Conduct prompt, equitable, and impartial investigations of
reports/complaints alleging sexual harassment as defined under
Title IX (including quid pro quo harassment, hostile environment,
sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and
stalking).
Support the Title IX Coordinator in implementing grievance
procedures that treat complainants and respondents equitably,
including avoiding bias or conflicts of interest as required under
federal regulations.
Conduct objective evaluations of all relevant evidence,
including inculpatory and exculpatory evidence, without making
credibility determinations based on a person’s status as
complainant, respondent or witness.
Provide written notice of allegations to involved parties,
outlining the allegations, applicable policies, presumption of
non-responsibility, and rights under the grievance process,
consistent with regulatory
Conduct thorough interviews of complainants, respondents, and
witnesses, ensuring each party has an equal opportunity to present
evidence and identify witnesses, as required by Title IX grievance
procedures.
Ensure the parties have equal opportunity to inspect and review
evidence directly related to the allegations prior to completion of
the investigative report.
Prepare investigative reports that fairly summarize relevant
evidence, consistent with regulatory requirements, for review by
parties and decision-makers.
Apply the institution’s designated standard of evidence (e.g.,
preponderance of the evidence) consistently and in accordance with
policy.
Maintain compliance with requirements prohibiting retaliation
and ensure all parties are informed of protections against
retaliation under Title IX.
Incorporate trauma-informed and impartial investigative
practices while ensuring due process protection and maintaining a
neutral role throughout the investigation.
Coordinate with the Title IX Coordinator to ensure timely
resolution of complaints, including tracking and adhering to
reasonably prompt timeframes established by policy.
Maintain confidential and secure records of investigations in
compliance with Title IX recordkeeping requirements, including
retention of records for a minimum period (e.g., seven years under
prior regulations).
Collaborate, as appropriate, with Human Resources, law
enforcement, and other institutional offices when allegations
implicate overlapping policies or legal standards, while ensuring
compliance with Title IX
Serve as primary informal resolution coordinator for
reports/complaints involving allegations of discrimination,
harassment, and other civil rights violations.
Coordinate with the Director of Regulatory Affairs, and other
stakeholders to determine appropriate resolution pathways,
including informal resolution options such as mediation or
facilitated
Provide consultative support to hearing panels and
decision-makers, including preparation of case summaries and
procedural guidance.
- Creates relevant and culturally competent informational
materials for the campus community, including Title IX (and other
civil rights) policies, procedures, and resources, and works with
campus partners to ensure Title IX (and other civil rights)
policies and procedures are communicated throughout the campus
community.
- May serve as decorum officer for investigatory
- Ensure reasonable supportive measures for complainants and
respondents are made available throughout the resolution process,
ensuring equitable access to institutional programs and
services.
- Maintain accurate and secure case records in accordance with
data privacy and retention
- Identify trends and procedural gaps through case analysis and
contribute to continuous improvement of complaint resolution
protocols.
Internal Auditing, Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for handling
complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment, with a
particular emphasis on the confidentiality and security of all
related data.
- Support internal compliance audits and contribute to
institutional reporting requirements, ensuring all data used in
reports is accurate, complete, and securely handled.
- Assist in preparing state/federal reports (e.g., annual reports
for internal and external stakeholders, g., PA 14-11 compliance,
Title IX, OCR audits), ensuring all data is validated and protected
throughout the process.
- Oversee case management procedures and ensure data privacy
protocols are
- Lead internal civil rights compliance audits related to the
complaint resolution process, data systems, and search compliance,
and contribute to institutional reporting requirements.
- Collaborate and partner with HR, legal, compliance, ORA staff
to ensure alignment with state and federal regulations and identify
proactive solutions to mitigate compliance risk and improve
institutional equity.
Training & Learning Management System (LMS)
Oversight
- Co-lead LMS management and enrollment tracking for mandated
compliance, Title IX and civil rights training
- Participate in the development and facilitation of required
training, g. diversity training and Title IX, as mandated by Title
IX regulations and Connecticut General Statutes.
Recruitment and Search Committee Support
- Provide support for search process
- Manage search committee operations, provide guidance regarding
appropriate search and selection techniques and compliance with
contracts, policy, hiring and promotional goals and the good faith
efforts that are reported in the Affirmative Action Plans.
- Meets with each search committee to communicate goals of the
current Affirmative Action Plan; monitor committee activities
according to the hiring policy and Work closely with the search
committees to document the entire search process for compliance
with State and Federal laws and regulations.
Other Duties
- May perform other duties and responsibilities related to those
above that do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the
position.
Applicant Evaluative Criteria
Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated
for appointment based on the following:
Education :
All applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution.
Experience and Training
- Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in civil
rights compliance, investigations, case management, or related work
in Title IX, Equal Opportunity, Human Resources, or regulatory
affairs.
- Demonstrated experience conducting or supporting civil rights
or Title IX investigations in compliance with federal and state
regulations, including Title IX, Title VII, and related
anti-discrimination laws.
- Working knowledge of Title IX regulatory requirements,
including grievance procedures, evidentiary standards, and due
process obligations.
- Experience handling highly confidential and sensitive
information, with a proven ability to maintain discretion and data
integrity.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills,
including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear,
well-supported findings.
- Proficiency with case management systems and/or data
tracking
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication
skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills
such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)
- Must possess proven ability to effectively work with a
culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff,
and students.
Ideal Candidate
Preference will be given to applicants with the following:
Work Environment:
Incumbents are expected to work in an office setting as well as
conduct University business both on and off campus during both
normal and evening hours including weekends. The work involves
extensive use of personal computers, but does not, normally,
involve any significant physical effort. Reasonable accommodation
will be made for incumbents and candidates with physical
limitations.
To Apply
To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and
electronically submit the following documents. The position is open
until filled with priority given to those who apply by
August
28, 2026 . Please be sure that you explicitly discuss how your
experience and skills match each required and preferred
qualification.
Please be aware that additional material may be
required if selected for interview.
- Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this
position.
- Current Résumé
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please
redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social
Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin)
from any documents submitted.
Inquiries may be sent to Rebecca Cannon-Klemenz, Search Committee
Chair, at 860-832-0178 or
r.cannon-klemenz@ccsu.edu
.
Compensation and Employee Benefits
The Associate Director is compensated at the
Manager 2
salary level in accordance with CSCU Human Resources Policies for
Management and Confidential Professional Personnel.
The salary
range for the Manager 2 is $106,523 to $159,783. Salary will
commensurate on education, experience, and funding.
For more information, please visit
Management & Confidential Policies .
The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University
are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range
of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental
benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave
accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life
insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for
employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State
Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an
array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred
Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and
Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability
insurance plans.
For more detailed information, please visit
CCSU Human Resources .
As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State
University actively seeks and encourages applications from women,
minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with
protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon
request.
