Job Title: Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Response and Education
Location: Diversity and Inclusion
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 4838
Staff Posting Details

Position Overview:

The position reports to the University of Puget Sound’s Title IX Coordinator/Chief Diversity Officer and Dean of Diversity and Inclusion, and is responsible for the day-to-day application of University of Puget Sound’s Campus Policy Prohibiting Sexual Misconduct and ensuring university compliance with all relevant laws and policies prohibiting sexual discrimination and misconduct.

This position coordinates response, investigation, and resolution of complaints asserting violations of the university’s gender nondiscrimination policies – including sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and related retaliation, as well as corresponding laws – including Title IX. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Response is responsible for conducting thorough investigations of any such complaints involving students, staff, faculty, and third parties (such as campus visitors or vendors). The Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Response acts as an impartial party, maintains a high level of confidentiality, and ensures a prompt, fair, and neutral process for all parties.

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Response and Education works within the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), which supports the university’s efforts to promote and maintain an equitable, safe, and inclusive working and learning environment, oversees and coordinates the university’s response to all complaints of gender-based harassment, sexual misconduct, and related retaliation. ODI works closely with other key offices at University of Puget Sound to ensure that the university’s support resources, training, policies, and procedures are fair to all involved, and consistent with the university’s mission and values.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Title IX Coordination and Investigation

• Coordinate response and support to participants in all reports of sexual misconduct (i.e., sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender-based stalking, and intimate partner violence) involving students, staff, faculty and third parties, including consultation and assistance for anyone interested in how to report sexual misconduct.
• Investigate and support resolution of complaints of sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or retaliation against university faculty, staff, students, and third parties. Analyze complaints and help develop thorough investigative plans; implement any interim measures; conduct interviews; identify and collect relevant documentation, data, and other evidence; analyze evidence, applying policy and legal standards; and issue verbal and written reports of findings of fact and determination, recommending corrective action where appropriate. Assist with the monitoring of full compliance with all procedural requirements, record-keeping, and timeframes outlined in applicable policies and provide timely updates to the Title IX Coordinator/Chief Diversity Officer regarding the status of complaints received and pending investigations.
• Track all incidents of alleged violations of gender non-discrimination policies at the University of Puget Sound to the Title IX Coordinator/Chief Diversity Officer; work with the Title IX Coordinator/Chief Diversity Officer to ensure that the appropriate designated university officials are involved in investigation, informal resolution, and formal adjudication of complaints, according to the university's applicable policies and procedures; provide reports to the Title IX Coordinator and other university administrators as needed or requested.
• Provide feedback regarding investigation outcomes to the Title IX Coordinator/Chief Diversity Officer or other senior administrators as requested; consult with the Title IX Coordinator/Chief Diversity Officer on remedies, sanctions, corrective action and/or training; make recommendations for appropriate actions to ensure compliance with relevant policies and laws; and educate and advise complainants and respondents regarding potential impacts of future actions, particularly with respect to the avoidance of retaliation.

Training and Education

• Work with senior student affairs professionals (e.g., Assistant and Associate Deans of Students), human resources administrators, Designated Harassment Response Officers, and the Title IX Coordinator/Chief Diversity Officer to ensure that appropriate and adequate education, training, and resources are available to the campus community.
• Coordinate training, prevention, and education efforts regarding sexual misconduct for the campus, as well as reviews of climate and culture for gender-related issues, often in coordination and partnership with academic and student affairs, human resources, and other units on campus.
• Serve on applicable campus committees, including Bias-Hate Education and Response Team, Sexual and Gender Violence Committee, and Designated Harassment Response Officers Team.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree plus 2-5 years in higher education, human resources or a related field. Combinations of related education and experience will be considered.
• At least 2 years of demonstrated professional work experience in Title IX compliance or sexual violence investigation and prevention, legal issues, federal/state compliance and regulatory interpretation, student conduct, or human resources.
• Knowledge of current state and federal anti-discrimination laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and the Violence Against Women Act, as well as the Clery Act.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to prepare well written analyses of complaints; organize and conduct prompt and effective investigations; communicate with and insure support to complainants, respondents, and witnesses, as needed; mediate and resolve conflicts when appropriate; make effective recommendations for management action or additional adjudication; and present information to senior administrators.
• Ability to design, develop, and present effective training and ongoing educational programs to a variety of audiences.xcellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have a deep appreciation for and understanding of the principles of equal opportunity, affirmative action and diversity both in an educational and workplace environment and demonstrate a sincere commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Ability to respectfully work and effectively communicate within a diverse campus community.
• Familiarity with Conduct and Title IX software (i.e. Advocate, MAXIENT, etc.) for case management a plus.

Compensation and Benefits: Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.

This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package. For more information, visit: http://www.pugetsound.edu/about/offices--services/human-resources/overview-of-university-benefit/.

Application Deadline: Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. Review of application materials will begin May 1, 2019. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials by the review date to ensure consideration.

Required Documents:

Curriculum vitae or resumeLetter of InterestList of 3 referencesDiversity statement (see prompt below)

Applicant’s Diversity Statement. As a division and university, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, and working environment for all. In the applicant’s diversity statement, applicants should comment on their ability to contribute meaningfully to our on-going commitment to be informed and competent with regard to issues of diversity, equity, and individual differences. We encourage applicants to reference the University of Puget Sound’s current Diversity Strategic Plan (DSP) at https://www.pugetsound.edu/about/diversity-at-puget-sound/diversity-strategic-plan/ prior to writing this statement. While not an exhaustive list, the following are some ways applicants can express their qualification:

Your lived experiences and/or identities that speak to the department and university’s commitment to inclusion and diversity;Demonstration of your awareness of inequities for underrepresented student populations in education, research experience, and other opportunities;Brief insights on why diversity is important at institutions like the University of Puget Sound;Brief insights on how cultural competency increases one’s effectiveness as an educator and department/university colleague.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background inquiry and if applicable for the position, drug screen, physical test and functional assessment.

University Diversity Statement:

• We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.
• We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.
• We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.

Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: http://www.pugetsound.edu/about/diversity-at-puget-sound/

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.

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