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Department:
Equity & Title IX
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Modality:
Hybrid 02 (On Campus 2 days/Week)
Union:
Excluded
Job Description:
Summary:
Equity & Title IX is responsible for addressing and responding
to all reports of discrimination involving students, faculty, and
staff, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct, whether
within or outside the jurisdiction of Title IX. This includes
overseeing the University’s efforts to prevent and respond to
discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, pregnancy or parenting, age, religion, disability, or
other bases under federal laws and regulations.
The Director for Equity and Deputy Title IX Coordinator is
responsible for managing the day-to-day responsibilities associated
with the Equity and Title IX (ETIX) office, under the Office of
Inclusive Excellence. Working under the supervision of the
Assistant Vice President for Equity and Title IX Coordinator (AVP
for ETIX), the Director for Equity and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
will have primary responsibility for overseeing ETIX’s case
processing, overseeing the coordination and provision of supportive
measures, and providing direct supervision and guidance to the
investigators and case manager. The Director for Equity and Deputy
Title IX Coordinator will also assist the AVP for ETIX in ensuring
day-to-day compliance with local and federal obligations related to
equal education and employment opportunity, including monitoring
and evaluating campus climate, identifying and providing Equity
& Title IX-related training, and working collaboratively with
campus partners and stakeholders.
Essential Functions:
1.) Management and Oversight of Intake Process
Overall responsibility for the intake process and protocols. Working with the Case Manager, review of all incoming reports and complaints in a timely manner; ensure timely outreach to potential complainants; guide the Case Manager on content of intakes to ensure that necessary initial information about the matter is obtained; and present initial assessment recommendations about each matter to the AVP of ETIX. Conduct regular meetings with the Case Manager and Coordinator to review new…
reports/complaints and intakes that have been conducted and prepare matters for presentation to the AVP of ETIX. Ensure that outcomes for matters at this initial stage are appropriately documented in the case management system and closed or moved to the next stage in the process, on a timely basis. Provide intake data on a quarterly basis to AVP of ETIX. Implement and revise (as needed) internal operating procedures, including quality control and monitoring, for the intake process. Coordinate with campus partners and stakeholders (e.g., public safety, human resources, student conduct, etc.) to acquire information needed to conduct appropriate intake procedures.
2.) Oversight and Coordination of Supportive Measures
- Working with the Case Manager and Investigators, make
determination regarding supportive measures. Coordinate with other
departments, as necessary, to ensure smooth and effective
implementation of supportive measures. Review templates for
supportive measures work collaboratively with Investigators in
assessing supportive measures when such requests are made after the
initial intake stage. Develop standard procedures for the
assessment of supportive measures requests, including documentation
required for such requests. Develop knowledge of processes in
academic units to strengthen collaboration during implementation of
supportive measures for students. Coordinate pregnancy and
parenting supports on behalf of ETIX, as needed, in collaboration
with campus partners.
3.) Supervision of Investigations
- Provide direct supervision to investigators as they conduct
prompt and thorough investigations, including overseeing the
development of investigation plans, reviewing and editing draft
notices of investigation and investigation reports, ensuring all
processes are implemented by investigators and identifying issues
arising from individual matters that need to be elevated to the
AVP. Ensure investigation reports and other documents submitted to
AVP of ETIX for final review and approval meet all compliance
requirements and are of high quality. Maintains a high level of
confidentiality and discretion, and ensures a prompt, fair and
neutral process for all parties. Develop and implement professional
development plan for ETIX staff under the Director’s direct
supervision.
4.) Monitor Legal Developments and Best Practices
- Stay abreast of developments in law, policy and best practices
related to employment and education discrimination and harassment
and assist AVP for ETIX in ensuring that all processes of the ETIX
are in compliance with law. Ensure ETIX’s document retention and
case management is compliant with best practices related to
confidentiality and legal sufficiency.
5.) Support Campus Community
- Participate as a member of the Climate Action Response Team
(CART) and collaborate with the Inclusive Leadership and Learning
and campus partners on campus climate response efforts. Serve on
University committees and response teams as needed and contribute
to the development and implementation of restorative practices and
other innovative approaches to addressing conflict, harm, and
campus climate concerns. Assist ETIX and Inclusive Leadership and
Learning in training and engagement efforts across the University
community.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- The Director for Equity and Deputy Title IX Coordinator will
serve as the direct supervisor of the investigators and case
manager.
Competencies:
- Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.
- Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.
- Building and Supporting Teams.
- Championing Customer Needs.
- Developing Plans.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Full-time.
- 35 hours per week.
- Hybrid work modality.
Salary Range:
- $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually.
Required Education and Experience:
- 5 - 10 years of relevant experience
- JD plus 7 or more years of related experience in the area of
compliance with and implementation of federal and local laws and
related regulations in the area of education and employment
discrimination or the equivalent legal experience OR Master’s
degree required plus 8 or more years of related experience in the
area of compliance with and implementation of federal and local
laws and related regulations in the area of education and
employment discrimination or the equivalent legal experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- 8 - 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience in conducting and/or supervising investigations of
discrimination and harassment, including such matters under Title
IX, Title VI, Title VII, Section 504, and D.C. law, strongly
preferred.
Travel Required:
- On campus or within the Washington, DC area.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- Experience handling confidential information.
- Experience working in higher education.
- Demonstrated strong skill in writing concise, logical
analytical reports to convey complex issues.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, including
cross-cultural competency.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Must be comfortable with technology, including maintaining
content on websites and identifying and vetting online training
programs.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Case Management systems such as Maxient and/or
Guardian.
Benefits
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Other Details
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful
completion of a background check.
- Employees in staff positions at American University must
deliver their services to the university from either the District
of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the
university.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
- American University is an
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American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal
appearance, gender identity and expression, family
responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran
status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases
under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its
programs and activities.
