Title IX Coordinator

About the Department

Position Duties

• Essential Functions: Institutional Monitoring and Compliance Assurance Leads efforts across the University to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements as they relate to antidiscrimination laws and policies. Coordinates and monitors Title IX efforts of the Deputy Title IX Coordinator(s) and University offices that receive and/or investigate complaints, including but not limited to Human Resources, Student Conduct, Residential Life and Learning Communities, University Police, and Athletics. In consultation with the offices of the Student Affairs Division, Student Conduct, Human Resources, University Police and Athletics, monitors University policy and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal law and regulations. Meets and communicates with reporting individuals to provide information regarding available resources and reporting and resolution options and responds appropriately, being sensitive to the nature of the complaint. Conducts initial investigations on reports, and as appropriate conducts full discrimination complaint investigations. Coordinates and oversees Title IX compliance in relation to the University’s athletic programs and interfaces with the Director of Athletics, their staff and outside consultants. Working with the Title IX Representatives Committee, develops and implements a long-term vision for the University around programs, services, education and assessment of Title IX, VAWA and NYS 129-B programs and prevention efforts, including but not limited to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. Develops content for the University’s Title IX webpage. Regularly attends Title IX 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. Maintains accurate and complete records in database software, Maxient. Education and Programming Coordinates the development and delivery of University-wide education, training and outreach programming related to Title IX, VAWA and NYS 129-B. Provides leadership for campus-wide initiatives that work to transform the campus culture and advance inclusivity, gender equity, and opportunities for individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations. Annual Reporting Organizes and maintains summaries of grievance files, disposition reports, and other compiled records regarding complaints of sexual harassment and other discriminatory practices, including annual descriptive reports of number and nature of filed complaints and disposition of complaints. Prepares annual statistical reports for the campus community on the incidence of sexual harassment or other Title IX matters as appropriate. No information that identifies individuals will be reported in the annual statistical reports. Annual reporting shall be made to the President, SUNY System Administration, NYSED and other entities as appropriate. Conducts periodic assessments of Title IX compliance activities, initiatives and strategies to assess patterns, trends and outcomes to make recommendations for future strategies and actions by appropriate decision makers. Advisement to the University President and University Officials May assist in the resolution of complex harassment and discrimination cases in conjunction with University Counsel, Human Resources and Student Affairs. Provides periodic and annual reports as appropriate. Advises and collaborates with the offices of the Student Affairs Division, Provost, Deans, and Department Heads and others as appropriate, on the status of initiatives, case management trends, challenges and resource needs. Supervision Supervises Deputy Title IX Coordinator(s) Non-Essential Functions: Department Engagement Supports the overall operation of the Division of Student Affairs and contribute to the accomplishment of their mission and goals by performing other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Student Affairs. Participates as a member of the University community by serving on various committees and task forces.
• Leads efforts across the University to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements as they relate to antidiscrimination laws and policies.
• Coordinates and monitors Title IX efforts of the Deputy Title IX Coordinator(s) and University offices that receive and/or investigate complaints, including but not limited to Human Resources, Student Conduct, Residential Life and Learning Communities, University Police, and Athletics.
• In consultation with the offices of the Student Affairs Division, Student Conduct, Human Resources, University Police and Athletics, monitors University policy and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal law and regulations.
• Meets and communicates with reporting individuals to provide information regarding available resources and reporting and resolution options and responds appropriately, being sensitive to the nature of the complaint.
• Conducts initial investigations on reports, and as appropriate conducts full discrimination complaint investigations.
• Coordinates and oversees Title IX compliance in relation to the University’s athletic programs and interfaces with the Director of Athletics, their staff and outside consultants.
• Working with the Title IX Representatives Committee, develops and implements a long-term vision for the University around programs, services, education and assessment of Title IX, VAWA and NYS 129-B programs and prevention efforts, including but not limited to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.
• Develops content for the University’s Title IX webpage.
• Regularly attends Title IX 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.
• Maintains accurate and complete records in database software, Maxient.
• Coordinates the development and delivery of University-wide education, training and outreach programming related to Title IX, VAWA and NYS 129-B.
• Provides leadership for campus-wide initiatives that work to transform the campus culture and advance inclusivity, gender equity, and opportunities for individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations.
• Organizes and maintains summaries of grievance files, disposition reports, and other compiled records regarding complaints of sexual harassment and other discriminatory practices, including annual descriptive reports of number and nature of filed complaints and disposition of complaints.
• Prepares annual statistical reports for the campus community on the incidence of sexual harassment or other Title IX matters as appropriate. No information that identifies individuals will be reported in the annual statistical reports. Annual reporting shall be made to the President, SUNY System Administration, NYSED and other entities as appropriate.
• Conducts periodic assessments of Title IX compliance activities, initiatives and strategies to assess patterns, trends and outcomes to make recommendations for future strategies and actions by appropriate decision makers.
• May assist in the resolution of complex harassment and discrimination cases in conjunction with University Counsel, Human Resources and Student Affairs.
• Provides periodic and annual reports as appropriate.
• Advises and collaborates with the offices of the Student Affairs Division, Provost, Deans, and Department Heads and others as appropriate, on the status of initiatives, case management trends, challenges and resource needs.
• Supervises Deputy Title IX Coordinator(s)
• Supports the overall operation of the Division of Student Affairs and contribute to the accomplishment of their mission and goals by performing other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Student Affairs.
• Participates as a member of the University community by serving on various committees and task forces.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or related field by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university Demonstrated experience of applying knowledge of Title IX regulations and state non-discrimination laws in a higher education setting Demonstrated ability to use discretion, good judgment and maintain confidentiality Strong and effective interpersonal skills; the ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual needs Ability to oversee employees and the investigative process and review writing to ensure a high-quality product Evidence of commitment to creating an inclusive environment Preferred Qualifications: Training in Trauma-Informed investigation techniques Proven collaboration with campus partners and ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the University Experience developing and providing Title IX-related programs, training, and communication initiatives Experience in case management software, notably Maxient
• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or related field by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
• Demonstrated experience of applying knowledge of Title IX regulations and state non-discrimination laws in a higher education setting
• Demonstrated ability to use discretion, good judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills; the ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual needs
• Ability to oversee employees and the investigative process and review writing to ensure a high-quality product
• Evidence of commitment to creating an inclusive environment
• Training in Trauma-Informed investigation techniques
• Proven collaboration with campus partners and ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the University
• Experience developing and providing Title IX-related programs, training, and communication initiatives
• Experience in case management software, notably Maxient

