Position Summary
Serving as Gannon Universitys designated Title IX official this position provides innovative and visionary leadership direction and coordination of a successful campuswide effort in compliance with Title IX. This includes responsibility for overseeing a comprehensive campuswide strategic plan to reduce sexual in all forms providing supervision of deputy Title IX officers and any Title IX investigations and for ensuring institutional accountability in effectively responding to reported concerns and complaints. Oversees the Universitys Student Conduct Process and advises trains and delegates cases to University hearing officers. Oversees a comprehensive prevention program for alcohol other and violence. Integrates and coordinates actions and initiatives with campus and university partners to maximize quality and effectiveness of services delivered to an increasingly global student population. Title IX Compliance Develop and oversee a comprehensive multicampus strategic plan to reduce sexual and ensure institutional accountability in responding to reports. Enforce the Sexual Misconduct Policy for Students and ensure compliance with institutional state and federal policies and guidance. Supervise deputy Title IX officers responsible for enforcing and reporting the Sexual Misconduct Policy for Employees and Students. Administer and track all Title IX and Alcohol Other and Violence AODV mandated training for students faculty and staff. Oversee investigations of sexual harassment complaints review findings and remedies and serve as a consultant to the sexual misconduct hearing panel. Address patterns or systemic issues related to complaints and assess overall university response effectiveness. Maintain and update the universitys sexual misconduct harassment and discrimination policies for compliance. Serve as a knowledge expert providing consultation and technical assistance on Title IX matters. Organize and maintain confidential Title IX case files using electronic records management software. Maintain an updated accessible Title IX website for the university community. Ensure all Title IX responses investigations and procedures follow a traumainformed approach to support affected individuals. Conduct and analyze campus climate surveys related to sexual misconduct harassment and discrimination to assess effectiveness and areas for improvement. Build or maintain relationships with local law enforcement victim advocacy organizations and legal counsel to ensure a coordinated response to Title IX cases. Benchmark institutional policies against national best practices and legal standards to ensure uptodate compliance. Work with campus counseling student support services and advocacy programs to provide appropriate resources for students involved in Title IX cases. Attend and participate in ongoing Title IX training legal updates and professional development opportunities to stay current on evolving regulations. Alcohol Other and Violence Prevention AODV Awareness/Training: Ensure compliance with the educational requirements of the Violence Against Women Act VAWA and the DrugFree Schools and Campuses Act DFSCA including completion of the AOD Biennial Review. Supervise the Assistant Director of Accountability and Prevention Education to enhance campus awareness of AODV through prevention awareness and training. Student Conduct/Accountability: Manage the University Student Conduct Process for all nonacademic policy violations. Administer training for student conduct hearing officers and Student Conduct Board members. Adjudicate highlevel student conduct incidents. Annually review and update the Student Code of Conduct and Student Conduct Procedures ensuring accessibility through the online Student Handbook. Administrative Responsibilities: Collaborate with Campus Police and Safety to ensure compliance with Clery Act reporting and associated Title IX and AODV compliance. Determine fiscal needs track budgetary recommendations and monitor expenditures. Periodically review university policies to ensure clarity consistency and efficiency. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibilities of the position. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Oversees the Assistant Director of Prevention Education Deputy Title IX Coordinator(s) Investigators and University Hearing Officers. Leads Title IX team with multicampus representation.
Physical Demands
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy office and University environment
Required Qualifications
Education: Masters Degree Juris Doctorate or other advanced degree in higher education administration or a related field from an accredited institution. Must have a high level of understanding of Title IX Clery FERPA and DFSCA regulations and reporting as required by federal and state laws and general administration guidelines. Experience: Overall minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in a legal student conduct student life human resources law enforcement regulatory compliance setting or similar field; minimum of 3 5 years experience as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator; as well as a minimum of 3 years of experience working in Student Conduct; proven experience of working with a seniorlevel administrators; demonstrated experience in compliance discrimination and/or grievance investigation and resolution preferably with Title IX sexual harassment/sexual misconduct and genderbased grievance procedures in a university setting
Preferred Qualifications
minimum of 3 5 years experience as a Title IX Coordinator Experience with conduct management software Maxient
Work Schedule
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in office setting and on campus and will include night and weekend work. Occasional overnight travel is required.
Required Experience:
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