Title IX and Title VI Coordinator

Job Description Summary

Miami University, a vibrant 4-year public university in southwest Ohio, is seeking an innovative and experienced leader to oversee Title IX and Title VI compliance and oversight across the university. This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary, collaborative leader with a passion for creating and sustaining a healthy, positive, and safe culture for students, faculty, and staff, free from harassment and discrimination. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable, organized, engaging, and collaborative.

The Title IX and Title VI Coordinator is a critical position responsible for continued implementation and compliance with the University’s obligations under Federal Title IX and Title VI, playing a key role in policy development, prevention, education, response, and investigation related to these areas. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students, and serves as the central point of contact university-wide. This role requires a deep understanding of relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and best practices, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across the university. The Coordinator will directly supervise the Deputy Title IX and Title VI Coordinator for Students and the Civil Rights Case Investigator, and will provide dotted-line supervision and guidance to other Deputy Title IX Coordinators embedded in key departments.

Job Description

Compliance Management:

• Develop, implement, and maintain clear and comprehensive policies, procedures, and practices related to Title IX and Title VI.
• Ensure University compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance, including Title IX, the Clery Act, VAWA, and Title VI.
• Maintain accurate records and data related to complaints, investigations, and resolutions.
• Monitor and analyze legal and regulatory developments and recommend policy and procedural updates.
• While primarily based in Oxford, establish a regular presence on Miami Regionals campuses in Hamilton and Middletown to ensure consistency across all Miami campuses.

Prevention and Education:

• Work with campus partners, including the Office of Student Wellness, Athletics, and Human Resources, to develop and implement a comprehensive prevention and education strategy for students, faculty, and staff on Title IX, Title VI and Ohio’s CAMPUS Act.
• Develop campus communications and outreach to all parts of campus in order to conduct training sessions, workshops, and presentations that foster a campus culture that is free from discrimination and harassment. Ensure training is accessible, engaging, and culturally relevant.
• Create and and maintain a comprehensive and user-friendly website and disseminate educational materials and resources.
• Work with the Office of Community Standards and with Human Resources to provide training for adjudication officers and advisors.​

Response, Investigation, and Adjudication:

• Reviewing all new reports to evaluate if the reported incident meets the criteria for a Title IX or Title VI investigation.
• Oversee and coordinate the intake, investigation, and resolution of complaints involving students, faculty, and staff related to Title IX, and Title VI ensuring fair, impartial, and timely processes. This includes providing guidance and support to investigators and decision-makers.
• Work with the Office of General Counsel, Office of Community Standards, Office of Human Resources, and Deputy Title IX Coordinators to develop investigation plans, including interviews of parties and witnesses, gather and analyze evidence, and prepare written investigative reports. Review and approve investigation reports drafted by the Civil Rights Case Investigator.
• Lead and implement all elements of the Title IX hearing process, including all communications and scheduling with complainants, respondents, advisors, witnesses, board members, General Counsel, Community Standards, and other university offices, from complaint through appeal. Serve as the process advisor during hearings to ensure that hearings follow all university procedures and that we have a fair, respectful, and efficient process. Support Board members and answer procedural questions as they write their decision letters.
• Develop and improve structured informal response options for campus community in response to Title VI community complaints.
• Serve as on-call backup for the Deputy Title IX coordinators as needed.
• Recruit advisors and hearing board members as needed.

Support and Advocacy:

• Work with deputy coordinators to ensure compliance with the obligation to provide support, resources, and referrals to individuals affected by Title IX or Title VI violations.
• Ensure that complainants and respondents are informed of their rights and options.
• Coordinate with campus and community partners to provide appropriate support services.

Leadership responsibilities

• Directly supervise two staff members: the Deputy Title IX and Title VI Coordinator for Students and the Civil Rights Case Investigator. Set priorities and strategy as you act together as the core team for the Office of Harm Prevention and Resolution.
• Provide indirect supervision, guidance and support related to the Title IX responsibilities of three other Deputy Title IX Coordinators (for employees, Intercollegiate Athletics, and Regionals), and promote regular communication among the Title IX team.
• For both direct and indirect supervisees:
  + Organize workflow and delegate tasks to deputies and investigator as appropriate. Ensure the consistency, accuracy and timely completion of their work.
  + Provide and develop training opportunities. Create and conduct staff performance evaluations in partnership with their direct supervisors.
  + Communicate key issues and information to staff.
  + Provide fair, constructive, and timely feedback.

Data Collection, Assessment, and Reporting:

• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and inform prevention efforts.
• Assess the efficiency of processes and systems and make data-informed recommendations for improvement.
• Work with MUPD to prepare and submit required reports to federal and state agencies, including Clery Act reporting.

Collaboration and Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other University departments, including student conduct, MUPD, Dean of Students, Human Resources, and General Counsel, to ensure a coordinated response.
• Serve on relevant University committees and task forces.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and advocacy organizations in Oxford and the surrounding community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 7years of post-bachelor’s experience in higher education administration, administrative law, or a related field, with at least two of those years in Title IX administration, student conduct, administrative law or a related field, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Experience with Title IX, Title VI, VAWA, and the Clery Act

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Title IX, Title VI, VAWA, and the Clery Act.
• Strong understanding of due process, trauma-informed practices, and restorative justice principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to interact effectively and sensitively with individuals at all levels of the university.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• The ability to build trust and work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in student affairs, counseling, social work, human resources, or a related field, or Juris Doctor.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in Title IX administration, student conduct, administrative law or a related field, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Experience in developing and delivering effective training and educational programs.
• Experience as a Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Coordinator, investigator, or other decision-maker.
• Experience with Maxient or other student conduct database software.
• Experience conducting investigations and hearings, including interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, and writing reports.
• Experience supervising or providing guidance to others.