Title IX Coordinator

Assumption University • Worcester, MA

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About The Position

Assumption University seeks a dedicated and proactive Title IX Coordinator to lead efforts across the University to promote a safe, inclusive, and equitable campus environment. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Title IX Coordinator will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and monitoring programs and initiatives that foster a culture of prevention and reporting. This position requires a commitment to preventative education, compliance, and the cultivation of a safe and respectful campus community.

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission of the University and respect for its Catholic identity, required.
• Bachelor’s degree, required.
• An advanced degree in a relevant field required.
• Significant Title IX, non-discrimination, dispute resolution, or related experience, required.
• Experience successfully working with confidential and sensitive information in student conduct- or civil rights- related office or position, required.
• Strong understanding of student conduct processes and relevant legal considerations, required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two years of leadership and/or management experience, preferred.
• Experience working with Maxient or a similar community standards software system, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership in Compliance and Culture-Building: Lead and manage the university's Title IX compliance efforts in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Develop policies, procedures, and programs designed to ensure compliance and reinforce a culture of reporting and prevention. Provide subject-matter expertise on the requirements of and compliance with applicable federal and state laws (Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, VAWA, Campus SaVE, ADA, Section 504 and related federal and state laws).
• Preventative Education and Training: Design, coordinate, and deliver targeted training programs that raise awareness of rights, responsibilities, and resources related to sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of discrimination and civil rights related issues. Emphasize preventative education as a means to reduce incidents and foster a proactive culture.
• Reporting and Investigative Functions: Serve as the primary point of contact for reporting and resolving Title IX concerns, ensuring a thorough, timely, and impartial response to all reported incidents. Collaborate with relevant offices to offer support and resources to those impacted by harassment and discrimination. Manage a caseload of students, faculty, and staff who have initiated and or are connected to a grievance process or who have submitted a complaint, ensuring timely attention and that records are kept in accordance with University protocol. Conduct through, impartial, and prompt investigations where necessary and/or coordinate with internal or external partners who may be serving as investigators and adjudicators.
• Campus-Wide Collaboration and Advocacy: Build and maintain strong working relationships with campus partners, including the cabinet, campus police, student affairs, human resources, and academic departments, to align prevention and training efforts across the University. Advocate for practices that support survivors, respect privacy, and uphold the University's commitment to safety and equity. Develop, maintain, and sustain partnerships and MOUs with community agencies.
• Program Development and Outreach: Develop and implement outreach strategies to enhance visibility and understanding of Title IX resources, reporting channels, and support services among students, faculty, and staff. Partner with advisory panels and student groups to promote engagement with Title IX initiatives.
• Data and Program Assessment: Oversee data collection, climate surveys, record-keeping, and reporting to assess the effectiveness of the University’s Title IX and other civil rights related programs. Use data to identify trends, inform strategic initiatives, and provide regular reports to university leadership. Maintain records and reports in accordance with the law and institution policies including coordination and assisting campus safety on Clery Act and VAWA-related matters.
• Supervise the Campus Advocate. Collaborate regarding campus programming and support. Develop proposals to renew the grant when needed.

What This Job Offers

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