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DEPUTY TITLE IX COORDINATOR
Job Title: DEPUTY TITLE IX COORDINATOR
Job Code: 1430
FLSA: E
Job Level: 16
Revised Date: 11/01/2020
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
The Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students/Equity Compliance Investigator reports to the Assistant Vice President for Harassment and Discrimination/University Title IX Coordinator. This position has responsibility for overseeing university compliance with Title IX complaints brought against students. In this role the Deputy works closely with the Office for Student Conduct on the intake of new matters, the provision of supportive measures and the adjudication of complaints in the hearing process. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will support the AVP/University Title IX Coordinator in the review and revision of policy and procedure implementing Title IX and its corresponding regulations and other University policies against sexual misconduct, discrimination and harassment. Finally, this position will perform investigations and direct and make strategic decisions about investigations being performed by OIE investigators. In addition to Title IX matters, this position will investigate complaints of harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct involving staff, faculty and students.
Work Performed
Monitor developments in law, policy, and practice related to Title IX and sexual misconduct.
Support the AVP to ensure that university Title IX and sexual misconduct policies, procedures, and practices are in compliance with the most recent regulations and guidance from appropriate government agencies.
Support the Vice President and the AVP to perform continuous evaluation and assessment of policies addressing harassment and/or prohibited discrimination for effectiveness.
Collect, maintain and analyze data, as appropriate to contribute to an Annual Report on multiple performance measures in OIE.
Coordinate and perform investigations of student Title IX complaints and work with the AVP, Office of Student Conduct and the Office of University Counsel to prepare cases for hearing.
Perform investigations, assessments and informal resolutions of sexual misconduct, harassment and discrimination investigations involving faculty, staff and students, including writing reports and delivering training/education as needed.
Develop, review, and revise content for the university's written and online materials related to student Title IX matters in coordination with the Communication Specialist in OIE.
Responsible for communicating Title IX requirements and compliance and providing consultation to deans and other university leaders, as it relates to complaints against students in collaboration with the AVP.
In collaboration with the AVP and the Office for Student Conduct, develop and enhance training, education, and awareness programs pertinent to Title IX and sexual misconduct.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Master's Degree required; Juris Doctorate preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience investigating, litigating, or otherwise resolving discrimination complaints (including Title IX complaints) in a college/university or governmental setting. Additional experience working in higher education preferred.
Working knowledge of Title IX, litigation and/or investigation experience, experience working with universities or on a university campus, and demonstrated ability to work across and lead a diverse group of constituencies preferred.
Skills
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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