Institutional/Policy Analyst (Title IX Coordinator) (pos#0077136)

University of Hawaii•Hilo, HI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) is a public liberal arts and sciences university on the Island of Hawaii, recognized for its integration of cultural immersion and place-based research that leverages the island’s extraordinary geological, biological, and cultural diversity. A comprehensive, regional campus within the ten-campus University of Hawaii system, UH Hilo offers high-quality undergraduate and select postgraduate education, with distinctive strengths in areas such as marine science, geology, astronomy, and Hawaiian language revitalization, while advancing research, scholarship, and creative activity that support community needs, environmental stewardship, Indigenous knowledge systems, and workforce development priorities for the State of Hawaii. At UH Hilo, we seek to cultivate an inclusive community of people with varied characteristics, ideas, cultures, and world-views where our students, faculty, and staff celebrate difference and respect tradition. To aid in these efforts, it is the policy and commitment of the University of Hawaii to ensure equal opportunity in higher education, both as a provider of education and as an employer. The Office of Equal Opportunity drives UH Hilo’s efforts to stop, prevent and remedy discrimination, while seeking to ensure a diverse, equitable and inclusive work and learning environment. The Institutional /Policy Analyst (Deputy Title IX Coordinator’s) primary duty is to ensure the University of Hawai’i at Hilo is in compliance with its obligations under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 by responding to allegations of sex and gender-based discrimination allegations, implementing supportive measures, and overseeing the complaint process as outlined in the University of Hawaii’s Administrative Procedures. The Institutional /Policy Analyst (Deputy Title IX Coordinator) is also responsible for providing training on student and employee rights and responsibilities under Title IX.

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Sociology, Psychology, Education, Political Science, Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities in the areas of Title IX, equal opportunity/affirmative action, discrimination and harassment investigation, student conduct adjudication; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of Title IX/VAWA as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with Title IX/VAWA.
Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills with an emphasis on education and training for a variety of constituencies.
Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive reports of investigations/fact-findings in accordance with policies and procedures.
Knowledge of and experience with issues related to gender-based violence.
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of constituencies with diplomacy, tact, and sensitivity.

Nice To Haves

A Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Higher Education Administration, Criminal Justice or related field; Juris Doctorate Degree with experience in employment law, administrative law or related field.
PhD in a related field.
Experience in a post-secondary educational institution with demonstrated knowledge of EEO, student conduct or human resources.
Experience in the successful development and implementation of educational and training programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the campus's principal coordinator responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with University policies, procedures, and programs relating to Title IX, VAWA, and the Clery Act as it pertains to sex and gender-based discrimination.
Serve as the designated individual for reports/complaints of sex and gender-based discrimination and coordinate the campus's effective response to such reports/complaints.
Determine and implement appropriate interim measures and provide appropriate resources to address allegations of sex and gender-based discrimination.
Coordinate and manage formal complaints of sex and gender-based discrimination, from intake to investigations to hearing, decision and sanction or through an informal resolution, as applicable.
Develop, oversee, and coordinate the delivery of campus-wide education, training, and outreach programming for students, faculty, and staff related to Title IX, VAWA, and the Clery Act.
Collaborate with the Prevention Educator to conduct training and raise awareness of university policies and procedures as well as student and employee rights and responsibilities.
Monitor impact of programming effectiveness and identify campus needs.
Collaborate with campus security, and other on and off campus units to create and maintain incident reports as required under Title IX, VAWA, and the Clery Act, as appropriate
Conduct campus-based trend analysis and collaborate with UH System Office of Institutional Equity regarding campus climate surveys.
Develop related brochures, training materials on Title IX, VAWA, and the Clery Act as it relates to sex and gender-based discrimination, and update the campus website.
Conduct investigations of complaints of sex and gender-based discrimination in violation of UH policy.
Develop collaborative partnerships with UH System Title IX offices and community agencies on all Title IX & VAWA related matters, including advocacy & other resource support.
Serve as the primary liaison for these partnerships.
Assist with Student Employee Peer Education Program implementation
Develop and maintain social media presence for outreach and awareness
Other duties as assigned.