Director of Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator

About the role

Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by serving as the administrator of Norwich University's Title IX and Civil Rights (specifically Titles VI and VII) program and as a supporting educator, trainer, and spokesperson for Title IX and Civil Rights (Titles VI and VII).

Responsibilities

• Administers the University's (residential and online) Title IX, Civil Rights (Titles VI and VII), and ADA programming in compliance with government regulations, U.S. Department of Education policy, and University's goals and strategic plan to promote a learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.
• Supervises full-time and secondary staff members and work study students as necessary.
• Ensures that the University is in compliance with Title IX in respect to gender equity in the University's educational programs and activities, including athletics.
• Oversees all aspects related to resolution of complaints under Title IX, Civil Rights (Titles VI and VII), and ADA including: coordinate an appropriate University response for cases of student and sometimes employee discrimination; supervise investigators; adjudicate resolutions; track complaints and resolutions; maintain confidentiality of complaints, participants, and records in accordance with appropriate regulations and policies; and report findings to appropriate student and/or employee authority.
• Conducts investigations into allegations of violations of the Sexual and Gender-based Misconduct Policy and/or Non-Discrimination Policy, as necessary.
• Oversees and provides training and guidance to all Title IX Team members, including decision makers, appeal officers, and Title IX advisors.
• Serves as the University's expert on Title IX, Civil Rights (Titles VI and VII), and ADA requirements and compliance and provides consultation to senior leaders as necessary.
• Reviews and modifies as necessary the Title IX, Civil Rights (Titles VI and VII), and ADA program and related policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure continual compliance with Title IX regulations and other related federal laws and regulations.
• Covers Title IX, Civil Rights (Titles VI and VII), and ADA efforts with other University entities to include the Student Affairs staff, Director of Human Resources, and other student bodies and organizations.
• Serves as an extension of the Title IX, Civil Rights (Titles VI and VII), and ADA function by participating in the functioning and selection of student representatives for related student groups.
• Oversees and provides guidance for all community outreach efforts related to sexual violence, harassment, discrimination, and bias.
• Prepares the annual statistical report on the number, nature, and disposition of complaints, identifying patterns and making recommendations.
• Serves as Maxient system administrator, trainer, and technical assistant for all users.
• Covers Title IX, Civil Rights (Titles VI and VII), and ADA education efforts with student groups.
• Maintains record-keeping procedures, conducts compliance reviews, and prepares reports and plans as required, including statistical reports and summaries for various departments regarding caseloads, types of conduct cases, and outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of related experience including experience with Title IX or Civil Rights (Titles VI and VII) (Titles VI and VII) investigations.
• Title IX certification through ATIXA or a similar organization preferred.
• Excellent public speaking and writing skills required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook) required.
• Experience with Maxient or similar software preferred.