Director-Student Support Services & Title Ix Coordinator

Job Summary
The Director of Student Support Services & Title IX Coordinator provides leadership coordination and oversight to the Student Support Services ( SSS ) team. This includes oversight of daily operations and direct supervision of the Colleges Counseling Services Associate Director of Student Basic Needs and Accommodations and the teams support staff and volunteers. The director will support the Colleges mission and compliance obligations. This roles obligations include a variety of federal and state laws and College policies prohibiting discrimination harassment sexual misconduct and retaliation. Also implements and maintains College policies and procedures to support a safe respectful and compliant environment for all campus constituents. Provides adequate training for employees and students specific to Title IX regulations. The Director of Student Support Services works to elevate the outreach and programming to support all students in and out of the classroom. This includes direct oversight of the disbursement and awareness of the Student Emergency Fund program (Chaps Helping Chaps) across campus.

Essential Functions
Direct the planning development implementation and evaluation of the Student Support Services team in accordance with the Student Life Department goals and strategic plan for Midland College Management of individual budget Student Emergency Fund budget and approval for Student Support Service team purchases Serve as CARE Team member Act and support students in crisis Oversee the planning of student support programs Serve as primary contact for Title IX and ADA /Section 504 inquiries and complaints oversee the prompt investigation and timely resolution of complaints alleging sexual harassment sexual assault or discrimination Facilitate an ongoing work group to ensure campus-wide collaboration and coordination to meet Title IX and other federal and state compliance requirements Provide oversight and supervision for any Title IX deputies and activities of the Title IX Program for all Midland College campuses Organize and maintain summaries of grievance files disposition/investigation reports and records regarding complaints of sexual harassment and other discriminatory practices; this also includes annual reports of the number and nature of filed complaints and disposition of complaints Develop implement and maintain programs and materials (print/web) that inform students faculty staff and parents of Title IX rights responsibilities and resources Provide ongoing training on Title IX for all students and employees including updating information regarding Safe Colleges Conduct Campus Climate Survey annually; identify and address any patterns or systemic problems related to Title IX or other compliance issues Stay abreast of Title IX and consumer information laws policies regulations and resources; take necessary action to ensure the College remains in compliance meeting all reporting requirements and deadlines Serve as the principal contact for federal and state government inquiries under Title IX Develop implement and monitor consumer information compliance and documentation procedures working with campus departments such as Residence Life Registrar Accommodations Human Resources Athletics etc. Work closely with the Campus Police Department to monitor and ensure compliance with the Clery Act Stay abreast of state and federal regulations to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements as they relate to anti-discrimination laws (Title IV Title VII ADA FERPA VAWA ) Develop a network of information and contacts to provide community referrals and resources to help remove barriers to student success Be the contact and lead person for the Chaps Helping Chaps ( CHC )- Student Emergency Fund workgroup coordinating meetings and helping the group set priorities and develop resources that address barriers to student success Administer the Chap Helping Chaps ( CHC ) Emergency Fund according to the program guidelines and review and process applications Must be available to respond promptly to any incident including nights and weekends Participate in continuing education professional and personal development opportunities Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time The person in this position needs to move to other locations on campus occasionally This position may require occasional travel for training meetings and events both in and out of town Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and the ability to adjust focus Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 20 pounds Duties indoors and some outdoors Office environment Ability to work extended hours and attend Midland College or community events

Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree Minimum three years of professional experience overseeing federal/state compliance issues or working in a related role in higher education Supervisory experience Able to lead a team of professional staff to the achievement of departmental goals Exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritize duties when faced with interruptions distractions and fluctuating workload Ability to exercise initiative and work independently Experience developing and managing programs or projects Experience preparing and delivering reports Computer literacy to include proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite Demonstrated ability to build and maintain rapport with staff faculty and community resources Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of diverse academic socioeconomic disability and ethnic backgrounds Demonstrated ability to use discretion exercise good judgment resolve conflicts and maintain confidentiality Demonstrated ability to conduct interviews and communicate effectively with a broad range of constituents both orally and in writing Ability to build relationships as well as balance the multiple varying and even conflicting interests of diverse stakeholders around a politically charged subject matter Demonstrated organizational and recordkeeping skills Familiar with federal and state laws and related compliance obligations for institutions of higher education such as Title IX Title IV Title VII Clery Act ADA VAWA and Campus SaVE Act Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License good driving record and be insurable on Midland Colleges insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree in Student Affairs Higher Education Counseling or a closely related field Investigative experience