Title IX Coordinator and Director of the Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility

Florida International University (FIU), a vibrant and thriving public research university in Miami, Florida, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its Title IX coordinator and director of the Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility. This is an on-site leadership role.

FIU is Miami's public research university, offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, both on campus and wholly online. FIU is worlds ahead in its service to the academic and local community. Designated a preeminent state research university by the Florida Board of Governors, FIU emphasizes research as a major component of the university's mission.

Reporting to the assistant vice president for human resources, the Title IX coordinator and director of the office of civil rights compliance and accessibility (Title IX coordinator/director CRC) is responsible for strategic leadership of institutional efforts toward civil rights compliance, access, awareness, education, and response. They will oversee university compliance pursuant to Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (ADA).

The new leader will direct the efforts of the office of civil rights compliance at a large public metropolitan university serving a distinctly diverse student body.

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a related field and eight years of relevant experience, including experience in a management role, or a master's degree and six years of professional relevant experience, including management experience.

The ideal candidate has direct experience in Title IX and civil rights compliance within higher education or K-12 education. They demonstrate a commitment to staying informed on relevant federal and state laws.

In addition to the qualifications stated above, key stakeholders identified the following capabilities and attributes of a successful candidate:

• Possesses executive-level leadership and communication skills.
• Has knowledge of human resource policies and practices.
• Manages information of a sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner.
• Embraces and relates to a culturally diverse university community.
• Is a seasoned professional with a strong ability to navigate complex organizational and political structures.
• Demonstrates leadership traits such as discernment, responsiveness, flexibility, and professional and intellectual humility.
• Demonstrates traits of a supervisor and colleague who is personable, relationship-focused, and learning-centered.

Application and Nomination

Florida International University has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to lead this search. Review of applications will begin Wednesday, August 20, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/title-ix-coordinator-director-of-the-office-of-civil-rights-compliance-and-accessibility/

Contact Julie Leos at jal@spelmanjohnson.com for confidential inquiries. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.