Senior Title Ix & Equity Compliance Officer

Dallas College • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Title IX & Equity Compliance Officer provides oversight, guidance, and campus direction for Dallas College’s compliance with Title IX, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. The position serves as the College’s Title IX Coordinator, ADA/504 Coordinator, and ADEA Coordinator.

The officer supports complaint resolution and investigations, prevention and awareness efforts, training, recordkeeping, and communications related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. The role regularly collaborates with College departments, students, employees, and other stakeholders, and requires frequent travel within the College district. The position is on-site; after six months, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid arrangement subject to job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and College policy.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• At least five years of professional human resources, legal, or related experience in the public or private sector managing employee or student complaints.
• Experience in higher education compliance, employee relations, or investigations.
• Experience conducting investigations of discrimination and harassment claims.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of current state and federal laws and regulations, institution-specific policies and procedures, and relevant best practices and trends in education compliance.
• Knowledge of complaint resolution, including informal resolution and formal investigations.
• Ability to listen, elicit and distill essential information, and assess and resolve problems and issues.
• Ability to collaborate with students, employees, and other constituencies, and to work independently.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to plan and organize work effectively and promote a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work outside normal Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. hours if necessary.
• Valid Texas driver’s license for off-site travel.
• Official transcripts required.
• Must complete a criminal background check; some positions may require a fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual or multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grievance files, disposition reports, and other compliance records, including annual campus reports on complaints and their dispositions.
• Maintain professional qualifications and certifications through ongoing training and professional development.
• Deliver training programs to College constituencies, build relationships, and balance stakeholder interests.
• Conduct prompt, impartial interviews and administrative inquiries into compliance complaints; assess relevance, apply policies, and potentially serve as a Designated Administrator or Hearing Officer.
• Ensure parties involved in investigations understand the process, their rights and responsibilities, and how to access resources.
• Support leadership and provide direction for awareness and prevention training and activities.
• Prepare written communications, reports, emails, and guidance documents in accessible language for workgroups.
• Assist in coordinating, developing, and implementing campus-based efforts to prevent discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.
• Develop and distribute educational materials about Title IX rights, responsibilities, and resources available on and off campus.
• Coordinate with College departments regarding formal complaints and investigations, determine investigation scope, and provide reports for institutional records.
• Consult with Human Resources and Student Services, as applicable, to recommend and coordinate interim and remedial measures, develop resolutions for complex cases, and advise individuals about reporting options, processes, rights, and resources.
• Initiate, oversee, coordinate, and conduct investigations into reports of sexual misconduct and allegations of discrimination within the areas of oversight.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Travel frequently within the College district.
• Complete required Dallas College professional development training hours each academic year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior