Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator

Reporting to the Provost the Dean of Students Title IX Coordinator is a senior level administrative position in the Division of Academic Affairs and is responsible for the administration planning supervision and financial management of the following departments andor programs 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 Dean of Students Title IX Coordinator functions independently within the guidelines of the Universitys personnel policies and regulations coordinates with all appropriate unit heads and exercises considerable judgment and initiative in planning organizing and completing assignments

Specific Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties Administration 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

Student Advocate 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

Title IX Serve as the Universitys official designee and subject matter expert on Title IX and related laws Develop and implement educational programs and initiatives related to Title IXConduct investigations of complaints and ensure compliance with the Universitys 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 institutions Sexual Harassment Policy Education Experience and Licenses Minimum qualifications Masters degree

Familiarity with Title IX VAWA Campus SaVE Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act FERPA and related federal and state laws Three years progressive experience in education program management or administration is required

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

Preferred Qualifications 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 andor domestic violence is preferred as is experience in working with victims of sexual misconduct domestic violence andor 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 caseload 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

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Knowledge of current student affairs practices student conduct due process procedures and higher education law Knowledge of student development theory and student personnel administration

Excellent organizational management budgetary and leadership skills are required

Demonstrate excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to deal with non verbal behavior in assisting with problem resolution

Ability to work in a positive team oriented manner with a variety of people…