Title IX Coordinator

Missouri Western State University Portal•Saint Joseph, MO

About The Position

Missouri Western State University is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible Title IX Coordinator to coordinate the institution’s compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and develop and implement educational programs concerning discrimination and sexual harassment prevention. Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Coordinator helps faculty, staff, and students understand their rights and responsibilities under the law. The Coordinator oversees the university’s response to reports and complaints involving sexual harassment, sexual assault, sex discrimination, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. The role works collaboratively with Student Affairs, Human Resources, Athletics, Academic Affairs, Campus Police, and other campus partners to prevent sex- and gender-based discrimination, respond to complaints, identify systemic issues, and provide campus-wide advice, training, and consultation on compliance and best practices. As a member of the Student Affairs team, the Coordinator supports educational access, gender equity, and appropriate responses to allegations of sexual harassment, sexual violence, and gender discrimination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Must be currently authorized to continuously work in the United States.
Ability to develop and present educational programs and workshops.
Ability to provide effective technical advice and expertise to all levels of the university community.
Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional policies and practices related to the applicable compliance specialty.
Ability to investigate and analyze claims information and draw reasoned, supported conclusions.
Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical-thinking skills; ability to summarize and present information effectively.
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Ability to use independent judgment and manage and impart confidential information.
Skill in coordinating the work of a wide array of individuals, including people who are not direct reports.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Ability to maintain emotional stability when coping with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
Conflict-resolution and/or mediation skills.
Skill in using personal computers and related software applications.
Knowledge of federal and state public safety reporting requirements and other applicable crime-data reporting.
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing strategies and procedures.
Knowledge of current and emerging legislation, issues, and trends relevant to the position.
Commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students, and visitors.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in higher education, social work, psychology, public policy, human resources, legal studies, or a closely related field, or a Juris Doctorate.
Experience in higher education, law enforcement, human resources, or a regulatory compliance setting.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, coordinate, and conduct educational programs and initiatives about Title IX rights and obligations, reporting options and responsibilities, support services, university policies, disciplinary codes, grievance procedures, and confidential resources.
Oversee and coordinate sexual misconduct investigations, ensuring they are adequate, reliable, timely, confidential, and impartial; review proposed sanctions before they are imposed to ensure they are reasonably calculated to stop misconduct and prevent its recurrence.
Handle claims with sensitivity and neutrality while ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.
Oversee prompt, effective, and equitable intake, investigation, and timely resolution of reports involving sex- or gender-based violence, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
Ensure proper record-keeping for concerns and complaints.
Oversee and coordinate compliance with laws and regulations protecting pregnant and parenting students.
Select, train, and oversee designated investigative staff; ensure investigators, adjudicators, and others involved in Title IX complaint processing receive adequate training.
Identify systemic problems and determine whether campus-wide responses are needed, including policy revisions, increased monitoring or security, and targeted education and prevention efforts.
Collaborate with university leadership, campus constituencies, and compliance partners to share information, redesign processes, and support investigative and overlapping compliance responsibilities.
Communicate with local law enforcement and government agencies to support appropriate, timely handling of reports; coordinate with victim advocacy organizations and service providers.
Organize and maintain Title IX compliance files, reports, and records, including annual complaint reports, data collection, and pattern monitoring.
Develop and disseminate educational materials about Title IX and related rights, processes, responsibilities, and campus and external resources; tailor information to specific communities as appropriate.
Ensure federally required training for new students, including first-year, transfer, and graduate students, and coordinate communications with relevant university departments.
Work with orientation and athletics staff to provide in-person sexual misconduct and bystander intervention education for incoming students.
Assist with compliance efforts and reporting requirements related to the Clery Act, Stop Hazing, VAWA, and NCAA sexual violence policies.
Serve as one of the University’s Equal Opportunity Specialists.
Participate as appropriate as a member of the CARE (Campus Assessment, Response and Evaluation) team.
Serve on university planning and policy-making committees and recommend and participate in developing university policies and procedures.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.