Associate Director Of Equal Opportunity and Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Under the supervision of the Director of Title IX and Institutional Compliance, this role plays a significant part in monitoring and coordinating compliance with federal and state affirmative action, equal employment opportunity laws, policies, regulations, and related statutes, as well as compliance with Title IX.

Responsibilities

• Investigation and Consultation:
  • Serves as Deputy Title IX Coordinator, reviewing investigation summaries, analyzing witness statements, and making recommendations on dispositions, including sanctions.
  • Presides over the Title IX hearing process as the Hearing Chair on an as-needed basis for matters involving College students and/or employees.
  • Manages the duties of the Title IX Coordinator in their absence.
  • Acts as the Lead Title IX Investigator, conducting investigations and resolving complaints of student and employee Title IX and sexual misconduct.
  • Investigates and resolves student and employee Title VII and state discrimination, harassment, and hostile work environment complaints.
  • Prepares detailed reports of investigations in a timely manner and makes recommendations on dispositions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Monitors compliance with the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, and the Clery Act, as amended by VAWA.
  • Provides guidance and counsel to the College’s Title IX Investigators.
  • Assists with policy review and development to enhance the College’s compliance framework.
• Case Management:
  • Ensures case management data and documentation of outreach, interim, and support measures are up-to-date and maintained accurately.
  • Provides monthly updates regarding case resolution, trends, and case management status.
  • Identifies issues of concern and ensures access to appropriate supportive campus and/or community resources, coordinating follow-up and monitoring.
  • Collaborates with on- and off-campus resources, support services, and law enforcement to resolve complaints.
  • Handles federal and state reporting requirements and related statistical analysis.
  • Safeguards the confidentiality of information and exercises discretion with confidential information.
• Community Outreach and Education:
  • Assists in educating College committees, student groups, and individuals on EEO policies and sexual misconduct through workshops, seminars, or meetings.
  • Develops and coordinates the distribution of educational materials via awareness campaigns, tabling events, and other campus outreach.
  • Establishes and maintains effective communication and cooperative working relationships with college administrators, faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Contributes to the overall success of the Office by performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Title IX and Institutional Compliance.
  • Supports the mission of the College and the Strategic Plan.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in a field related to the position.
• Experience:
  • Two years of professional experience, one year in an administrative capacity, or two years in an education, higher education, or related field (experience may include Graduate Assistant work).
  • A Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree may substitute for two years of the required experience.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience conducting investigations in alleged discrimination and/or sexual assault.
  • Experience in and awareness of the sensitivity required when interacting with and addressing the needs of a diverse community on sensitive topics.
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
  • Working knowledge of issues related to Title IX and non-discrimination statutes and regulations.
  • Knowledge of best practices for institutional compliance with Title IX and VAWA is preferred.
  • Ability to manage an ongoing and complex caseload.
  • Superior critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate resolution of difficult and sensitive situations.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to operate under pressure and tight deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.
  • Ability to maintain effective interpersonal working relationships within an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
  • Ability to work independently while functioning within a team.

Pay

$80,000 - $96,100