Coordinator for Title IX, Investigations, and Campus Accessibility

Frederick, Maryland•Frederick, MD

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Vice President for Community and Inclusivity, the Coordinator facilitates and coordinates Hood College’s compliance with Title IX, VAWA, the Clery Act, and the Campus SaVE Act. The Coordinator is the College’s primary administrator for cases alleging sexual misconduct, gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, intimate partner or dating violence, and stalking. The role develops and delivers education on discrimination and sexual harassment prevention, conducts investigations under the Hood College Policy on Discrimination, Harassment, and Bias, and works with campus leadership and stakeholders to identify and address systemic accessibility issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The position’s work is divided among Title IX investigation, consultation and compliance (50%); investigation and compliance (40%); and ADA compliance (10%). The Coordinator oversees complaint investigations and compliance reporting, reviews policies and procedures, coordinates education and outreach, trains investigators and other personnel, and collaborates with campus and community partners. The role also conducts and supports investigations of criminal activity and policy violations, and develops, delivers, and evaluates reasonable accommodations and related accessibility services for faculty, staff, visitors, and students in the specified decision-making and support areas. The position requires a master’s degree in a related field and at least five to seven years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience. A JD is preferred. The position has an annual starting salary range of $76,500 to $85,000, depending on qualifications and other relevant factors. Hood College offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for programming and educational outreach.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, law or criminology, social work, sociology, human resources, or a related field, with at least five to seven years of experience in investigations, interpersonal violence, Title IX processes, or conflict mediation; or a combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of investigations, interviewing, report writing, federal and state public safety reporting requirements, and other applicable crime-data reporting.
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and disciplines.
Ability and willingness to provide ongoing training and workshops to employees and students.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to present information to groups and respond to questions.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community and understand students’ diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, language, ability, and other backgrounds.
Ability to demonstrate diplomacy, sensitivity, problem-solving, integrity, accountability, and independent judgment while handling confidential information.
Commitment to student-centeredness, inclusion, non-discrimination, and fair and impartial Title IX enforcement.
Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, institutional policies and practices, and current or emerging compliance issues and trends.
Ability to develop and present educational programs or workshops and provide advice and technical expertise to College community members.
Project planning, resource organization, prioritization, employee development, and performance management skills.
Ability to investigate and analyze claims, draw conclusions, gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Experience with crime prevention programs, procedures, practices, and safety training administration.
Conflict resolution or mediation skills and advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical-thinking skills.
Ability to examine and improve operations and procedures, formulate policy, and develop and implement strategies and procedures.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, email, and the Internet, and ability to learn new applications and information systems quickly.
Strong written and oral command of English; ability to read and interpret business, professional, technical, and governmental materials and write organized reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to track information and data, make projections, set goals, interpret reports, draw conclusions, and make cost-effective program decisions.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written and oral instructions, work independently and collaboratively, and apply logic to projects.
Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, use fingers and hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear; sit as required; and occasionally stand, lift, and move up to 25 pounds. Close vision is required.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of higher education institutions.
Juris Doctor (JD).
Experience with Maxient.

Responsibilities

Oversee compliance with Title IX and related civil rights laws, review new regulations and best practices, and recommend policy and procedure changes.
Oversee, coordinate, and ensure sexual misconduct investigations are thorough, reliable, timely, confidential, and impartial; review proposed sanctions before they are imposed.
Collect and analyze compliance data, prepare reports, and maintain investigation records.
Identify systemic problems related to complaints and recommend appropriate campus-wide resources or policy, monitoring, supervision, or security changes.
Collaborate with College leadership and campus constituencies to support investigative processes and compliance responsibilities.
Develop, coordinate, and conduct educational programs on Title IX rights and responsibilities, reporting options, support services, College policies, disciplinary codes, grievance procedures, and confidential resources.
Cultivate relationships with campus stakeholders to support prevention and education efforts.
Select, train, and oversee investigators; ensure investigators, adjudicators, and other complaint-process participants receive appropriate training.
Communicate with law enforcement and government agencies and coordinate with victim advocacy organizations and service providers.
Lead the campus Victim Services Committee and serve on College planning and policy-making committees.
Recommend and participate in developing College policies and procedures; ensure compliance with mandatory reporting requirements.
Serve as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act.
Work with the Director of Campus Safety to ensure campus investigations are confidential, fair, and compliant with applicable law.
Investigate criminal activity and other violations of local, state, or federal law in coordination with the Chief of Campus Safety.
Collect, analyze, and preserve evidence; direct crime scenes; and support law enforcement investigations.
Apply deductive reasoning and analysis to reach conclusions and resolve campus incidents.
Write detailed case reports and file and maintain records.
Assist the Director of Campus Safety with coordinating search warrants of College property, crime prevention and awareness services, and safety-officer training.
Conduct investigations under the Hood College Policy on Discrimination, Harassment, and Bias and work with the Vice President for Community and Inclusivity to review and revise the policy as needed.
Provide orientation and field training for new officers on investigations, participate in campus in-service training for safety officers, and remain available for crisis or emergency consultation.
Develop, deliver, and evaluate reasonable accommodations and related support services for faculty, staff, and campus visitors with disabilities.
Work with Human Resources and the Director of Accessibility Services to provide accommodations for faculty and staff and campus-access accommodations for community members and visitors.
Stay informed about accessibility trends, legislation, and best practices at the national, state, and local levels.
Work with Marketing and Communications and Facilities to publish information about campus access, including accessible routes.
Serve as decision-maker in appeals by students disputing housing or academic accommodation decisions.
Facilitate sign-language accommodations for significant campus events.