"Director of Institutional Culture, Title VI & VII Coordinator"

Director of Institutional Culture, Title VI & VII Coordinator

Company:
Austin Peay State University

Job Location:
Clarksville, 37044

Category:
Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance

Type:
Full-Time

Job Description

The Director of the Office of Institutional Culture, serving as the University Title VI & VII Coordinator, is a strategic leader responsible for advancing equity, compliance, and belonging across Austin Peay State University. This role ensures institutional adherence to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, and other protected characteristics in federally funded programs and employment practices. The Director fosters a culture of respect, ethical integrity, and continuous improvement through policy leadership, education, and cross-divisional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Title VI & VII Compliance Leadership

• Oversees institutional compliance with Title VI and Title VII regulations, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local laws.
• Develops, implements, and reviews policies and procedures to prevent discrimination and promote equity.
• Investigates and resolves complaints of discrimination, disparate impact, or bias based on race, color, national origin, or other protected categories.
• Monitors institutional decisions, programs, and practices for compliance and equity impact.

Education, Training, and Awareness

• Designs and delivers training for faculty, staff, students, and administrators on Title VI/VII obligations and practices.
• Leads campus-wide educational campaigns to promote civil rights awareness, respectful communication, and cultural humility.
• Develops accessible, emotionally intelligent materials that foster understanding and dialogue.

Evaluation, Reporting, and Data Strategy

• Conducts impact assessments and equity reviews of institutional policies and programs.
• Collects and analyzes demographic and programmatic data to identify disparities and inform strategic interventions.
• Prepares and submits compliance reports to federal and state agencies, ensuring accuracy and transparency.

Engagement, Advocacy, and Support

• Serves as a visible advocate and point of contact for individuals experiencing or alleging discrimination.
• Collaborates with university leadership, legal counsel, HR, student affairs, and academic units to ensure integrated compliance strategies.
• Facilitates restorative and trauma-informed responses to campus incidents involving bias or discrimination.

Institutional Culture and Strategic Leadership

• Leads initiatives to assess and enhance institutional culture, climate, and belonging.
• Partners with campus units to design recognition programs that honor the contributions of employees.
• Develops leadership programming that centers on inclusive practices, emotional intelligence, and cross-divisional collaboration.
• Benchmarks national best practices and adapts innovative strategies to APSU's context.

Recordkeeping and Audit Preparation

• Maintains secure, detailed records of complaints, investigations, trainings, and compliance reviews.
• Ensures documentation is audit-ready and aligned with oversight body expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in civil rights compliance, inclusive leadership, and institutional culture development.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to distill complex issues into clear, actionable guidance.
• Proven ability to lead with emotional intelligence, empathy, and strategic vision.
• Experience in qualitative research, policy development, and cross-divisional collaboration.
• Commitment to ethical integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Certified through ATIXA, NABITA, or other reputable compliance organizations.
• Bachelor's Degree, Master's preferred

About Us

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

Austin Peay State University is a proud supporter of hiring veterans. We hire veterans with equivalent experiences and pay grades from their military service, rather than requiring or preferring only college degrees. Please visit our website for more information on how veterans can qualify for additional employment opportunities at APSU: https://www.apsu.edu/human-resources/hiring-veterans/.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) prohibits discrimination in all employment, programs, and activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For Title IX inquiries or complaints, contact: Chief of Institutional Culture & Title IX Coordinator, LaNeeça R. Williams at williamslr@apsu.edu | 931-221-7690, Browning Building, Room 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. For other non-discrimination concerns, contact: Director of Title VI & VII Compliance, Sheila M. Bryant at bryantsm@apsu.edu | 931-221-7178 or Assistant Director of Accessibility Compliance, Jayme Dunn at dunnj@apsu.edu | 931-221-7160. View APSU's full nondiscrimination policy at Policy 6:001.

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