Director of Non-Discrimination Initiatives, Title IX Coordinator and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator

Wellesley • Wellesley, MA

14d • $150,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Non-Discrimination Initiatives manages Wellesley College’s compliance with Title IX, Title VII, Title VI, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act Section 504, and other state and federal laws concerning discrimination and harassment based on legally protected categories. The role also covers sexual harassment and misconduct, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. The Director conducts or supervises investigations involving students and, in coordination with Human Resources, allegations involving staff or faculty; maintains relevant College policies; and helps review and revise investigation and adjudication processes. The Director develops and delivers training for students, staff, and faculty.

As ADA/504 Coordinator, the Director monitors accessibility compliance, co-chairs the 504 Committee, and handles grievances concerning accommodations or disability discrimination and harassment. The role collaborates with campus offices and community members to foster cooperation and open dialogue. The Director reports to the President and coordinates day to day with other College leaders.

The position leads education, prevention, outreach, institutional monitoring, compliance, assessment, and reporting related to nondiscrimination, accessibility, and sexual misconduct. It includes managing investigations and external investigators, coordinating campus response and support, maintaining records and external relationships, representing the College on relevant matters, and assessing complaints and campus climate. Wellesley describes the role as hybrid, generally with three days on campus and two remote, subject to business needs and essential in-person commitments.

Requirements

• Significant experience in Title IX, nondiscrimination, ADA/Section 504, or a related area.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current state and federal laws, regulations, best practices, and trends in education relating to discrimination, harassment, disabilities, and campus sexual misconduct, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and the ADA.
• Understanding of recent developments in campus discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct, including the context of women’s colleges.
• Understanding of the residential liberal arts college experience and willingness to work collaboratively in a consultative campus culture.
• Ability to build rapport and collaborate while navigating complex issues with on- and off-campus constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, and alumnae.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse student, faculty, and staff populations.
• Experience successfully handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Sound judgment, objectivity, and integrity.
• Strong listening skills and ability to facilitate difficult conversations.
• Ability to provide engaging and informative in-person training.
• Ability to lead, manage, and inspire teams.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports, educational programs, training, and assessments.
• Excellent written and oral communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, planning, presentation, and project management skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Flexibility to meet essential in-person commitments; the hybrid schedule is subject to business needs.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree in a relevant field, such as a law degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide students, faculty, and staff information about their rights and responsibilities, College policies and processes, and available on- and off-campus resources.
• Lead, support, and communicate about the College’s Title IX program, sexual misconduct prevention, and efforts to maintain a campus free of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
• Conduct, oversee, or coordinate training on nondiscrimination policies, grievance procedures, sexual misconduct prevention, and the Title IX program.
• Partner with student life on education initiatives for students impacted by discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct, or involved in grievance processes.
• Ensure College policies, procedures, and practices comply with Title IX, Title VII, Title VI, ADA, Section 504, and other applicable state and federal laws.
• Monitor accessibility compliance as ADA/504 Coordinator, co-chair the 504 Committee, and handle accommodation-process and disability discrimination or harassment grievances.
• Ensure complaints, reports, and investigations are handled promptly, fairly, impartially, and in accordance with College policies; train participants in investigations and adjudication.
• Coordinate with campus offices, including Student Life, Human Resources, General Counsel, Accessibility and Disability Resources, and Public Safety.
• Identify and manage outside investigators and conduct investigations as needed involving students, staff, and faculty.
• Ensure the College has designated and trained confidential resource providers and advisors.
• Develop professional relationships with Title IX coordinators at neighboring Boston-area campuses to promote joint training, prevention, and coordination of student support.
• Maintain relationships with external rape crisis and domestic violence resources.
• Represent Wellesley on Title IX and sexual misconduct matters, including communications with government officials and annual reporting to the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education.
• Participate in conferences, seminars, and other professional development activities; maintain records in accordance with law and College policies.
• Coordinate reporting and assist Public Safety with Clery Act-related matters.
• Periodically review sexual misconduct complaints and reports with relevant College offices to identify patterns and systemic issues.
• Coordinate or oversee campus climate and policy assessments with Institutional Research and members of the College community.
• Use assessment findings to improve policies, compliance, education, and practices related to discrimination, harassment, accessibility, and sexual misconduct.
• Undertake other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pre-tax saving benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Free campus parking
• Paid vacations, personal days, sick time, and holidays
• Retirement savings plan with College contributions of up to 10.5% toward an eligible employee’s 403(b) plan
• Hybrid work environment for select positions
• Caregiving support through Wellthy
• Legal plan insurance
• Pet insurance discount
• Retirement planning resources
• Access to cultural and leisure activities in metro Boston
• Professional development and continuing training
• Tuition benefits
• Resources for navigating student loan forgiveness
• Free use of athletic and fitness facilities and onsite fitness classes
• Library resources
• Opportunities to attend campus events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed