Location: Fredonia, NY Category: Management Posted On: Mon Apr 29 2024 Job Description:
The Title IX Coordinator contributes to campus-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in order to integrate Title IX into the larger campus context. The Title IX Coordinator works in collaboration with all divisions to coordinate the dissemination of information to students and employees about their rights and the courses of action available to them regarding discrimination based on sex and gender identity and acts of interpersonal and sexual violence. This role also collaborates with external community members such as local law enforcement, district attorney, and community non-profit advocacy agencies.
The Title IX Coordinator examines and implements innovative ways to ensure Title IX operations are culturally sensitive and inclusive.
The Title IX Coordinator ensures compliance with Federal regulations related to Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, VAWA, and the Clery Act and Section 129A and 129B of the NYS Education Law and has a responsibility to establish, enforce, and review policies in consultation with the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer to maintain the safe and responsible conduct of the University. They have oversight of intakes and investigations of all complaints pertaining to reports of discrimination related to protected class (race/ethnicity, veteran status, sexual orientation, etc.), sex discrimination, and acts of interpersonal and sexual violence. They will analyze data from the biennial climate surveys to assess the rates, trends, or nature of sexual or gender misconduct in and around the University.
The position is housed in the President's Office and will supervise one part-time employee, the Harassment and Discrimination Investigator & Compliance Officer. They may be the first point of contact for incidents and should be accessible outside of normal business hours. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position.
Although the committee will review applications until the position is filled, applicants who submit their credentials by May 21, 2024 will be given full consideration.
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.
KEY RESPONSBILITIES
Reporting to the President, the successful candidate will:
Develop and conduct training on topics related to Title IX and also discrimination based on protected class, sex/gender discrimination, and sexual harassment
Conduct campus-wide surveys, analyze the data, and report it back to the campus
Provide effective supervision to the Harassment and Discrimination Investigator & Compliance Officer position. This is a shared position part-time between SUNY Fredonia and another SUNY institution. Will involve effective collaboration with the co-supervisor and effective oversight of those responsibilities as they pertain to SUNY Fredonia, which include compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and affirmative action (and associated reporting requirements).
Work as necessary with the Student Conduct Office, University Police, Residence Life, Prevention, Advocacy and Wellness Services, Human Resources, and with external community partners such as the district attorney's office and local law enforcement
Conduct timely, confidential and compliance investigations of allegations of Title IX (sex/gender discrimination) and discrimination based on protected class membership on a college campus. Conduct initial investigations on reports, and, as appropriate, conduct full discrimination complaint investigations.
Conduct trauma-informed interviews
Manage caseloads with multiple deadlines and maintain confidential detailed records and convey relevant information in clearly written, concise reports
Liaise with legal representation as may be required in responsible areas
Work from a mindset informed by cultural competency, communicating effectively with individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds
Apply best practices related to higher education laws and policy standards at both the state and federal levels
Interpret and apply requirements related to Title IX and non-discrimination laws and regulations
Respond to all complaints timely, appropriately and sensitivity to the nature of the complaint
Convey to reporting individuals information regarding available resources and reporting and resolution options
Coordinate and oversee Title IX compliance in relation to the University's athletic programs; interface with the Director of Athletics, Associate Athletic Director, their staff and outside consultants
Work with the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer to develop and implement a long-term vision for the University around programs, services, education, and assessment of Title IX, VAWA, and NYS 129A &B programs and prevention efforts, including but not limited to discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual violence, dating and intimate partner violence and stalking
Regularly attend SUNY Title IX state-wide meetings and educational training programs to ensure compliance with Title IX investigative standards and continuously identifies and integrates best practices as they relate to Title IX processes.
Write grant proposals and research sources of external funding
Learn necessary software, including BI reporting, to be able to pull requisite data for use in reporting necessary for the office
Participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession;
Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Evidence of leadership experience and the ability to collaborate, problem solve, and inspire individuals with differing interests and perspectives
Demonstrated ability to use discretion, good judgment and maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated understanding and application of diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices and frameworks to support, advocate, and coach a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents
Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of campus and department mission;
Interest in, and commitment to, community engagement.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree (preference will be given to degrees with clear relevance to the position, including but not limited to law, psychology, sociology, social work, education, and gender studies).
Investigative experience in such areas as student conduct, security, equal opportunity/affirmative action, human resources, or other related fields
Demonstrated experience of applying knowledge of Title IX regulations and/or other federal and state non-discrimination laws
Experience with supervision of staff.
Demonstrates commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents and support of campus and Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in related field
Experience in a higher education setting
Title IX compliance experience
Experience with investigative and preventative techniques related to complaints of discrimination based on protected class (race/ethnicity, veteran status, sexual orientation, etc.) and sexual violence
Training in trauma-informed investigation techniques
Title IX related training or certification through a nationally recognized organization
Experience in a SUNY, public sector and/or unionized environment and familiarity with working in a union environment.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, (1.0 FTE) Management Confidential position at a salary range of $70,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.
An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.
Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov .
SUNY Fredonia is actively recruiting diverse faculty of all backgrounds. In efforts and our commitment to the goal of building a diverse workforce we are participating in PRODiG. PRODiG ("Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth") aims to increase the representation of historically underrepresented faculty at SUNY including underrepresented minority ("URM") faculty in general and women faculty of all races in STEM fields ("WSTEM"). Click this link https://www.suny.edu/prodig/ to find out more about PRODiG.