Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator

Office of Compliance and Investigations

About the role

The Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator serves as the University’s Title IX Coordinator and provides strategic leadership for the University's response to complaints of sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Compliance, Investigations & Ethics, this position directs the institutional framework for compliance with federal, state, and local civil rights laws, including Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other civil rights regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the main contact for sexual violence prevention and education and responds to government inquiries regarding anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Investigates complex claims and complaints of discrimination.
• Manages and tracks outcomes of training and education programs.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves disclosures, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Designs climate surveys, manages complex inquiries, and organizes compliance-related files.
• Helps direct compliance with civil rights laws and serves as an advisor to the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Engagement and Wellbeing regarding civil rights compliance, risk mitigation, and best practices.
• Works with appropriate campus units/departments to support institutional policies and procedures for addressing Title IX and ADA complaints and related civil rights matters.
• Works with program liaisons and investigators to guide the University’s response to Title IX and sexual harassment complaints, including receiving and screening complaints, maintaining confidential records, and recommending appropriate interventions.
• Receives, reviews, and approves investigative reports and Section 504 grievances following a complaint.
• Tracks, maintains detailed reports, and conducts on-site reviews to ensure adherence to civil rights laws.
• Coordinates with the Office of Institutional Engagement and Wellbeing to design and deliver training programs to staff, students, or faculty about civil rights laws, anti-discrimination policies, and inclusive practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement.

Physical Effort

Duties are primarily sedentary. Must be able to use a computer at a desk or similar workstation and travel to on-campus meetings as needed.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hybrid: Combination of on-campus and remote work as determined by the department.

Additional Requirements

• For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check.
• The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.