00001779 - Labor Relations and Equal Opportunity Generalist

The Labor Relations and Equal Opportunity Generalist serves as the College’s institutional Equal Opportunity (“EO”) Generalist, responsible for responding to EO complaints and supporting College compliance initiatives. This position also serves as the College’s Labor Relations Generalist, responsible for providing leadership in labor relations administration, including supporting all aspects of collective bargaining and advising administration regarding labor relations matters, such as the interpretation of collective bargaining agreements. This position conducts or assists with complex internal investigations, responds to institutional ethics concerns and serves as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator. This position also supports engagement with the interactive process associated with providing reasonable accommodations to employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This position also serves as the College’s FOIA Coordinator.

Requisition ID:
Position Number: 00001779
Employee Group: Professional, Management, & Administration (PMA)
Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks, Exempt
Compensation: OP5, $62,506
Benefits: Full-time
Reports to: General Counsel (½) and Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance (½)
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Equal Opportunity Generalist

  • Serves as point of first contact for EO complaints.
  • Investigates and responds to EO complaints.
  • Maintains records of EO complaints and institutional responses and generates bi-annual reports for the College’s Ethics Team and Cabinet.
  • Reports EO compliance concerns and works with the Director of EO Compliance to initiate appropriate institutional responses.
  • Member of GRCC’s Ethics Team. Arranges Team meetings, gathers data, drafts bi-annual report for Team review.
  • Member of GRCC Administrative Policy Committee.
  • As a Deputy Title IX Coordinator, provides information to individuals regarding their rights under Title IX, the College’s formal and informal grievance processes, helps facilitate the provision of supportive and interim measures prior to, and during, an investigation into a grievance, and notifies individuals regarding the ability to file a complaint with the GRCC Police Department.
  • Maintains data regarding formal and informal Title IX complaints and College responses.
  • Facilitates the provision of compliance training, and delivers training as directed.
  • Provides Title IX Awareness, prevention and bystander intervention training to faculty, staff and student groups.
  • Supports and engages in the employee accommodation process regarding reasonable accommodations under the ADA in conjunction with the Director of EO Compliance.

Labor Relations Generalist

  • Provides guidance to College Leadership and Human Resources staff in interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
  • Serves as a member of the College’s administrative bargaining teams relating to negotiations with campus collective bargaining units, including the Alliance of Professional Support Staff; GRCC Faculty Association; Police Officers Labor Council; and College Employees Benefit Association.
  • Performs internal and external research to ensure data driven decisions throughout all bargaining processes. Analyzes data and provides recommended College responses. Seeks input from College administration regarding collective bargaining processes and outcomes. Responsible for all operational aspects of collective bargaining processes.
  • Maintains current and accurate collective bargaining agreements, memoranda of understanding, calendars, historical bargaining documents and all other documents necessary to support collective bargaining and contract administration process for all employee groups.
  • Grievance administration: Works with representatives of employee groups and College administration to resolve grievances through collaboration with College leadership to arrive at solutions consistent with GRCC values. Authorized to resolve informal and level 1 grievances that are submitted to voluntary mediation.
  • Consults with, and provides recommendations to, Executive Leadership Team through the General Counsel regarding organizational change and the impact on employee groups.
  • Drafts memoranda of understanding with collective bargaining units as directed.
  • Conducts and/or facilitates a variety of management and employee training and/or information sessions to increase awareness of contract commitments and applicable laws, and regulations.
  • Researches and prepares (and/or supports preparation of) College responses to external agencies (e.g., MDCR, OCR, arbitration, mediation).
  • Serves as GRCC’s FOIA Coordinator and provides responses to FOIA requests in a timely manner.
  • Coordinates document production for litigation.
  • Maintains the highest level of confidentiality in carrying out all duties.
  • Remains technically competent and knowledgeable.
  • This role is a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs will be trained and responsible for reporting Clery Reportable Crimes to Campus Police as required by the Clery Act.
  • Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.
  • Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education Credentials

  • Master’s Degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources or related discipline required.
  • J.D. preferred.

Work Experience

  • Five to Seven years of progressively responsible experience in Labor Relations and/or Human Resources required.
  • Experience negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements required.
  • Current knowledge of Title IX, the Americans with Disability Act and other laws, rules and regulations applicable to EO and Labor Relations work (e.g., Title VII, Michigan Civil Rights Act, Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, Michigan Public Employment Relations Act, etc.) required.
  • Experience in public higher education preferred.

Skills

  • Must have attention to detail and strong organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to analyze data.
  • Strong counseling, and negotiation skills and experience.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, be resourceful and use discretion.
  • Must be able to work effectively and collegially with diverse personnel, including faculty, administrators, staff, students and external constituents.

Physical Demands

  • This position requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, reading and writing, listening and speaking.

Mental Demands

  • Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently, both verbally and in writing. 
  • Must be able to effectively manage high stress conflict situations with a positive approach.
  • Team orientation and outstanding work ethic required.
  • Add mental demands here (must be demonstrated in an essential function)

Working Conditions

  • GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website.
  • This position works independently and with groups. Occasional night and weekend work may be necessary to accomplish objectives. 
  • Some travel is required to engage in off-site activities associated with this position and to participate in professional organizations and conferences.
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