Assistant Director, Title IX Compliance & Investigator
- Employer
- University of North Texas
- Location
- Fort Worth
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Assessment, Accreditation & Compliance, Diversity & Inclusion
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Welcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title:Assistant Director, Title IX Compliance & Investigator
Department:HSC-Student & Academic Affairs-300300
Job Location:Fort Worth
Salary Information:Salary commensurate with experience within a range of $55,000 to $75,000 annually
Department Summary:The mission of the Division of Student & Academic Affairs is to create solutions for a healthier community by fostering student success. There are 12 functional units within the Division of Student & Academic Affairs: Office of Student Development, Career Center, Center for Academic Performance, Office of Care and Civility, Registrar, Financial Aid, Testing and Evaluation Services, International Services, Admissions & Recruitment, Office of University Assessment & Accreditation, Office of Disability Access and Title IX.
Position Overview:Deputy Coordinators (DC) are individuals designated by an institution to assist with management andimplementation of population-specific compliance strategies and programs. The Deputy Coordinatorwill need to be a thought-leader on the Title IX Team. The DC will assist with implementation of supportive measures for the campus and avoid role conflict related to Title IX matters. The DC can also serve as an Appeal Decision-Maker. Deputy TIXCs should be mindful of campus-specific needs,trends, and issues related to sex- or gender-based discrimination or misconduct and provide thought-leadership for ongoing inclusion efforts. As an Inverstigator, they will act as an impartial and unbiased fact-finder to conduct and manage investigations into allegations of sex-based discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and related retaliation.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:•Master’s Degree in education, counseling, higher education, psychology, or other related field
•Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to understand non-discrimination laws and regulations, including Title IX, sexual harassment, and other applicable laws and regulations and experience in complaint resolution, investigations, and grievance processes
•At least 5 years of professional experience investigating, adjudicating, and resolving allegations of sexual misconduct/sexual violence or in administering and coordinating a comprehensive program addressing Title IX compliance
•Knowledge of Title IX, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), ADA/Section 504, Campus SaVE Act, and Clery Act
•Experience assessing compliance obligations in an academic, research, or another complex compliance environment
•Strong project management skills including writing, research, organization, and prioritization abilities
Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm, with occasional evenings or weekends required for divisional events
Driving University Vehicle:No
Security Sensitive:This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement:The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title:Asst Dir, Title IX Comp & Inv
Physical Requirements:Writing, Ability to communicate
o:Assists in the assessment of Title IX and sexual misconduct policies, protocols and compliance programming
o:Collaborates with departments and other subject matter experts to ensure policies and practices are non-discriminatory based on sex or gender
o:Directs sex discrimination risk reduction efforts for student organizations, student governments, and advisors, including membership recruitment, programming and travel
o:Responsible for the implementation of interim and supportive measures and other accommodations for Title IX
o:Stays informed of pending and final changes to legislation and other laws or regulations
o:Manages the informal resolution process for reports involving non-violent allegations
o:Receives complaints of sexual misconduct, discrimination, sexual harassment and assists with the coordination of effective responses
o:Supports the selection and training of investigators, hearing boards, and appellate authorities
o:Facilitates campus wide and population-specific education, prevention and outreach programs
o:Assists the Title IX Coordinator with ensuring prompt, equitable and impartial processes and services for all students, faculty and staff
o:Creates comprehensive investigation plans, conducts interviews, gathers and reviews pertinent documentation, analyzes evidence, writes comprehensive investigation reports, and keeps accurate records and notes of the investigation process
o:Develops comprehensive investigative reports as a primary source of evidence in informal and formal administrative hearings and presents investigative reports to a hearing panel or appropriate administrative officer
o:Engages with Title IX Coordinator and appropriate stakeholders to assess investigation findings and recommends a course of action in accordance with university code of conduct and policies
o:Delivers campus wide and population-specific training, prevention and outreach programs
Posting Number:S1878P
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Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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