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General Counsel

Gallaudet University

Other OpportunitiesGallaudet University

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21. Job Title: General Counsel Worker Type: Regular Pay Type: Salary Exempt Status: Yes Compensation Grade (Track/Level): E2 Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications): $183,582.00-$244,776.00 Salary Ranges: All Compensation Grades Supervisory Organization (Department): Office of the General Counsel Summary: Reporting to the President, the General Counsel serves as Gallaudet University's principal legal advisor, including for Clerc Center, and provides strategic counsel on institutional strategy, legal matters, governance, compliance, litigation, and legal risk management to protect the University's interests and advance its mission. Job Description: Legal Advice and Counsel Advises the President, Board of Trustees, Executive Team, and other University leadership on legal matters, institutional governance, policies, and strategic decisions. Interprets applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including those affecting higher education, civil rights, employment, privacy, research, contracts, and intellectual property. Prepares and reviews legal reports, correspondence, presentations, and materials for the Executive Team and the Board of Trustees. Coordinates legal matters across the University and provides practical guidance on complex, controversial, and high-profile issues. Litigation, Contracts, and Risk Management Directs the University's legal representation in litigation, administrative proceedings, investigations, claims, and disputes. Reviews University contracts and agreements involving employment, procurement, real estate, technology, sponsored research, external sales, and other institutional activities. Assesses legal risks and develops strategies to protect the University's interests, prevent disputes, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Establishes and maintains appropriate legal safeguards and internal controls while promoting consistent application of University policies and procedures. Supports a culture of compliance, restorative justice, and conflict resolution when violations occur, whether actual or perceived. Leadership and Resource Management Provides supervision to staff; provides ongoing feedback to all employees, including student workers; completes the annual performance evaluations for each regular status and extended temporary staff; sets goals and expectations for each staff; resolves workplace conflicts in a timely manner and seeks support from Human Resources or the Office of Equal Opportunity Program, if needed; promotes a safe and healthy work environment; and ensures professional development opportunities are provided to each regular status and extended temporary staff. Ensures the delivery of high-quality, timely, and cost-effective legal services through effective management of internal resources and outside counsel. Manages outside counsel selection, engagement, contracts, and budgets. Develops and oversees the legal budget and provides reports to the

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Director, Equal Opportunity Programs

Gallaudet University

Other OpportunitiesGallaudet University

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21. Job Title: Director, Equal Opportunity Programs Worker Type: Regular Pay Type: Salary Exempt Status: Yes Compensation Grade (Track/Level): M2 Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications): $122,388.00-$163,184.00 Salary Ranges: All Compensation Grades Supervisory Organization (Department): Office of Belonging and Engagement Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director of Belonging and Engagement, the Director of Equal Opportunity Programs assumes the responsibilities for the administration, coordination, and day-to-day implementation of the University’s equal opportunity, Title IX, and disability access programs. Job Description: Serves as the University’s Equal Opportunity Programs (EOP) Officer, Section 504 /ADA Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, and supports the University’s compliance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination, equal opportunity, disability, and gender-based misconduct laws and University policies. Coordinates and administers the University’s Title IX program, including its policies and procedures, and supervises the work of the Deputy Title IX Coordinator(s) and Title IX Investigator(s). Monitors Title IX compliance across University programs and activities, including admissions, recruitment, academic programs, housing, facilities, course offerings, extracurricular activities, financial assistance, student employment, and athletics, and identifies areas requiring corrective or preventive action and works with relevant stakeholders to address them. Oversees the Disability Service Center and the University’s processes for providing reasonable accommodations and access for students and campus visitors, and provides guidance and support regarding institutional compliance with applicable disability and nondiscrimination requirements. Administers the University’s processes for the prompt and appropriate resolution of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, disability discrimination, and other equal opportunity complaints involving employees, students, applicants, and members of the public. Maintains case management systems, records, data, and reporting for Equal Opportunity Programs and Title IX matters, including incident reports, complaints, investigations, and other required compliance documentation. Develops and reviews investigation plans, ensuring timely completion and the inclusion of appropriate supporting documentation. Conducts and oversees investigations of alleged violations of University anti-discrimination policies and applicable laws, including Title IX sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, disability discrimination, and other discrimination claims; prepares and reviews investigative findings and reports, and recommends appropriate corrective or remedial action based on the findings, as appropriate. Makes determinations regarding allegations of disability discrimination and non-compliance under the ADA, Section 504, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws, consistent with applica

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Assistant Director (Development)

Gallaudet University

Other OpportunitiesGallaudet University

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21. Job Title: Assistant Director (Development) Worker Type: Regular Pay Type: Salary Exempt Status: Yes Compensation Grade (Track/Level): P2 Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications): $70,878.00-$94,469.00 Salary Ranges: All Compensation Grades Supervisory Organization (Department): Fundraising Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, the Assistant Director of Development plays a key role in advancing the university’s mission by securing private support from individuals, foundations, and organizations. Job Description: Builds and manages a portfolio of donors and prospects that includes alumni, major gift donors, and/or corporations and foundations. Guides constituents through the fundraising cycle to generate partnerships that include major gifts, deferred giving, corporate sponsorships, and grants. Aligns external support with institutional priorities through research, proposal writing, and strategic donor engagement. Maintains a portfolio of donors and constituents and cultivates relationships with each of them, and solicits them. Develops, implements, and evaluates fund development portfolio and portfolio strategies that will meaningfully engage donors. Leads and organizes donor visits and meetings for the purpose of qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts and grants to the University; and travels to meet with prospective funders as needed. Writes proposals and grants in support of institutional priorities and aligned with the University’s strategic plans. Conducts significant discovery work through targeted research and review of published funder guidelines and donor priorities to build a portfolio that includes constituents capable of making major investments in the University. Identifies prospects on an ongoing basis; and works with guidance and direction to design and implement strategies to move donors through the fundraising cycle toward solicitation by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and stewarding them. Drafts, reviews, and edits complex proposals, letters, gift agreements, and reports; compiles supporting documentation to comply with submission requirements and deadlines; and prepares briefing materials for the leadership team as necessary. Maintains an accurate gifts/grants calendar, including the submission and tracking of proposals, subsequent awards, and reports. Consults subject-matter experts among faculty and program administration to understand and develop information documents to share with constituencies about the university and its need for private support. Assists faculty and staff in preparing and submitting applications for research or program funding. Travels nationwide as needed for effective relationship management and to keep Gallaudet top of mind. Hosts campus visits for donors and related constituents and either participates in and/or arranges visits to donor sites for campus leadership. Participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning. Particip

