Position Summary & Description
The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for up to date knowledge of
the legal and policy standards with respect to civil rights and
manages reports and processes pursuant to civil rights laws and
policies, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of the
1972 Civil Rights Act; the Violence Against Women Act
Reauthorization of 2012; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;
the Americans with Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and other protected class
discrimination complaints by employees and students.
This role directly oversees institutional compliance with Title IX
of the Education Amendments of the 1972 Civil Rights Act; the
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization of 2012; Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education System-wide and
University policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and
retaliation and all other Office of Civil Rights directives.
In close coordination with IUP Public Safety, the position ensures
full adherence to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and related acts, including
the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization of 2022.
Collaborating across campus partnerships, the Coordinator drives
educational programming and awareness campaigns regarding sexual
violence, dating and domestic violence, discrimination, and other
related areas. These joint initiatives also extend to providing
targeted programming focused on accessibility and student success
strategies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
- Maintain Regulatory Expertise: Stay current on all
changing legal and policy standards regarding civil rights and
institutional compliance.
Manage Civil Rights Processes: Oversee reports,
investigations, and formal resolution processes for complaints
regarding protected-class discrimination, harassment, and
retaliation.
Ensure Federal & State Compliance: Monitor
institutional adherence to major mandates, including Title IX,
VAWA, Title VI, the ADA, Sections 503/504 of the Rehabilitation
Act, and Office of Civil Rights directives.
Enforce System & University Policies: Align campus
practices with Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
(PASSHE) system-wide regulations and specific University
anti-discrimination policies.
Collaborate on Campus Safety: Partner directly with IUP
Public Safety to ensure full compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act
and related campus security disclosures.
Deliver Prevention Programming: Work alongside campus
partners to develop and implement educational campaigns addressing
sexual violence, domestic/dating violence, and discrimination.
Promote Campus Accessibility: Coordinate joint
initiatives with campus stakeholders to provide educational
resources focused on accessibility and student success
strategies.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Position Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration, Human
Resources, Labor Relations, Public Administration, Legal Studies,
Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related
field.
- Three years of progressively responsible experience in Title IX
administration, civil rights compliance, equal opportunity
programs, investigations, employee relations, student conduct,
higher education administration, or a related area.
- Experience interpreting and applying policies, regulations, and
legal requirements.
- Experience managing sensitive and confidential matters.
PREFERRED:
- Master's degree or Juris Doctor.
- Experience serving as a Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX
Coordinator.
- Experience conducting investigations involving discrimination,
harassment, retaliation, or sexual misconduct.
- Experience with Clery Act compliance and higher education
regulatory requirements.