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 prevention, education, tracking, and response efforts related to sexual misconduct and gender discrimination. The role is a primary point person for investigations and adjudication involving students across the University’s undergraduate, graduate, medical, and law programs and campuses. It also contributes to Student Conduct administration and supports the Deputy Dean of Students with parental communication, crisis management, on-call responsibilities, training, and assessment and evaluation of services. The position receives and processes Title IX reports; investigates complaints; coordinates student care, accommodations, interim measures, and support referrals; tracks cases and maintains files; prepares reports; and develops and delivers education and training for students, faculty, and staff. It also handles student conduct cases, conducts investigations, provides community education on student rights and responsibilities, supports Clery reporting, participates in campus and University activities and committees, and oversees financial and endowment accounts.

Requirements

At least two years of full-time professional experience in student affairs, student conduct administration, Title IX or sexual misconduct processes, or related work.
Education, training, or experience handling complaints of sexual violence, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and/or relationship abuse.
Education, training, and/or experience in higher education, including 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.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary recipient and processor of Title IX reports received by the Dean of Students Office, including reports submitted outside regular business hours.
Investigate Title IX matters involving possible misconduct by undergraduate, graduate, medical, and law students across all campuses; interview parties and witnesses, review evidence, and compile investigative reports.
Coordinate hearing-outcome notifications, case updates, and compliance with the timelines and requirements of the formal disciplinary process.
Serve as a point of contact for students involved in investigations and their advisors, and coordinate care services with Case Managers and the Counseling Center.
Coordinate Title IX accommodations with faculty, the Registrar’s Office, and Academic Deans; refer individuals to victim advocacy and support services as appropriate.
Document, track, and triage Title IX reports; maintain related student conduct files; and prepare quarterly and annual statistical reports.
Develop, deliver, and facilitate Title IX prevention, policy, and response training for students, faculty, staff, student athletes, orientation groups, and other campus audiences.
Develop pre-orientation materials and educational tools, and create and revise procedures and training for Housing and Residential Life professional and student staff.
Meet with individuals who raise concerns about sex or gender discrimination and explain University policies and procedures.
Represent the office or division at sexual misconduct and gender discrimination education and awareness events; respond to related media requests in consultation with Media Relations.
Inform complainants about interim measures and anti-retaliation protections, coordinate measures with University officials, and issue and communicate protective measures.
Build working relationships with victim advocacy and support professionals and organizations on and off campus.
Develop data collection methods to identify systemic issues, assess student satisfaction with the investigation process, and prepare related reports and awareness materials.
Assist the Deputy Dean of Students and UMPD with Clery Crime Reporting compliance and assist with OCR requests during Title IX complaint reviews.
Advise, supervise, and mentor It’s on Us Student Ambassadors and organize related education and awareness campaigns and events, including events outside regular business hours.
Attend Title IX Committee meetings as needed and stay informed about relevant laws, regulations, and trends in higher education.
Serve as a Student Conduct Officer for undergraduate and/or graduate cases and manage case assignments and tracking in the Deputy Dean of Students’ absence.
Develop and facilitate student conduct and Maxient training for Housing and Residential Life professional staff and resident assistants.
Investigate and prepare cases involving University and Major Disciplinary incidents and educate the University community about student rights and responsibilities.
Assist with Clery Report crosschecking in collaboration with UMPD.
Participate in Division of Student Affairs campus activities, including 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.