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The director of civil rights compliance reports to the assistant to the president for institutional equity and compliance. The director serves as a deputy title IX coordinator and the University’s ADA coordinator, assisting with all major duties of the title IX coordinator, including managing the day-to-day responsibilities under university policies related to civil rights, Title IX, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and equal opportunity. This position oversees the scheduling and development of education and training curriculum provided by CMU’s Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity (OCRIE) to students, faculty, and staff, prepares required compliance documents, reviews and updates plans and policies related to civil rights obligations, and assists in the review and implementation of the University’s equal opportunity plans and related policies. Additional responsibilities include conducting harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct investigations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree.
Five years of professional work experience with equal opportunity, Title VI or VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendment, or other relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience providing and overseeing training and educational programming.
Demonstrated experience conducting harassment, discrimination, and/or sexual misconduct investigations.
Demonstrated experience in collecting, analyzing data, and making sound assessments.
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to state and federal laws related to harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conveying relevant information in clearly written reports.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including working effectively with individuals and groups on complex situations.
Demonstrated competence and proven effectiveness in working with various stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners.
Demonstrated commitment to ensuring that members of the University community can thrive.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on sensitive matters in a professional and confidential manner.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree, J.D., Ph.D., or other advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
Experience in a higher education environment.
Supervisory experience.
Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as a deputy Title IX coordinator by assisting with all major duties of the title IX coordinator, including managing day-to-day responsibilities and conducting investigations associated with university policies related to civil rights, Title IX, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and equal opportunity.
Serves as the University’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator, which includes but is not limited to:
- Chairing the university’s Accessibility and Disability Advisory Council (ADAC), coordinating with various offices across campus to review ADA funding requests. This includes oversight of the ADAC budget, as allocated by the President’s office.
- Ensuring campus-wide compliance with ADA requirements, including that appropriate processes are in place to record and provide equitable resolution of complaints and inquiries from employees, students, and the greater public.
- Develops and disseminates written materials and presentations for students, faculty, and staff to educate individuals on various policies and procedures related to ADA at the state, federal, and university level.
Develops and delivers education and training curriculum provided by OCRIE to students, faculty, and staff related to harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, and equal opportunity. This includes assisting in monitoring compliance with federally required annual training.
Ensures ongoing compliance with federal and state civil rights laws by collecting and analyzing data and maintaining records.
Reviews and recommends updates to university policy and procedures that comply with Federal and State Laws, regulations, and best practices.
Assists with the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives, including developing and implementing annual reports, recommending equal opportunity revisions, and staying informed on changes and trends related to EEO reporting and compliance. This includes assisting campus partners with hiring procedures.
Collaborates and coordinates with campus partners to assist with other compliance requirements, including but not limited to the Clery Act.
Works with local law enforcement advocacy organizations and service providers to develop resources.
Advises the assistant to the president for institutional equity and compliance on all related laws or regulations, including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Section 503/504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination and Employment Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, and the Violence Against Women’s Reauthorization Act (VAWA), along with other state and federal civil rights legislation as applicable.
Performs special projects and prepares reports and surveys for the President’s Office, the Provost, or vice president(s) as requested.
Aides the assistant to the president for institutional equity and compliance in supervising office and student staff.
Serves as a liaison for OCRIE, consulting with senior leadership and/or campus and community partners as directed by the assistant to the president for institutional equity and compliance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others on our team. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve our leadership abilities and our demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence.
MESSAGE TO APPLICANTS
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
EMPLOYEE GROUP
Professional & Administrative - Salary
PAY RANGE
$80,000 - $90,000 per year
DIVISION
President
DEPARTMENT
Civil Rights and Institutional Equity
POSITION STATUS
Regular
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full-Time
FTE
1.0
POSITION TYPE
12 month
WEEKLY WORK SCHEDULE
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
LOCATION
Mount Pleasant, MI
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU LEADERSHIP STANDARDS
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
INTRODUCTION
The director of civil rights compliance reports to the assistant to the president for institutional equity and compliance. The director serves as a deputy title IX coordinator and the University’s ADA coordinator, assisting with all major duties of the title IX coordinator, including managing the day-to-day responsibilities under university policies related to civil rights, Title IX, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and equal opportunity. This position oversees the scheduling and development of education and training curriculum provided by CMU’s Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity (OCRIE) to students, faculty, and staff, prepares required compliance documents, reviews and updates plans and policies related to civil rights obligations, and assists in the review and implementation of the University’s equal opportunity plans and related policies. Additional responsibilities include conducting harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct investigations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree.
Five years of professional work experience with equal opportunity, Title VI or VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendment, or other relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience providing and overseeing training and educational programming.
Demonstrated experience conducting harassment, discrimination, and/or sexual misconduct investigations.
Demonstrated experience in collecting, analyzing data, and making sound assessments.
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to state and federal laws related to harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conveying relevant information in clearly written reports.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including working effectively with individuals and groups on complex situations.
