and access of student needs. The office aims to support students through programs and resources that help each student achieve their educational goals. The Director of Student Equity and Title IX provides leadership over the colleges Student Equity Plan, and equity grants which includes but is not limited to the Basic Needs Program, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Achievement Program, Dreamers Resources Program, International Student Programs, and Umoja. Additionally, the office is provides guidance and ensures compliance of Title IX prevention, education, and response for the college as the Title IX Coordinator.
Summary:
Plans, directs, and coordinates the college's student equity and Title IX programs and services. Directs high school and college-level outreach activities to promote the programs and identify potential student-participants. Serves as the primary investigator in Title IX, student equity and allegations of discrimination, harassment and other areas covered within the programs.
Distinguishing Career Features:
The Director, Student Equity and Title IX, directs and coordinates integral student services assuring equity and safety. The Director provides leadership and oversight for implementing the campus equity framework and accomplishing short and long range goals and strategies for equity, inclusion, and alignment with the mission of the College. Additionally, the Director oversees Title IX activities including managing Title IX delegates, procedures for receiving and investigating complaints, and collaborating with Human Resources, Student Conduct, Campus Safety, and Athletics to assure staff and students are trained, aware of rights, and the College is compliant.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific duties may vary among departments and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties:
1. Lead and oversee the development of the college's Student Equity (SE) program and activities, including monitoring and management of budget.
2. Lead and oversee student equity strategies for the college through effective collaboration with faculty, staff, administration and students.
3. Oversee activities within the administration of Student Equity, including resource development and personnel management, in accordance with laws, regulations, District policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
4. Develop and present all reports and other required documentation on a timely basis in compliance with the District, college and State Chancellor's Office.
5. Develop and implement high impact programs that encourage enrollment of underrepresented and disadvantaged students; collaborate with faculty, administration and staff to establish academic, financial, social and cultural support systems that encourage retention and inclusion in the college community.
6. Plan, develop, implement, and manage comprehensive programs and services for educationally and socio-economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented students.
7. Collaborate with Research and Institutional Effectiveness to plan, facilitate and coordinate research and professional development strategies and activities for the Student Equity and Achievement and Study Equity Plans that is based on data driven assessment.
8. Develop, write, and implement other complementary grants. Coordinate and align work with other complementary grants and programs in support of student achievement, retention, and completion.
9. Develop and Implement SE processes and procedures to ensure program meets grant compliance, performance review and generation of reports.
10. Develop methods and processes to support equity and inclusion in the college's learning
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11. Support SE activities with community and social agencies to recruit identified populations.
Title IX areas of responsibility:
12. Investigates, develops, reports, and presents investigation findings and recommendations for corrective action to administration as appropriate. Identifies opportunities for systemic corrective action, recommends changes to policies or operational practices and/or
implementation of training to reduce recurrence of complaints.
13. Ensures implementation and compliance with applicable California Community College policies and procedures to ensure that annual Title IX training and regularly scheduled workshops will be provided to all faculty, staff, and students.
14. Serves as the subject matter expert on investigative practice.
15. Independently formulates plans, processes, and timetables to conduct accurate, complete, and thorough investigations within the specific timeframes and standards articulated in the California Community College policies and procedures or applicable laws.
16. Reviews, interprets, analyzes, and evaluates witness statements, documents, and other evidence collected during the investigation.
17. Oversees all Title IX activities including managing Title IX delegates and college officers that receive and/or investigate complaints, including but not limited to Human Resources, Student Conduct, Campus Safety, and Athletics.
18. Oversees and maintains all Title IX grievance files, disposition reports, and other records.
19. Prepares comprehensive, accurate, factual and analytical investigative reports for management and/or legal counsel; prepares and presents annual report to college administration and the Board of Trustees.
20. Trains faculty, management and staff responsible for implementing Title IX grievance procedures.
21. Advise complainants, respondents, and witnesses of applicable policies and procedures.
22. Provides consultative services to the campus community regarding issues of student discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other related matters.
23. In collaboration with District and college Human Resources, coordinates and provides training for students related to their rights under Title IX.
24. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
25. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 -Code of Professional Ethics.
Knowledge and Skills
1. The position requires specialized professional knowledge of the principles and audiences for Student Equity and Title IX programs, including evaluation, budget management, and compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
2. Requires working knowledge of college development theory and student equity issues on a community college campus.
3. Requires specialized knowledge of and skill at developing and implementing a plan of accountability for Student Equity and Title IX as related to state regulations.
4. Requires knowledge of best supervisory, performance management, and team building practices.
5. Requires working knowledge of the California Community College Student Equity Program guidelines and regulations.
6. Requires working knowledge of general evaluation and statistical methodology for preparation of research, evaluation, and reports.
7. Requires working knowledge of and skill at assessing, understanding, articulating, and evaluating information technology needs, and solutions to support these areas of responsibility.
8. Requires well-developed oral and written language skills to prepare reports and professional correspondence.
9. Requires well-developed human relations skills to initiate contact and develop work relationships with educators, agencies, and students, conduct performance reviews, deliver presentations, and convey technical information to a wide variety of audiences.
10. Requires knowledge of college, district, community, and social service referral sources.
Abilities
1. Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
2. Requires the ability to develop program standards and measurable outcomes.
3. Requires the ability to learn, interpret, and apply State Education Code, Government Code,
Title IX, and other federal and state regulations as related to the responsibilities of the position.
4. Requires the ability to develop and administer budgets.
5. Requires the ability to successfully serve as a college and District representative to large groups of students, faculty, and members of the community.
6. Requires understanding of, sensitivity to, and commitment to meeting the needs of individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds.
7. Requires the ability to work collaboratively and productively with internal and external constituencies to identify and recruit students, enhance student engagement and retention, and success.
8. Requires the ability to advocate for the programs they oversee and supervise and support the core values of the college.
9. Requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
10. Requires the ability to direct, train, and coordinate office staff and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Physical Abilities
1. The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
2. Essential functions will vary by position.
3. As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA"), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law
Education and Experience:
Must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Education or Public Administration and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience. Must have at least one year of experience in conducting discrimination, harassment and retaliation investigations. Must have one year of developing and delivering effective training programs. Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.
Desired Qualifications:
A Master's degree from an accredited institution or Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited institution with experience in student equity and working within collective bargaining contracts.
Demonstrated expertise in overseeing budgets and administering grant allocations to ensure compliance, fiscal accountability, and alignment with institutional priorities.
Additional Information:
The incumbent in this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth as a condition of employment.
Licenses and Certificates:
Requires a valid driver license.
This job specification describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.
Note: (DEISAA - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, Anti-Racism and Accessibility) The Coast Community College District (Orange Coast College, Golden West College, and Coastline College) continue to strengthen our efforts around diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. The Coast Community College District is focused on creating a culture of inclusive excellence by uplifting employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible. We have a strong commitment to DEISAA - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, Anti-Racism and Accessibility) and will be actively listening, assessing, and evaluating this throughout each stage of the application, recruitment, and interview process.
Coast Community College District
$122,004.00 - $162,143.00 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, 403(b), retirement plan, pension
Oct 31, 2025