Join a vibrant and purpose-driven community at Shippensburg University, located in the scenic Cumberland Valley and spread across a beautiful 210-acre campus with over 40 buildings. We offer a dynamic academic environment with 45 undergraduate, 22 graduate, and 2 doctoral programs. At Shippensburg, our mission is more than words—we are committed to inclusive collaboration, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and celebrating the achievements that drive positive change in our communities. Be part of a team that values innovation, impact, and shared success
Shippensburg University offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees!
- Effective first day of employment: low-cost medical insurance plus free dental, vision, hearing, and prescription coverage**.
- Choose from two generous retirement plans :
- Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP):5% employee contribution, 9.29% employer contribution, Immediate vesting
- State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS): 8.25% employee contribution, 2.25% employer contribution + pension calculation, 10-year vesting requirement
- 100% tuition waivers for you and your eligible dependents upon completion of probationary period!
- Generous paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, and so much more!
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The Title IX Coordinator, Compliance, and Labor Relations Manager serves as the University’s lead official responsible for Title IX oversight, institutional compliance, and the enforcement of civil rights protections. This position holds primary responsibility for ensuring the University’s adherence to Title IX, federal and state civil rights laws, and related regulatory standards, while also providing essential support in labor relations.
The role oversees the intake, investigation, and resolution of complaints involving discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and other civil rights matters, and leads proactive efforts in policy development, training, and prevention initiatives to foster a safe, equitable, and legally compliant campus environment.
Supports employee and labor relations by serving as a key liaison to bargaining units; guiding the interpretation of collective bargaining agreements; leading or assisting with grievance investigations and responses; and partnering with leadership and union representatives to promote fair, compliant, and constructive labor–management relations.
Key Responsibilities
Title IX Coordination:
- Serve as the University’s Title IX Coordinator and primary investigator for sexual misconduct, discrimination, and harassment cases.
- Oversee timely, impartial, and thorough investigations in compliance with Title IX, VAWA, Title VI/VII, ADA, and related laws.
- Coordinate and deliver campus-wide training, prevention, and education initiatives regarding Title IX rights and responsibilities.
- Identify and mitigate institutional risk by monitoring trends, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing preventive Title IX strategies.
- Maintain and update University Title IX policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and PASSHE regulations.
- Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to Deputy Title IX Coordinators, investigators, and hearing panel members.
- Collaborate with campus partners and law enforcement to ensure a comprehensive Clery/VAWA-aligned response, and supportive measures for complainants.
- Partner with student affairs, counseling, and community-based advocacy organizations.
- Prepare and submit federal, state, and PASSHE Title IX compliance reports and data.
- Monitor case trends and implement corrective or preventive actions to reduce risks and foster a positive and respectful campus environment.
- Ensure proper recordkeeping and data tracking of all complaints and resolutions.
Employee & Labor Relations
- Serve as a key liaison to bargaining units (e.g., AFSCME, APSCUF, SCUPA, POA, SPFPA, OPEIU).
- Interpret collective bargaining agreements and advise leadership on labor-related matters.
- Conduct investigations and grievance hearings involving represented and non-represented employees.
- Represent the University in Meet & Discuss meetings and labor-management discussions.
- Collaborate with PASSHE Legal and University Counsel on sensitive employee/labor relations and disciplinary actions.
- Provide coaching and consultation to supervisors regarding conflict resolution and policy enforcement.
- Participate in arbitration preparation and develop University responses to grievances.
- Represent the University at Unemployment Compensation hearings and related proceedings.
Compliance Oversight
- Ensure compliance with federal and state EEO, ADA, Title VI, Title VII, and other nondiscrimination laws.
- Advise departments on recruitment processes, accommodations, and compliance with affirmative action policies.
- Coordinate mandatory training on EEO, ADA, FERPA, sexual misconduct, and protection of minors for students, staff, and faculty.
- Maintain oversight of the University’s Open Records (Right to Know) requests and administrative archives.
- Serve as the University’s Section 504/ADA Coordinator for students, faculty, and staff.
- Respond to external complaints from EEOC, PHRC, OCR, and other regulatory bodies in coordination with legal counsel.
- Submit compliance reports to PASSHE and government agencies as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience in Human Resources or a related field.
- Working knowledge of Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, VAWA, and other applicable federal and state regulations.
- Experience conducting investigations related to harassment or discrimination.
- Preferred 1–3 years of labor relations experience in a unionized environment (e.g., interpreting CBAs, working with union leadership).
- Experience working in a unionized environment.
- Preferred experience using systems such as Banner and Maxient.
- Preferred management experience in a higher education setting.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with strong report writing and attention to detail.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong report writing skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage sensitive investigations with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and viewpoints.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective organizational skills to manage cases through the full investigative process.
