Lead Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Job Posting Location

Claremont, CA

Lead Deputy Title IX Coordinator

ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.

JOB PURPOSE: The Lead Deputy Title IX Coordinator at Pomona College has the primary responsibility of assisting the Title IX Coordinator in managing reports of sexual misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation from receipt to resolution. This role will assist in educating the campus community about sexual misconduct, assist in ensuring campus compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidance related to sexual misconduct including, but not limited to Title IX, the Violence against Women Act, the Clery Act, and other legal requirements.

The ideal candidate for this position is skilled in detail-oriented case management, has experience with navigating challenging conversations through a trauma-informed approach, can create a supportive and thoughtful intake environment, and can create innovative and clear informational documents online and on paper. This position will work closely with the Associate Dean and Title IX Coordinator to create a Title IX & CARES Office that is approachable and accessible to the Pomona College community.

Reporting directly to the Associate Dean and Title IX Coordinator. The Lead Deputy Title IX Coordinator works independently in a collaborative context to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Intake, Support, & Case Management:

1. Conduct intake meetings with complainants and respondents regarding sexual misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; address immediate safety needs; communicate information about support services and facilitate contact with internal and external resources; communicate information about reporting options both on and off-campus and ensure parties' full understanding of the College's investigation, resolution, and hearing procedures. In collaboration with other College offices, identify and implement appropriate interim measures and accommodations.

a. Case management:
The Lead Deputy Title IX Coordinator assists with the tracking and monitoring of Title IX complaints and investigations to meet prescribed deadlines; develops complaint/respondent management checklists, protocols and procedures; and assists in the coordination, tracking, and monitoring of Title IX compliance training.

Record Keeping:

2. Maintain institutional database for incident reports, investigation reports, notices, decisions and appeals to ensure complete incident case management records are maintained. Maintain records on active incident and case status/timelines.

a. Oversee monitoring of the case management database to organize, manage, and track all incidents reported to the Office of Equity and Compliance.

b. Collect, maintain and analyze data, as appropriate to contribute to the annual Clery Report.

3. Maintain current inventory of regulations and statutes relating to sex, gender-based violence including, but not limited to Title VII, Title IX, VAWA, Campus Save Act, Clery Act and any new legislation on the subject.

4. Remains knowledgeable of the current state and federal law, regulations, guidance, and trends in higher education related to harassment and other discriminatory practices that violate Title IX.

5. Assist in preparing and submitting internal and external reports, including the federally mandated annual Clery Report for the campus community on incidences of sexual harassment.

6. Assists the Title IX Coordinator in reviewing, writing, and/or revising College policies, procedures, and reports.

Alternative Resolution:

7. Track, facilitate, and implement interim support measures for all parties and serve as the Case Manager providing ongoing support throughout the Title IX process and Alternative…