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Major Gifts Officer

Gallaudet University

Other OpportunitiesGallaudet University

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21. Job Title: Major Gifts Officer Worker Type: Regular Pay Type: Salary Exempt Status: Yes Compensation Grade (Track/Level): P3 Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications): $85,095.00-$113,425.00 Salary Ranges: All Compensation Grades Supervisory Organization (Department): Fundraising Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, the Major Gifts Officer plans, initiates and manages appropriate activities for securing gifts from individual major donors. Job Description: Consults and determines fundraising goals for the fiscal year and establishes activities and strategies to achieve these goals based on a portfolio of major donors that includes corporations, foundations, and individuals; and ensures focus on acquiring private support is directly tied to Gallaudet priorities that are currently outlined in the Gallaudet Strategic Plan. Identifies prospects on an ongoing basis; works with guidance and direction from the Executive Director to design and implement strategies to move donors through the investment cycle toward solicitation by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and stewarding them. Leads the university’s legacy gifts program including oversight of the Abraham Lincoln Society which works on estate gifts, bequests, insurance beneficiaries, charitable annuities and more; and serves as the department subject matter expert on Planned Giving. Assumes the responsibility for the stewardship of the executive team and other leadership members on campus. Acts as the department’s lead campus visit officer; and works to ensure a positive and high-quality campus visit experience for visiting constituents. Works as the division liaison with the finance office and other vendors to execute paperwork and compliance of planned gifts. Writes proposals for solicitation as well as reports and other stewardship activities. Identifies and qualifies new major donors and plans giving prospects and keeps prospects in the pipeline. Acts as liaison to the campus community to ensure that relationships with major donors are being stewarded appropriately. Forecasts and sets annual department goals for securing major gifts to the University. Devises appropriate engagement strategies to strengthen relationships with potential and current major donors to the University and advises others in the office on strategic engagement as needed. Provides the leadership in organizing special engagement events specific to major donors and prospects as needed. Makes presentations to major gift constituencies about Gallaudet, its needs for private support, and related topics. Manages some sponsorship opportunities for the University with guidance from the Executive Director. Conducts personal visits and substantive actions to move prospects towards solicitation as determined in cooperation with the Executive Director on an annual basis and based on national averages and expectations. Prepares timely acknowledgement letters; and prepares acknowledgement letters

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Financial Services Coordinator

Gallaudet University

Other OpportunitiesGallaudet University

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21. Job Title: Financial Services Coordinator Worker Type: Regular Pay Type: Salary Exempt Status: Yes Compensation Grade (Track/Level): P2 Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications): $70,878.00-$94,469.00 Salary Ranges: All Compensation Grades Supervisory Organization (Department): Student Financial Services Summary: Reporting to the Manager of Student Financial Services (SFS), the Financial Services Coordinator coordinates student account activities, focusing on Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), third-party sponsorships, billing, receivables, account reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution, while collaborating with University departments to ensure accurate financial transactions, maintain compliance, provide quality service, and improve operational processes. Job Description: Vocational Rehabilitation and Third-Party Billing Serves as the primary Student Financial Services (SFS) point of contact for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies and other third-party sponsors, maintaining effective working relationships and coordinating billing and payment activities. Reviews authorizations and sponsor requirements to verify eligibility, covered charges, funding limitations, and billing conditions; and prepares invoices and monitors outstanding receivables. Processes and reconciles third-party payments, credits, refunds, and adjustments; and researches and resolves discrepancies involving authorizations, invoices, charges, and balances. Maintains accurate supporting documentation and recommends improvements to billing and collection processes. Student Account Coordination and Collaboration Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles student accounts to resolve discrepancies involving charges, payments, financial aid, sponsorships, waivers, credits, refunds, and adjustments. Collaborates with the University departments to resolve complex account issues and coordinate the accurate application of financial aid and third-party funding. Provides guidance on student account procedures, billing, sponsorships, payment processes, and financial clearance requirements. Reporting, Compliance, and Process Improvement Develops and maintains reports on third-party billing, authorizations, invoices, payments, receivables, and student account activity; and analyzes data to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for improvement. Maintains records and supporting documentation for audits and ensures compliance with University policies, applicable regulations, contractual requirements, and SFS procedures. Supports process documentation, workflow improvements, and testing of Workday Student, Transact, and other student financial services systems. Student and Sponsor Services Provides timely, professional assistance to students, families, VR counselors, sponsors, and University employees regarding student accounts, billing, funding, and financial responsibilities through email, phone, video, in-person service, and ServiceNow. Explains account information and financial re

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