Director of Equity and Title IX

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

4d•$115,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a legally grounded, empathetic, and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Equity and Title IX and institutional Title IX Coordinator. Reporting directly to the Chief Equity and Conduct Officer, you will lead a dedicated Equity Team to drive the strategic implementation, enforcement, and maintenance of compliance policies. In this high-impact role, you will champion a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment for our global community of performing artists and scholars. At Berklee, your work directly supports the next generation of creative leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive professional experience in higher education, civil rights, student affairs, or equity compliance.
Proven track record supervising professional staff
Direct experience conducting or managing complex civil rights investigations and grievances.
Expert knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (Title IX, VAWA)
Excellent data-driven decision-making abilities
High degree of cultural competence to interface safely across intersectional identities.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Law, or a closely related field is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Oversee the institutional Equity and Title IX system, ensuring meticulous compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, VAWA, and matching federal/state laws.
Directly manage, mentor, and provide structural leadership for the professional staff within the Equity and Title IX Team.
Partner closely with the Chief Equity Officer and the Director of Community Standards and Conflict Resolution to realize a coordinated, connected, and collaborative approach across both functional areas.
Track data points from climate surveys and incident reports to identify systemic trends, authoring analytical semesterly reports to inform prevention efforts.
Coordinate and oversee objective, trauma-informed investigations of reports involving discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.
Fulfill operational needs during high-volume periods, including emergency on-call response, conducting intake meetings, and facilitating procedural appeals.
Provide compassionate assistance to students, faculty, and staff, answering complex procedural questions regarding rights, accommodations, and resource referrals.
Partner across divisions to develop multimedia educational outreach, training materials, and workshops that clarify institutional rights and obligations.