Deputy Title IX Coordinator PT

About the role

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator works with the Title IX Coordinator to ensure institutional compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization of 2022, the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act, and other related federal and state laws. The Deputy serves as a neutral and impartial investigator who conducts and documents investigations concerning complaints of sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, and dating/domestic violence involving students and employees. The Deputy also assists with alternative resolutions, supportive measures, and the adjudication of complaints in the grievance process as necessary, and collaborates on policy development. This role supports compliance training, education sessions, community engagement, and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Perform investigations, assessments, and alternative resolutions of sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination involving faculty, staff, and students, including writing reports.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of preventive education programs and outreach.
• Assist with providing training for all employees and students on preventing, reporting, and addressing discrimination and sexual misconduct.
• Work collaboratively with other university departments, especially the Office of General Counsel, the Office of Human Resources, and the Office of Student Life.
• Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of the Title IX Coordinator in the Coordinator’s absence.
• Assist with implementing the university’s sexual and interpersonal violence prevention plan.
• Perform other job-related duties as deemed necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, advocacy, student affairs, or a related field is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in higher education, particularly in student conduct, Title IX, or civil rights/equal opportunity roles.
• Experience conducting internal Title IX and/or civil rights investigations or employment law and/or HR experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with gender/sexual violence issues and effects of sexual assault on higher education populations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, understand, and resolve complex and sensitive issues objectively.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work on multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and student populations.
• Ability to maintain required confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Ability to handle a workload that can be unpredictable and reflective of an academic calendar cycle.
• Demonstrated judgment, problem-solving, critical thinking, and analysis.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Required Mental/Physical Abilities

• Ability to communicate in person and through modern technological means.
• Ability to facilitate conflict resolution using written and verbal communications.
• Ability to access various buildings on campus.
• Copying, typing, keyboarding, hearing, speaking, and listening skills are required.
• Ability to represent the university at conferences and meetings as required.
• Occasional independent travel by automobile and airplane may be required.

General Expectations

• Agree with the university’s Doctrinal Statement and Standards of Conduct.
• Meet the general hiring expectation of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and membership and service in a local church of like faith and practice.
• Avoid conflicts of interest consistent with university policy and professional obligations.
• Articulate a theoretical approach to Christian discipleship faithful to Scripture and meeting professional standards.
• Demonstrate personal commitment to honesty, integrity, maintaining appropriate confidentiality, and fostering adherence to ethical standards.

Schedule

This is an on-campus, part-time position with approximately 1,000 annual hours of work.