Assistant Dean of Students and Title IX Investigator

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Dean of Students and Title IX Investigator is a Division of Student Affairs professional staff member who helps develop and implement the department’s prevention, education, tracking, and response efforts related to sexual misconduct and gender discrimination. The position is the University’s primary investigator for sexual assault and other Title IX matters involving accused undergraduate, graduate, medical, and law students across all campuses. The role also contributes to Student Conduct administration and supports the Deputy Dean of Students with parental communication, crisis management, on-call responsibilities, student and employee training, and assessment and evaluation of services. The investigator coordinates with campus partners and support services, manages case documentation and reporting, facilitates educational and awareness programs, and helps ensure that University procedures comply with applicable requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of full-time professional experience in student affairs, student conduct administration, Title IX or sexual misconduct processes, or related experience.
Education, training, or experience handling complaints involving sexual violence, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and/or relationship abuse.
Education, training, and/or experience in higher education, including knowledge of Title IX requirements.
Strong administrative and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor or a master’s degree in college student personnel, higher education administration, enrollment management, or a related field; a Juris Doctor is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary recipient and process reports of Title IX matters received by the Dean of Students Office, including reports made outside regular business hours.
Coordinate responses to reports with campus partners and relevant individuals outside the department.
Investigate Title IX matters involving possible misconduct by undergraduate, graduate, medical, and law students, including student organization cases.
Interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses; obtain and review relevant documents and other materials; and evaluate materials for admissibility under applicable policies and procedures.
Gather information from campus partners, including video surveillance, facility access records, and police reports, and compile investigative reports.
Notify students and other parties of hearing outcomes and process updates, and monitor compliance with disciplinary-process requirements and timelines.
Serve as a point of contact for students involved in Title IX investigations and for advisors or others with procedural concerns.
Coordinate care services with Case Managers and the Counseling Center, and collaborate with faculty, the Registrar’s Office, and Academic Deans on timely Title IX accommodations.
Refer individuals to victim advocacy and support services, including information about criminal or civil action and victim compensation services as appropriate.
Document, track, and triage Title IX reports; maintain student conduct files related to sexual misconduct complaints; and prepare quarterly and annual statistical reports.
Develop, deliver, and facilitate Title IX training and educational materials for students, faculty, staff, student athletes, student organizations, new students, graduate students, study abroad participants, SART volunteers, and other groups.
Develop pre-orientation materials and facilitate New Student Orientation Title IX training in collaboration with the Office of Orientation & Commuter Student Involvement.
Develop and revise Title IX response procedures and training for Housing and Residential Life professional and student staff.
Meet with people raising concerns about sex or gender discrimination by students and explain University policies and procedures.
Represent the office or division at sexual misconduct and gender discrimination education and awareness events, and respond to related media requests in consultation with Media Relations.
Provide information about interim measures and anti-retaliation policies, coordinate appropriate interim measures with University officials, and issue and notify students of protective measures.
Develop collaborative relationships with victim advocacy and support professionals, offices, and organizations inside and outside the campus community.
Develop data collection and reporting methods to identify potential systemic problems, assess student satisfaction with the investigative process, and prepare related reports.
Assist the Deputy Dean of Students and UMPD with Clery Crime Reporting compliance and assist with Clery Report crosschecks.
Assist in responding to Office for Civil Rights requests during Title IX complaint reviews.
Advise, supervise, and mentor It’s on Us Student Ambassadors, and organize and facilitate their education and awareness campaigns, including meetings and events outside regular business hours.
Attend Title IX Committee meetings as needed and remain knowledgeable about relevant state and federal laws, regulations, and trends.
Serve as a Student Conduct Officer for undergraduate and/or graduate conduct cases.
Manage case assignment and tracking in the absence of the Deputy Dean of Students.
Develop and facilitate student conduct and Maxient training for Housing and Residential Life professional staff and Resident Assistants.
Conduct investigations and prepare cases involving University and Major Disciplinary incidents, and educate the University community about student rights and responsibilities.
Participate in Division of Student Affairs campus activities, such as Orientation, Leadership Programs, Homecoming, and Convocation.
Oversee numerous financial and endowment accounts, serve on Student Affairs or University committees as assigned or requested, and perform other duties as assigned.