Coordinator- Dean of Students Office

Cameron University•Lawton, OK

About The Position

The Dean of Students Coordinator / Title IX & Equal Opportunity Coordinator supports student success, campus safety, institutional compliance, and a respectful campus environment. Reporting directly to the Dean of Students, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the institution’s President, the position coordinates student support and behavioral intervention efforts and serves as a primary resource for Title IX and Equal Opportunity matters. The successful candidate works with students, faculty, staff, campus partners, university leadership, legal counsel, and external partners, and must exercise sound judgment, discretion, strong communication, and care in handling sensitive and confidential matters. The role manages student referrals and behavioral intervention efforts, coordinates the Campus Closet and student compliance training, and supports Title IX and Equal Opportunity intake, education, investigations, records, and coordination. The role also maintains a designated duty phone during off-hours and weekends to respond to Title IX and Equal Opportunity concerns. The position’s responsibilities are divided between Dean of Students and Student Support (70%) and Title IX and Equal Opportunity (30%).

Requirements

Master’s degree, preferably in Education, Legal, or Human Resources.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Ability to learn and use technology systems supporting student services, compliance, documentation, and communication, including Vector Solutions, Banner, Blackboard, Guardian, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability and willingness to respond to Title IX and Equal Opportunity matters during designated after-hours, weekend periods, and holidays.
If not already completed, required professional training must be completed within the first 180 days of employment: ATIXA Title IX Coordinator Foundations or equivalent; ATIXA Title IX Compliance and Athletics or equivalent; ATIXA Title VI Compliance Foundations or equivalent; NABITA Risk Rubric; and NABITA SIVRA.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of Title IX, Equal Opportunity, behavioral intervention, or related higher education compliance practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential, and complex matters with discretion and professionalism.
Strong organizational and record-management skills.
Ability to facilitate meetings, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and track follow-up actions.
Experience providing training or educational presentations to students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to exercise sound judgment when responding to student concerns and sensitive campus matters.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relationships across a university community.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Manage and monitor student referrals through the SHARE referral management system.
Serve as Chair of the Behavioral Intervention Team by facilitating meetings, developing agendas, tracking assigned interventions and follow-up, and preparing the annual report.
Coordinate the Campus Closet, including communication with the Lawton Food Bank and coordination of community resources.
Train and supervise the Campus Closet student worker.
Coordinate with the Alumni Office to facilitate donations and support the Campus Closet.
Coordinate required student compliance training, assign training through Vector Solutions, monitor completion, and remove registration holds once requirements are satisfied.
Develop the assessment for required Free Speech training in Blackboard using university-provided training materials.
Coordinate annually with Information Technology to ensure new students are entered into required training systems.
Serve as a campus resource for Title IX and Equal Opportunity matters.
Conduct initial intakes for Title IX concerns and provide information about supportive measures and resources.
Provide training and education to students, faculty, staff, and campus partners regarding Title IX, Equal Opportunity, and related compliance responsibilities.
Coordinate with University of Oklahoma Title IX staff regarding investigations and related matters.
Facilitate the university’s Equal Opportunity investigative process and communicate applicable procedural steps to involved parties.
Coordinate appropriately with university legal counsel.
Maintain accurate, confidential Title IX and Equal Opportunity records according to retention requirements, including records retained for at least seven years.
Complete required Title IX and Equal Opportunity professional development and compliance training within the first six months of appointment.
Appoint and coordinate with a Deputy Title IX/Equal Opportunity Coordinator as appropriate.
Maintain the designated duty phone during off-hours and weekends to respond to Title IX and Equal Opportunity concerns and provide information, resources, and referrals.
Complete specified professional training within the first 180 days of employment if not already completed: ATIXA Title IX Coordinator Foundations (or equivalent), ATIXA Title IX Compliance and Athletics (or equivalent), ATIXA Title VI Compliance Foundations (or equivalent), NABITA Risk Rubric, and NABITA SIVRA.