Director of Equity Issues & Title IX Coordinator

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage case files of complaints to ensure files are in compliance with federal guidelines.
• Oversee College wide training of students, faculty, and staff (on campus and online).
• Provide updates and recommendations to senior leadership about Campus Climate and trends as it pertains to sexual harassment and anti-harassment and discrimination.
• Oversee case management of Title IX and student sexual misconduct investigations, anti-harassment and discrimination allegations and provide interim remedies.
• Oversee training of Title IX Investigator and Hearing Panelists.
• Ensure that non-professional counselors and advocates are up-to-date on the College's policies.
• Review and analyze all evidence and facilitate resolution of complaints and disputes of discrimination through mediation, negotiation as appropriate.
• Supervise work of the Equity Issues Investigator. Includes planning, assigning, and reviewing work.
• Oversee the College's Title IX Student Sexual Misconduct Policy, Title IX Sexual Harassment and Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy.

Qualifications

• Master’s in higher education, psychology, sociology, or related field required.
• Juris Degree a plus.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive responsibilities within higher education working with Title IX or related campus compliance efforts required.
• Must have experience conducting interviews or investigations, supervising staff, revising policies, overseeing compliance efforts, developing, and delivering prevention education programs and training.
• Must possess knowledge of federal and state laws related to unlawful discrimination and harassment, Section 504, Title IX, Clery Act, VAWA, Title VII and related state laws pertaining to sex discrimination, sexual and gender-based harassment.
• Able to analyze evidence and documents to determine policy violations.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills to work with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient with computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, Maxient, and Everfi.
• Ability to take leadership for creating and implementing procedures and protocols for compliance, to multi-task, train and advise students and employees at all levels.
• Advanced training in Title IX Coordination and Investigations.
• Experience working with a diverse student body.

Benefits

The college offers a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage;
• Flexible spending accounts;
• Commuter benefit program;
• Lifetime tuition reimbursement;
• Life, accidental, death & dismemberment coverage;
• Paid and unpaid leave options;
• Work/life benefits;
• Education assistance programs;
• Retirement and financial planning benefits.

Pay

Position Minimum Annual Salary: $88,900
Position Maximum Annual Salary: $106,700