Title IX Coordinator

Position Summary

The Title IX & Compliance Coordinator serves as the institutional lead for ensuring compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Clery Act, VAWA, and related federal and state laws. This position is responsible for overseeing the college’s response to reports of sexual harassment, discrimination, and gender-based misconduct, ensuring fair and timely investigations, and promoting a campus culture of equity and respect.

In addition, the Titel IX Coordinator manages key compliance and training functions within the college’s Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring that Title IX, harassment prevention, and related compliance modules are effectively deployed, tracked, and reported.

Core Responsibilities

Title IX Coordination and Compliance | 50%

• Serve as the college’s primary Title IX Coordinator, ensuring compliance with all aspects of Title IX, VAWA, and related regulations.
• Oversee intake, assessment, investigation, and resolution of Title IX complaints involving students, staff, and faculty.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Title IX policies, procedures, and prevention strategies.
• Train and oversee Deputy Title IX Coordinators, investigators, hearing panel members and appeals team.
• Maintain confidential records of reports, investigations, and resolutions.
• Liaise with external agencies (OCR, EEOC, legal counsel) regarding Title IX matters.

• Design and deliver Title IX, discrimination, harassment prevention, and diversity training for employees and students.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance with required training timelines.
• Monitor completion rates and communicate progress to leadership.
• Stay current with changing laws and best practices related to Title IX and employment law.
• Develop and distribute educational resources to foster a culture of equity and respect.

• Work with the HR team to conduct investigations into workplace complaints involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or policy violations
• Partner with HR leadership to ensure investigations are handled consistently, fairly, and in compliance with institutional policy.
• Document findings and prepare written investigative reports with recommendations for action.

• Manage and maintain Title IX, harassment prevention, and compliance content within the college’s Learning Management System
• Build, assign, and track required training modules for employees and students.
• Generate reports and analyze completion data for compliance audits.

• Participate in institutional committees and working groups as needed
• Assist with emergency response and crisis management related to civil rights matters
• Support institutional accreditation processes and compliance documentation
• Collaborate on special projects and initiatives as directed by senior administration
• Provide backup coverage for related compliance functions during staff absences
• Attend professional development opportunities and maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes

Qualifications and Core Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, human resources, law, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in Title IX coordination, civil rights compliance, investigations, or a related area.
• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and the integration of faith and learning
• Demonstrated understanding of federal and state civil rights laws, regulations, and best practices in higher education or employment settings.
• Experience conducting sensitive investigations involving discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, ensuring fairness and compliance.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple complex issues simultaneously.
• A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church

• Understands and applies laws and regulations related to Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, VAWA, and other federal and state compliance requirements within higher education.
• Applies sound investigative principles and practices with fairness, accuracy, and timeliness; communicates findings clearly and objectively.
• Maintains the highest level of ethical judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information or complex situations.
• Builds effective relationships with internal partners, including HR, Academic Affairs, Student Life, and external agencies; influences positive outcomes through trust and expertise.
• Utilizes learning management and compliance tracking systems to monitor training completion and generate accurate reports.
• Integrates Whitworth’s Christian mission and values in compliance, education, and relationship-building efforts across campus.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as higher education administration, law, human resources, counseling, or social work.
• Certification or formal training in Title IX investigation civil rights adjudication.
• Experience with both academic and employment discrimination or harassment matters.
• Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) or compliance training software for monitoring and reporting purposes.

Other Details

Schedule
Full-time (1.0 FTE) | 12 months | 40 hours per week
Whitworth office hours are 8 AM to 4:30 PM Monday–Friday

Whitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university. Our shared mission is to provide our diverse students with an education of mind and heart, equipping them to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. We seek candidates who are willing to engage with the university’s mission and integrate their Christian faith into their work.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, faith statement, and contact information for at least three professional references. A background check and sexual misconduct check will be required of the successful candidate.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain valid work authorization throughout the duration of employment, including those on OPT. Whitworth University does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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Whitworth complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws that are applicable to religious nonprofit institutions and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, sex, or disability. With our Christ-centered commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community, the university encourages applications from populations underrepresented at Whitworth including members of racial/ethnic communities, women, and persons with disabilities.

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It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

At Whitworth University, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our faculty and staff by offering an extensive benefits package. Eligible employees can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-matched retirement plans
• Tuition remission programs available for employees, their spouses, and dependents
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Accrued vacation and sick leave based on full-time equivalency (FTE)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Resources for Christian vocation and calling
• No cost access to the University Recreation Center (UREC) and the Megan E. Thompson Aquatic Center
• 17 paid holidays throughout the year