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Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX Coordinator

Montclair State University · Montclair, NJ · 1 wk ago
Education$125k–$140k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Director of Institutional Compliance and Title IX Coordinator oversees Institutional Equity Compliance, serves as the University's Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) officer and Title IX Coordinator. They lead the equity function, develop and implement policies, and investigate complaints of discrimination, harassment, and hostile work environment.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

  • Oversee Institutional Equity Compliance
  • Serve as the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) officer and Title IX Coordinator
  • Maintain compliance with EEO/AA policies and programs
  • Work with campus constituencies to facilitate the application of policies and programs
  • Collaborate and partner with Student Development, Campus Life, and Athletics on University Policies
  • Supervise investigators on matters within their purview
  • Communicate regularly and work strategically with the Deputy Title IX Coordinator(s) for Students
  • Partner with the Office of Inclusive Excellence on search committees, EEO/AA guidelines and procedures
  • Conduct new hire orientations, workshops, seminars, or meetings addressing EEO/AA principles and goals
  • Ensure federal and state reporting requirements, and conduct related statistical analysis
  • Represent the University internally and externally on EEO/AA and Title IX matters

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
  • Minimum of five years of directly applicable experience with increasing responsibility for leading the equity and Title IX function within a complex organization, preferably within a higher education environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution/mediation
  • Superior writing, communication, and analytical skills
  • Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Experience with and sensitivity to individuals with complicated issues from diverse backgrounds
  • Availability to work an in-person or hybrid schedule consistent with the university’s remote work policies and operational needs of the department

Preferred

  • Master’s Degree or Juris Doctorate degree
  • Demonstrable and proven track record of leadership, development and successful implementation of major diversity initiatives
  • Direct knowledge, training and experience applying Title VII, Title IX, and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to EEO/AAS
  • Strong proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite products and development/generation of reports
  • Experience working in a unionized environment
  • Experience working with diverse stakeholder categories, including students, faculty, staff, and organizational leaders

Salary Range

$125,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annually

Benefits

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Contact Information

To learn more about the position, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

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