Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator

Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator

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Reporting to the Provost, the Dean of Students/Title IX Coordinator is a senior‑level administrative position in the Division of Academic Affairs. The position is responsible for the administration, planning, supervision, and financial management of the Title IX Team, Dean of Students Office, Student Conduct, University Health Services, Counseling Services, Residence Life, Billingsly Student Center, University Police Department, Behavior Intervention Team, Partners In Prevention grant program, and Sexual Violence Prevention grant program.

The role functions independently within the guidelines of the University’s personnel policies and regulations, coordinates with all appropriate unit heads, and exercises considerable judgment and initiative in planning, organizing, and completing assignments.

• Support strategic planning initiatives, mission, vision, and educational priority.
• Provide leadership and training related to student activities that promote student rights and responsibilities.
• Supervise and manage personnel in various departments, ensuring compliance with University policies and applicable laws.
• Maintain close working relationships with key University offices and serve as an "After Hours" on‑call staff member.
• Recommend, revise, and administer student‑related University policies and procedures.
• Serve as a resource for conflict management and resolution programs.
• Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness for data collection and program improvement.
• Foster communication and interaction with students and serve on various committees.
• Respond to student medical situations, complaints, and concerns.
• Develop strategies for student engagement and community building.
• Enhance programs and services for special populations across campus.
• Ensure the continuity of the Behavior Intervention Team and collaborate with the Early Alert team.
• Oversee the Student Conduct system and manage responses to student conduct issues.
• Serve as the University's official designee and subject‑matter expert on Title IX and related laws.
• Develop and implement educational programs and initiatives related to Title IX.
• Conduct investigations of complaints and ensure compliance with the University's Sexual Harassment Policy.
• Chair the Title IX team and oversee designated parties involved in the process.
• Maintain relationships with external organizations and develop a comprehensive case management system.
• Develop and maintain an annual report of data related to the institution's Sexual Harassment Policy.

• Master’s degree.
• Familiarity with Title IX, VAWA, Campus SaVE, FERPA, and related federal and state laws.
• Three years progressive experience in education, program management or administration.
• Experience in presenting educational and training programs.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, writing and speaking skills, and the ability to communicate effectively within an educational environment.
• Willingness to be available for programming and consultation during off hours.
• Experience in an educational setting.
• Capacity to work independently when required, especially in ethically complex situations.
• Experience with committees and teams to achieve complex tasks and projects.

• Juris Doctorate or Doctorate in Education, Educational Administration, Higher Education Law, Educational Leadership, Counseling, or a related field.
• Experience in investigating or prosecuting allegations of sexual misconduct and/or domestic violence, or working with victims of sexual misconduct, domestic violence, and/or other types of trauma.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, including victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, or other types of trauma.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and manage caseloads in a manner that ensures the prompt, effective, and equitable conclusion of such matters.
• Experience in mediation, conflict resolution, or student conduct.
• Experience in higher education.