Associate Vice Chancellor For Civil Rights Programming and Services

Join the California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office as Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights Programming and Services and lead the next chapter of systemwide equity and accountability. This is a rare opportunity to shape civil rights compliance across 23 campuses, 460,000 students, and 65,000 employees. You'll oversee a fully staffed, multitalented team of five senior directors and drive strategy in Title IX, discrimination, whistleblower policies, and more. Based in Long Beach, CA, with hybrid flexibility and relocation assistance, this role offers unmatched scope, visibility, and strategic influenceplus exceptional benefits like CalPERS lifetime pension, generous leave, and educational waivers.

What You\'ll Be Doing

The California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office invites applications for a strategic and visionary leader to serve as the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Civil Rights Programming and Services in Long Beach, California (2 days telecommuting, 3 days on-site). Located in Long Beach, CA, the CSU Chancellor's Office serves as the systemwide headquarters for 23 campuses. This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape the future of civil rights programming across 460,000 students, and over 65,000 employees.

The CSU Chancellor's Office's mission is rooted in access, affordability, and social mobility for California's diverse communities. We are committed to a culture of inclusion and accountabilityand the Civil Rights team is at the heart of that work.

The AVC for Civil Rights Programming and Services leads a centralized team responsible for Title IX, Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation (DHR), whistleblower response, and related compliance systems. As a key figure in systemwide leadership, you will partner with the Chancellor, Board of Trustees (BoT), university presidents, and external agencies to ensure alignment, accountability, and inclusive excellence throughout the CSU system.

What Makes This Role Special

• Established Team: The team is multitalented, strategic, and fully staffed across multiple areas of expertise
• High Visibility: You'll interface directly with the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, and 23 university presidents
• Impact: CSU's structure is unlike any other in the countryyou'll influence systemic equity across hundreds of thousands of lives
• Longevity: This role is central to CSU's long-term civil rights strategy and is an intentional investment

You'll Make a Difference By:

• Leading a highly experienced and fully staffed team, including five senior systemwide directors with subject-matter expertise
• Guiding the next chapter of a well-established structure built under a highly respected former AVC
• Providing oversight and strategy for campus Title IX, DHR, and whistleblower offices
• Partnering with the CSU Office of General Counsel and serving as the Chancellor's Office lead on civil rights-related compliance, policies, and crisis management
• Representing CSU to federal and state agencies, the legislature, and media

We\'re Looking for a Leader With:

Required:

• A Master\'s degree or equivalent experience
• At least 10 years of experience in civil rights compliance, including Title IX, equity, EEO, investigations, accommodations, training, and policy development
• Hands-on Title IX experience within the last five years
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
• Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate effectively at the highest levels

Preferred:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or doctoral degree
• Background in higher education, regulatory, or judicial settings
• Familiarity with California's civil rights laws

Salary Range: $240,000-$294,000 annually, based on experience

Relocation: Assistance is provided.

What\'s In It for You:

• Purpose-Driven Impact: Advance equity and civil rights across the largest four-year public university system in the U.S.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid schedule with generous leave benefits, including 24 vacation days, 15 paid holidays, and 12 sick days- with unlimited accrual
• Competitive Compensation & Retirement: CalPERS pension, lifetime medical coverage upon retirement, parental leave, relocation support
• Stability & Growth: This leadership role is supported by long-term investment and state-level mandates

To be considered for this role, candidates must apply through both Another Source and CSU's career site:

• Apply via CSU's Career Site Visit https://cojobs.calstate.edu/en-us/job/549235/associate-vice-chancellor-for-civil-rights-programming-and-services
• Apply through Another Source Submit your application materials through Another Source for tracking and outreach purposes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

E-Verify

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor's Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (ie, H1-B VISAS).

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor's Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The person holding 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 in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Conflict of Interest

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Background

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.

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