Demonstrated competence and proven effectiveness in working with various stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners.
Demonstrated commitment to ensuring that members of the University community can thrive.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on sensitive matters in a professional and confidential manner.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree, J.D., Ph.D., or other advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
Experience in a higher education environment.
Supervisory experience.
Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as a deputy Title IX coordinator by assisting with all major duties of the title IX coordinator, including managing day-to-day responsibilities and conducting investigations associated with university policies related to civil rights, Title IX, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and equal opportunity.
Serves as the University’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator, which includes but is not limited to:
- Chairing the university’s Accessibility and Disability Advisory Council (ADAC), coordinating with various offices across campus to review ADA funding requests. This includes oversight of the ADAC budget, as allocated by the President’s office.
- Ensuring campus-wide compliance with ADA requirements, including that appropriate processes are in place to record and provide equitable resolution of complaints and inquiries from employees, students, and the greater public.
- Develops and disseminates written materials and presentations for students, faculty, and staff to educate individuals on various policies and procedures related to ADA at the state, federal, and university level.
Develops and delivers education and training curriculum provided by OCRIE to students, faculty, and staff related to harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, and equal opportunity. This includes assisting in monitoring compliance with federally required annual training.
Ensures ongoing compliance with federal and state civil rights laws by collecting and analyzing data and maintaining records.
Reviews and recommends updates to university policy and procedures that comply with Federal and State Laws, regulations, and best practices.
Assists with the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives, including developing and implementing annual reports, recommending equal opportunity revisions, and staying informed on changes and trends related to EEO reporting and compliance. This includes assisting campus partners with hiring procedures.
Collaborates and coordinates with campus partners to assist with other compliance requirements, including but not limited to the Clery Act.
Works with local law enforcement advocacy organizations and service providers to develop resources.
Advises the assistant to the president for institutional equity and compliance on all related laws or regulations, including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Section 503/504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination and Employment Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, and the Violence Against Women’s Reauthorization Act (VAWA), along with other state and federal civil rights legislation as applicable.
Performs special projects and prepares reports and surveys for the President’s Office, the Provost, or vice president(s) as requested.
Aides the assistant to the president for institutional equity and compliance in supervising office and student staff.
Serves as a liaison for OCRIE, consulting with senior leadership and/or campus and community partners as directed by the assistant to the president for institutional equity and compliance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others on our team. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve our leadership abilities and our demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence.
MESSAGE TO APPLICANTS
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
EMPLOYEE GROUP
Professional & Administrative - Salary
PAY RANGE
$80,000 - $90,000 per year
DIVISION
President
DEPARTMENT
Civil Rights and Institutional Equity
POSITION STATUS
Regular
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full-Time
FTE
1.0
POSITION TYPE
12 month
WEEKLY WORK SCHEDULE
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
LOCATION
Mount Pleasant, MI
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU LEADERSHIP STANDARDS
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
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Which companies sponsor visas for compliance roles in Michigan?
Michigan's largest compliance visa sponsors are concentrated in financial services and healthcare. Ally Financial, Flagstar Bank, and Comerica have histories of sponsoring H-1B visa workers for compliance analyst and BSA/AML roles. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Henry Ford Health sponsor compliance positions in healthcare regulation. Large automotive suppliers like Lear Corporation and BorgWarner also hire compliance professionals and have sponsored work visas.
Which visa types are most common for compliance roles in Michigan?
The H-1B is the most common visa for compliance professionals in Michigan, particularly for roles requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, law, accounting, or a related field. Compliance roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B criteria. Candidates already holding L-1B status with multinational employers in Detroit's automotive or financial sectors sometimes transfer into domestic compliance positions without entering the H-1B lottery.
Which cities in Michigan have the most compliance sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its suburbs, particularly Southfield and Troy, account for the largest share of compliance sponsorship jobs in Michigan, driven by the concentration of banks, insurers, and financial institutions headquartered there. Ann Arbor sees compliance hiring tied to the University of Michigan health system and its affiliated research institutions. Grand Rapids is a secondary market, with compliance roles appearing in healthcare organizations including Spectrum Health.
How to find compliance visa sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it practical to search compliance roles in Michigan without sorting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. You can filter by city, including Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids, to target employers actively hiring. Compliance roles spanning AML, regulatory affairs, and risk management appear regularly on Migrate Mate from Michigan-based financial and healthcare employers.
Are there state-specific factors that affect compliance visa sponsorship hiring in Michigan?
Michigan's compliance market is shaped by its concentration of federally regulated industries. Detroit-area financial institutions must comply with OCC and FinCEN oversight, creating sustained demand for AML and BSA compliance specialists. Michigan's large automotive sector also requires compliance professionals familiar with ITAR, FCPA, and environmental regulations. The University of Michigan and Michigan State University supply a graduate pipeline in law and finance, though international graduates still require employer-sponsored H-1B petitions to work after OPT expires.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored compliance jobs in Michigan?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.