"Manager, Title IX and Clery Compliance"

Job Summary

The Manager of Title IX and Clery Compliance serves as the university's accountability, education, and compliance leader of the Title IX and Clery Act programs. The Manager is the designated institutional Title IX Coordinator responsible for overseeing all aspects of university compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, as well as other laws and rules related to sexual misconduct and sex discrimination and is responsible for the coordination and implementation of the university's efforts to foster a culture and environment that supports a safe and respectful campus to learn, live, and work on. The Manager is also responsible for the oversight of institutional Clery Act compliance through supervision of the university Title IX Investigator.

Responsibilities

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure the University's policies/procedures and practices regarding sexual harassment & sexual misconduct comply with Title IX and other laws and reflect current best practices. Provide accessible methods for students and employees to report alleged sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation, including confidential/anonymous reporting options. Respond to complaints of alleged sex discrimination/harassment/misconduct, and retaliation, including meeting with complainants and respondents and arranging interim and supportive measures and remedies, as appropriate. Ensure supportive & remedial measures are documented, including basis for conclusions are designed to preserve access to institutional programs/activities. Manage the University's timely response to investigations of complaints pursuant to anti-discrimination laws and policies, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct, as well as forms of sex discrimination. Maintain records in accordance with the law and University policies. Identify, assess, and address any patterns that arise during reviews of complaints of alleged discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct. Make certain the University's Clery Act policies, procedures, and practices comply with laws and reflect current best practices.

COLLABORATION:Advise and collaborate with the General Counsel, the Offices of Student Affairs, Human Resources, Athletics, Campus Police, Faculty Affairs, and others as appropriate on the status of initiatives, compliance, pending matters, challenges, and resource needs of Title IX and Clery Act compliance. Work collaboratively with Human Resources, General Counsel, Student Life, Campus Police, and other colleagues across the University to oversee complaints/reports, investigations, and training requirements. Partner with Student Health, Counseling, Student Affairs, and other relevant offices to provide continuity of care for all reporting parties, including those whose complaints do not proceed to formal investigation. Partner with the Student Wellness coordinator on initiatives associated with the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) aimed to improve services and trainings related to sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking.

SERVICE/OUTREACH: Serve as chair for the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness committees to create a culture of consent across campus and raise awareness of educational resources around sexual violence prevention and community wellness. Lead in the development, implementation, and coordination of campus-based strategic awareness and programming efforts aimed at the prevention of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct and retaliation. Represent the university on the Augusta Judicial Sexual Assault Response Team. Key member of the institutional Committee of Equity Leaders

MANAGEMENT: Direct supervisor to the institutional Title IX Investigator/Clery Coordinator. Oversee Deputy Title IX Coordinators across campus and other key members of the Title IX Team, including advisors, investigators, hearing panelists, and hearing officers.

EDUCATION/TRAINING: Train Title IX team and staff responsible for implementing grievance procedures. Manage the development and implementation of the education and training of the campus community on Title IX and ensure that the campus community is aware of how and when to report complaints related to these laws and policies. Govern the recruiting and training of Title IX team members.

ADVISORY: Review and provide necessary feedback to Title IX team members on all documents related to the Title IX grievance process including investigative reports, outcomes, and appeal letters. Review and provide necessary feedback on annual Clery Security Report and Crime Statistics. Advise and direct the Clery Coordinator and the Clery Committee to ensure compliance and best practices pertaining to campus safety.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of experience in project management, systems administration/integration, data integrity/analytics, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, statistics, data analytics, or a related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Title IX and regulatory requirements.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Knowledge of the principles, policies/procedures related to Title IX compliance and techniques of educational administration.
Thorough knowledge of University policies and procedures related to Augusta University.
Thorough knowledge of USG rules and regulations preferred.
Knowledge of integrated Information systems and/or process design and engineering.

SKILLS
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to develop and disseminate educational materials to students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to conduct investigations, as well as consultation with university administrators and Senior Leadership.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to plan and coordinate work independently.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B12
Salary: $62,300/annually-$78,400/annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.