Work Schedule

• 37.5 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm. Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport . Application Instructions: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.
• 37.5 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm.
• This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport .

Application Instructions

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.
• Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for benefits as a Management/Confidential (MC or M/C) 13 professional employee. SUNY Brockport provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty, staff, and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Find more information about benefit specifics in the information and links below. Medical SUNY Brockport is committed to providing affordable, comprehensive health plan options for faculty, and staff. Medical coverage is effective for new employees 28 days after their start date. For more information, and premium costs, please go to our NYS Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) Rates page. For premiums relevant to this position, please go to the sections labeled "M/C." Dental and Vision Dental and Vision coverage is provided for employees (who are at least half-time) and their eligible dependents at no additional cost to the employee. For more information, please visit the Dental Benefits and Vision Benefits pages. Retirement NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS) and NYS Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) - Defined benefit plans; benefits are based on best Final Average Salary and years of service. SUNY Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) - Defined contribution plan; benefits are based on the employer and employee contributions and the success of the investments. Employer contribution is 8% of salary for first seven years of service, 10% thereafter. Membership for full-time employees is mandatory. Membership for part-time employees is optional, except for employees who have current membership, who must continue to participate. All M/C employees are eligible to elect ERS or ORP; employees in faculty titles such as Chancellor, President, Provost, Dean, Associate Dean and Assistant Dean are also eligible for TRS. For more information, please go to SUNY's Retirement Plan Options & Eligibility page. For a more thorough comparison of these retirement plans, please review the Retirement Plan Comparison Chart . Additional Benefits SUNY Brockport offers additional benefits to employees, including but not limited to, Flexible Spending accounts, Work-life Services, Employee Assistance Program, discounts on services, and much more. For more information on these great additional benefits, please go to our Fringe/Additional Benefits page. For additional information on any of these benefits and more, view the Benefits at a Glance for M/C 13 employees.
• NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS) and NYS Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) - Defined benefit plans; benefits are based on best Final Average Salary and years of service.
• SUNY Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) - Defined contribution plan; benefits are based on the employer and employee contributions and the success of the investments. Employer contribution is 8% of salary for first seven years of service, 10% thereafter.

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