Title IX Coordinator

University of Akron • Akron, OH

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About The Position

Job Summary: Coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX, and other related discrimination laws, and oversees the team responding to allegations of misconduct, specifically, sexual misconduct, gender-based discrimination, harassment, intimate partner violence, and stalking for students, faculty, and staff. Essential Functions: Title IX Duties and Responsibilities Manage multiple, on-going, and complex caseload of Title IX related incidents and complaints Provide or facilitates ongoing training, consultation, and technical assistance on Title IX and for students, faculty, and staff Lead teams of Deputy Coordinators, investigators, hearing officers, and advisors; assign team members to address formal complaints Set forth remedies, including supportive measures Continuously monitor and advise University departments/Colleges lo address sexual misconduct on campus and ensure ongoing compliance with Title IX Collaborate with the University's Clery Act Compliance Coordinator Remain abreast of developments in Title IX, applicable laws, and best practices Recommend changes to the University's policies and practices Support initiatives of the Division of Student Affairs as appropriate and assigned. Additional Position Information:

Requirements

• Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree.
• Requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience working with students, faculty or staff to address issues of equity, opportunity and diversity.
• Requires experience leading teams of dedicated professionals, preferably in higher education.
• Strong communication, written and interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to preventing sexual misconduct required.

Nice To Haves

• a Juris Doctorate or master's degree in student affairs, higher education, social work, or counseling.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple, on-going, and complex caseload of Title IX related incidents and complaints
• Provide or facilitates ongoing training, consultation, and technical assistance on Title IX and for students, faculty, and staff
• Lead teams of Deputy Coordinators, investigators, hearing officers, and advisors; assign team members to address formal complaints
• Set forth remedies, including supportive measures
• Continuously monitor and advise University departments/Colleges lo address sexual misconduct on campus and ensure ongoing compliance with Title IX
• Collaborate with the University's Clery Act Compliance Coordinator
• Remain abreast of developments in Title IX, applicable laws, and best practices
• Recommend changes to the University's policies and practices
• Support initiatives of the Division of Student Affairs as appropriate and assigned

Benefits

• The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave.
• In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission.
• All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA).
• The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
• Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees