Title IX Hearing Officer

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Closing Date:

01/04/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationNo

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX

Summary of Job Duties:

Equal Opportunity Compliance & Title IX is seeking qualified applicants to join a pool of part-time impartial Title IX Hearing Officers. Individuals in this pool will be engaged on an as-needed basis to review case materials preside over formal Title IX hearings make relevancy determinations and issue written decisions regarding responsibility and sanctions in matters involving allegations of Title IX sexual harassment or sexual assault by or against University students or employees.
Hearing Officers serve as neutral trained decision-makers responsible for ensuring a fair transparent and compliant hearing process in accordance with federal Title IX regulations (34 C.F.R. 106.45) and University policy.

Key Responsibilities
Preside over live hearings ensuring compliance with applicable law federal Title IX regulations and University procedures.
Maintain impartiality and avoid conflicts of interest or bias for or against complainants respondents or their advisors.
Determine the relevancy of each cross-examination question before it is answered and clearly articulate the basis for each decision.
Assess the credibility of witnesses analyze all evidence submitted and determine the facts of the case as applied to University Title IX policy.
Apply the preponderance of the evidence standard to determine whether a policy violation occurred.
Prepare and issue the required written determination of responsibility including the findings of fact conclusions regarding the application of University policy the rationale for each finding any disciplinary sanctions imposed on the respondent and the remedies provided to restore or preserve the complainants equal access to University programs or employment.
Impose appropriate disciplinary sanctions when finding responsibility for a policy violation.
Determine and describe remedies designed to restore or preserve the complainants access to educational programs or activities.
Utilize University-designated technology to conduct hearings in person remotely or in hybrid format ensuring parties are able to participate fully and simultaneously.
Participate in all required University training

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) awarded from an accredited institution

• At least five (5) years of experience presiding over or representing parties in court or administrative proceedings

• Active membership in good standing with the Bar of the State of Arkansas or another U.S. jurisdiction

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five (5) years of experience involving criminal employment or student-conduct legal proceedings

• Working knowledge of Title IX the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and employment law

• Demonstrated ability to render fair well-reasoned administrative decisions on sensitive complex matters

• Experience conducting neutral or trauma-informed hearings

Additional Information:

$100.00 per hourCover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran StatusCrystal Ellis Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

No