"Director of Student Conduct and Title IX Coordinator"

Job Details

Description

Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented university that delivers career-oriented programming in a wide variety of disciplines that includes business, engineering, computer sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, marketing, health sciences, communication and helping professions. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its adult and online programs. We offer degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral levels and undergraduate and graduate certificates.

Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Indiana Tech is committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for all. We actively support the recruitment, engagement, and retention of students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We believe that creating a sense of connection and support across our campus community plays an essential role in preparing students to succeed and contribute in a global society.

Indiana Tech has big plans for its future. Learn more at Indiana Tech Strategic Plan or strategicplan.indianatech.edu.

The Warrior community is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as Director for Student Conduct and Title IX Coordinator. This critical leadership role will champion a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus environment by managing the student conduct process, ensuring compliance with Title IX and related regulations, and advancing education, prevention, and outreach initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to student development, and the ability to collaborate across campus to uphold community standards and foster a culture of equity and accountability.

The Director for Student Conduct and Title IX Coordinator will support the University’s efforts to create a learning and working environment that upholds community standards and is free from sex-and gender-based discrimination and misconduct. The Director for Student Conduct manages the conduct process and system in support of student development and growth, providing advice, counsel and regular updates to SVP Student Affairs. As Title IX Coordinator, the role ensures compliance with Title IX and related federal and state regulations, while also contributing to civil rights policy development, bias reporting, and resolution processes. This position will interact in a mature and positive manner with the student body.

In addition to managing the conduct case load, the person will coordinate the education, prevention, and response efforts for the campus.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Title IX

• Serve as the university’s Title IX Coordinator, collaborating with the two Deputy Coordinators. Ensure university compliance with federal guidelines. Uphold the integrity and timeline of the investigation process as well as maintain records of reports and outcomes. Maintain updated contacts for appropriate community resources as well as university provided resources.
• Maintain accurate records of reports, investigations, and outcomes in accordance with federal recordkeeping requirements.
• Evaluate, review, and update the policy annually and ensure proper communication of the policy to campus stakeholders.
• Oversee training and ongoing education surrounding the Title IX policy for both students and employees.
• Facilitate training for investigators, advisors, hearing panel members, and decision-makers.

Student Conduct

• Maintain and enforce the student behavioral code of conduct while developing new policies as needed. Assure proper dissemination of university policies and guidelines to students and campus stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary student conduct officer, managing the case load, conducting investigations and fact-finding, meetings, and outcome communication.
• Utilize and serve as the lead administrator for the Maxient Conduct Management software for all case management intake processes.
• Train, coordinate, and collaborate with other administrators assisting with conduct management in other areas such as residential policies and students enrolled online.
• Collaborate with Residence Life, Athletics, Academic Affairs, and other relevant offices to support and communicate conduct investigations, findings, and decisions.

Clery Act and VAWA Collaboration

• Work in partnership with Campus Safety, Student Affairs, and Institutional Research to support compliance with the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
• Assist with annual security reporting, education/prevention programming, and coordinated response efforts.
• Help ensure accurate classification and reporting of Clery-designated incidents.

Education, Prevention & Outreach

• Oversee and/or coordinate educational programming for Title IX, and substance abuse (alcohol and drugs).
• Collaborate on awareness efforts that promote a culture of respect, consent, and inclusion.
• Create accessible materials and resources for students, faculty, and staff.
• Serve on the BIT/CARE team.

Administrative

• Engage, collaborate and communicate with all appropriate campus entities.
• Attend division, department, committee, and other meetings associated with the position.
• Provide role-model leadership to faculty, staff, and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the SVP in support of the institution

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree required
• Excellent organizational, time management, and collaboration skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Possess and display professional interpersonal and human relations skills
• Ability to effectively manage conflicts, stress, and related issues involving students, faculty and administrators

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering training to diverse campus audiences
• Certification in Title IX coordination or investigations (e.g., ATIXA, NACUA)
• Experience utilizing Maxient software for reporting and case management

Experience

• Minimum of five years successful experience in related field
• Minimum of two years of experience in Title IX administration in a higher education or similar setting
• Computer Skills:
  • Word Intermediate
  • Excel Intermediate
  • Outlook Advanced
  • Maxient Advanced preferred

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment and various campus locations. Some evening and weekend hours may be necessary to support campus events and various activities.

*Application materials must include a cover letter and resume. Applicants must be prepared to provide a written response to Tech's mission and vision. The position remains open until filled; a review of candidates will commence as application materials are received.