Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Bard College•Hudson, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Bard College seeks a Deputy Title IX Coordinator to join the Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination. Reporting to the Title IX Coordinator, the Deputy Title IX Coordinator works collaboratively to manage the daily operations of intake, supportive measures, and triage. This role responds to reports of sexual misconduct, relationship violence, stalking, and gender-based discrimination. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator ensures institutional compliance with Title IX, VAWA, and Clery Act regulations while leading prevention and education initiatives for both Bard College and Simon’s Rock. About Bard Bard College’s main campus is in Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y., with 1,900 undergraduate students; the College also includes multiple graduate programs. The 1,000-acre campus sits along the Hudson River and offers the Fisher Performing Arts Center, and Hessel Museum of Art, and is the home of the Bard Prison Initiative, the largest college-degree-granting prison education program in the U.S. The Bard Network also includes several Bard High School Early Colleges across the country as well as international campuses and partnerships. Bard College is a private institution working in the public interest. Bard faculty and staff lead their students by example, building upon the existing network of boundary-breaking programs focused on rethinking who can and should be included in a liberal arts education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3–5 years of experience in investigative work, student conduct, or counseling, specifically working with trauma or sexual misconduct
Knowledge of Title IX, VAWA, the Clery Act, and FERPA
Proficiency in trauma-informed interviewing
Experience with Google Workspace and case management software, such as Maxient
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to manage highly sensitive, confidential information and de-escalate high-pressure situations
Ability to present educational programs and/or workshops
Unquestionable integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in a wide variety of situations
Strong organizational, planning, and administrative skills; with the ability to work on numerous matters at once
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MSW, JD, or Master’s in Higher Education Administration/Counseling)
Experience implementing Restorative Justice practices
Commitment to the goals of a liberal arts education and working with a diverse community

Responsibilities

Receive and review reports and coordinate supportive measures, such as no contact orders and academic accommodations, to ensure equal access to education
Receive complaints and discuss options regarding policy violations, utilizing a trauma-informed approach to ensure the process does not re-traumatize participants
Serve as a primary point of contact for involved parties, providing referrals to counseling, medical, and legal resources
Develop and facilitate campus-wide training and workshops on consent, healthy relationships, and reporting
Lead awareness initiatives such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, social media messaging, and poster campaigns
Build relationships across campus in an effort to further develop trust between the office and the Bard community
Maintain detailed case documentation to track trends and ensure adherence to federal (Title IX, VAWA, Clery) and New York State (129-B) laws
Facilitate informal resolution processes, such as mediation or restorative justice, when appropriate and agreed upon by all parties
Administer the biennial Sexual and Related Misconduct/Title IX Climate Survey and assist in the periodic review of institutional policies
Collaborate with the Dean of Student Affairs, Safety and Security, Residence Life and Housing, the Dean of the College, and legal counsel to maintain a coordinated response to campus incidents