The Office of Civil Rights Compliance (OCRC) is seeking a Deputy Title IX Coordinator & Assistant Director. This position assists the Title IX Coordinator with policy and procedure development and provides functional supervision for the grievance process pool. The position responds to employee student or visitor reports of sex discrimination sexbased harassment sexual misconduct domestic/dating violence and stalking to provide complaint resolution and supportive measure options. The position coordinates the response process provides advice on next steps and assesses the need for referrals by working with campus partners including human resource representatives law enforcement threat managers associate deans and provosts and employee and labor relations. The position works with complainants and respondents throughout the response complaint and resolution process. The position serves as an adaptable resolution facilitator. Responsibilities require a high degree of discretion and independent judgment. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator is expected to balance the rights needs and wishes of involved individuals with institutional obligations.
There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective civil and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold the Universitys commitment to creating welcoming and respectful environments for all.
This position is eligible forhybridwork within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with theremote work program and related policiesandemployee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Investigation Remediation and Reporting of Complaints and Reviews
- Complete initial assessment of new reports of sex discrimination sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.
- Collaborate with campus partners to ensure problems are addressed and that regulatory and legal requirements are met.
- Serve as an adaptable resolution facilitator.
- Provide policy and procedure education to complainants respondents and their advisors.
Consultation Risk Assessment and Interpretation/Research of Regulations
- Monitor expert external interpretations of regulations and other legal requirements.
- Serve as the chairperson for the UI Antiviolence Coalition in the absence of the Title IX Coordinator.
- Conduct peer comparisons as needed.
- Stay abreast of current news affecting risk and compliance.
Policy Development
- Make recommendations with respect to policy improvement.
- Participate in writing and amending policies and procedures.
Training and Educational Programs
- Create and deliver training content.
- Identify and make recommendations for training and education needs across campus.
Human Resources & Financial Management
- Provide functional supervision for members of the Title IX grievance process pool.
- Assist with hiring of new staff in department at the direction of the Director.
- Assist with developing and implementing orientation and training of new staff.
For a complete job description please contact Libby Kleppe at
Education Requirement
- Juris Doctorate or five years of equivalent combination of education and civil rights investigation experience.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years conducting civil rights investigations in higher education a state or federal commission or human resource management.
- Demonstrated knowledge what constitutes sex discrimination sexbased harassment sexual misconduct domestic/dating violence and stalking.
- Working knowledge of and ability to use office support tools available on desktop (e.g. calendar word processing email database presentation and spreadsheets).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Demonstrated ability to manage work independently and meet deadlines.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience working in higher education.
- Experience with crisis response and management.
- Public speaking or training delivery experience.
- Project management or professional writing experience.
Application and Position Details
- In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission:
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to selfdisclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions please contact Libby Kleppe at
Benefits Highlights
- Regular salaried position.Pay level 5B. Located in Iowa City Iowa.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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