Executive Director of Civil Rights & Title IX

Utah State University•Logan, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director of Civil Rights & Title IX serves as Utah State University’s senior leader for civil rights and Title IX compliance and the university’s Title IX Coordinator. The Executive Director provides university-wide leadership to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state civil rights and nondiscrimination laws and university policies and to promote fair, consistent, timely, and impartial processes across USU’s statewide system. The Executive Director leads the Civil Rights & Title IX Office and oversees the university’s response to reports of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and other conduct within the office’s jurisdiction. The Executive Director provides strategic guidance to university leadership, monitors emerging legal and regulatory requirements, identifies patterns and institutional risks, and ensures appropriate policies, procedures, education and training, prevention, case management, monitoring and reporting systems are in place. Working collaboratively with university leadership, Legal Affairs, Human Resources, Student Success, Public Safety, faculty and staff leaders, and other campus partners, the Executive Director promotes a culture of compliance, fairness, accountability, respect, and confidence in the university’s civil rights processes. This is an at-will position. Employment is not for a fixed term and may be terminated by either the employee or Utah State University at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, consistent with applicable law and university policy.

Requirements

Master’s degree in higher education, public administration, human resources, law, or a related field plus seven (7) years of related work experience including five (5) years of leadership experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Significant progressively responsible experience in Title IX, civil rights, equal opportunity, investigations, compliance, or a closely related area.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal and state civil rights and nondiscrimination laws and regulations, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA/Section 504, VAWA, the Clery Act, and related requirements.
Demonstrated experience managing complex and sensitive matters and ensuring fair, impartial, timely, and consistent processes.
Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to lead teams, work across organizational boundaries, advise senior leaders, and navigate complex institutional issues.
Excellent judgment and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to maintain neutrality, discretion, and credibility with individuals holding differing perspectives.

Nice To Haves

Advanced or terminal degree in a relevant field, including a JD, EdD, or PhD.
Experience serving as a Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, civil rights/equal opportunity leader, or comparable senior compliance professional.
Higher education experience, particularly within a large, complex, multi-campus, or decentralized institution.
Experience supervising professional staff and leading organizational change or continuous improvement.
Experience with policy development, training and prevention programs, case-management systems, data analysis, and institutional reporting.

Responsibilities

Provide university-wide leadership and oversight for compliance with Title IX and other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws, regulations, and university policies.
Lead the Civil Rights & Title IX Office, including staff, operations, resources, case management systems, service standards, and continuous improvement of office processes.
Oversee the prompt, thorough, impartial, and consistent assessment, investigation, resolution, and documentation of reports involving discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and other matters within the office’s jurisdiction for both informal resolution and investigation/adjudication processes.
Advise university leadership on civil rights and Title IX matters, emerging regulatory requirements, significant cases and institutional risks, and identify patterns or systemic issues requiring university attention.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain university policies, procedures, protocols, training, education, prevention, and outreach efforts related to civil rights, nondiscrimination, and Title IX compliance.
Ensure appropriate supportive measures, resources, accommodations, and resolution options are available and administered consistently while maintaining fair and equitable processes for all parties.
Build effective partnerships across USU’s colleges, divisions, and statewide campuses and with relevant external agencies and community partners to strengthen the university’s prevention, response, and compliance efforts.