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About the Role
The position involves providing legal counsel and leadership in labor and employee relations, civil rights compliance, and other institutional legal matters for SUNY Erie Community College. The incumbent advises College leadership on employment and labor law, collective bargaining, regulatory compliance, contracts, policies, and equal opportunity matters. The position also serves as the chief diversity officer, overseeing compliance with civil rights and equal opportunity laws and SUNY requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provides legal advice and counsel regarding employment, labor relations, contracts, policies, regulatory compliance, and other institutional matters
- Advises the College regarding applicable federal and New York State laws, SUNY requirements, Civil Service Law, and the Taylor Law
- Serves as the College's chief diversity officer and provides leadership regarding equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and civil rights compliance
- Oversees and coordinates complaints and investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, Title VI, Title IX, ADA, and Section 504 and serves as Title VI Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator
- Advises College leadership regarding employee discipline, investigations, due process, termination, performance management, and other employee relations matters
- Interprets and assists in the administration of collective bargaining agreements
- Participates in collective bargaining negotiations and assists in developing proposals, responses, and bargaining strategies
- Represents or assists in representing the College in grievances, arbitrations, mediations, fact-finding, PERB proceedings, and related matters
- Reviews and drafts contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, policies, procedures, and other legal documents
- Provides legal guidance regarding procurement, competitive bidding, grants, audits, risk management, and general liability matters
- Advises regarding Civil Service requirements, employee classifications, job descriptions, compensation, recruitment, and other employment practices
- Monitors legal and regulatory developments and recommends appropriate changes to College policies and practices
- Develops and provides training regarding labor relations, employment law, civil rights compliance, and related College policies
- Coordinates with outside counsel, SUNY, governmental agencies, and other external resources as appropriate
- Performs related duties as required
Requirements
- Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
- Admission to practice law in New York State
- One (1) to two (2) years of professional legal experience involving labor and employment law, employee relations, civil rights compliance, public-sector labor relations, higher education law, or a closely related area
- Possession and maintenance of a license to practice law in New York State throughout employment
Skills
- Thorough knowledge of federal and New York State laws applicable to public higher education and employment
- Thorough knowledge of labor and employee relations, collective bargaining, Civil Service Law, and the Taylor Law
- Strong knowledge of civil rights and equal opportunity requirements, including Title VI, Title IX, ADA, and Section 504
- Ability to interpret laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and policies
- Ability to conduct or oversee fair and impartial investigations
- Ability to analyze complex legal and employment matters and provide practical guidance
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Sound professional judgment
- Discretion
- Integrity
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse constituencies
Location
- Williamsville, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-2 years of professional legal experience
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in New York State
Salary/Compensations
- $108,000.00 Annual
About the Company
- Our mission to offer quality education includes exposing our students to a diverse range of cultures, experiences and expertise.
- At SUNY Erie Community College, we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Equal Opportunity
- SUNY Erie Community College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or in the administration of any of its policies and programs on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristics protected by law.
- This applies to all students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors).
- Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting the office listed below.
- Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.