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Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Reporting to the Title IX Coordinator, the Deputy Title IX Coordinator partners with the Title IX Coordinator to respond to complaints of sexual misconduct, as defined under the University's Policy on Nondiscrimination Based on Sex and Gender, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct. The Deputy will conduct Title IX workshops and presentations for the campus community, including training for mandatory reporters. There will be a focus on partnering and collaborating with the Athletics department. As a member of the larger staff in Student Life, the Deputy Title IX Coordinator collaborates and cooperates to create leadership and intercultural competence opportunities to support student learning and development in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. The mission of Student Life is to fully support holistic student development within a social justice framework centered in preparing students to be caring, socially responsible citizens in our global and local community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs REPS (Resources, Education, Prevention and Support) Initiative, leading all sexual violence prevention and education efforts campus-wide by providing ongoing consultation and technical assistance on Title IX for all campus constituents; develop and disseminate educational materials and trainings tailored for faculty, staff, and students. Annually trains around 3,000 students and conducts over 50 workshops a year for students, faculty, and staff.
• Conducts annual orientation training, student leader and student-athlete training, and student leader training.
• Hires and supervises REPS student interns annually. Provides oversight on projects, organizes meetings, and supports student development to serve the REPS / Title IX mission.
• Responsible for Title IX and REPS related communications including managing email communications, ongoing social media presence and producing office marketing and awareness to the campus.
• Develops and facilitates training for all university responsible employees / mandated reporters.
• Serves as Chair for REPS Advisory Board, collaborating with students, faculty and staff, and local community to conduct education and prevention efforts and periodic review of climate and culture.
• Develops and facilitates innovative programming for the University's on and off campus student communities in partnership with student leaders and the Office of Community Living.
• Works in collaboration with campus partners to assist individuals who are experiencing issues that may be impeding their academic success, or extracurricular involvement.
• Identifies training needs for faculty, staff, and students as reflected by issues, situations or complaint trends.
• Maintain records relating to curriculum development, delivery, and completion.
• Conducts annual assessment related to training with orientation, and athletics and other areas as deemed necessary. Supports campus climate data collection related to sexual violence prevalence in specific schools, or University-wide.
• Collaborates with campus offices and partners including Athletics, Center for Academic and Student Achievement, the Office of the General Counsel, Human Resources, Office of Student Conduct Rights and Responsibilities, and the Department of Public Safety to review or investigate any reported Title IX-related incident and subsequent related sexual violence prevention or education measures.
• Serves as the main conduit between the Athletics Department and Title IX Office, providing policy oversight and implementation, communication, and support. and ongoing training to student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Assists the Title IX Coordinator in managing all reports of sex and gender discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.
• Assists the Title IX Coordinator in creating and implementing University policy, and updating policy in line with state and federal laws.
• Serve as acting Title IX Coordinator in the absence of Title IX Coordinator.
• Supports all cases that involve pregnant and / or parenting students, including, but not limited to working with faculty and staff to provide accommodations for students who are expected to give birth, and supporting students who gave birth after they return to campus.
• Utilizes Maxient, the University's comprehensive data management system to organize, manage, and track Title IX inquiries, complaints and investigations.
• Provides comprehensive, timely, trauma-informed response and support services to students, faculty and staff reporting sexual misconduct and / or gender discrimination.
• Conducts intake meetings with individuals reporting sexual misconduct and / or gender discrimination. Manages the pregnant and parenting policy on campus, and handles all cases related to pregnant and parenting students.
• Works with Investigators and the Title IX Coordinator to ensure a well-documented Title IX investigative process.
• Assists with Title IX investigations and hearings.
• Provides supportive measures to individuals, including the respondents, complainants, or third parties in reporting, pending investigations, or formal grievance processes.
• Assists in maintaining current inventory of regulations and statutes relating to sex and 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.
• Assists in collecting and reporting data needed for the Annual Security Report (Clery) as it relates to Title IX.
• Remains knowledgeable of current state and federal law and regulations and trends in the field of education related to harassment and other discriminatory practices that violate Title IX.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Masters preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years related experience in the areas of Title IX investigations, victim advocacy and / or student conduct
• Demonstrated knowledge of Title IX, VAWA, and Clery Act
• Experience developing and / or implementing training programs preferred

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skill
• Ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment; Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity
• Ability to manage multiple, ongoing, and complex caseloads
• Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Experience successfully addressing issues of a confidential and sensitive nature
• Discretion, good judgement, and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full time

Pay Rate

Salary

Salary Range

$80,000-$85,000 annualized, commensurate with experience