Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Support and Case Management
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Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Support and Case Management (DSCM) facilitates initial response to reports of gender-based misconduct or behaviors prohibited by Title IX impacting UA students faculty or staff. The DSCM reports to the Title IX Coordinator and serves as a member of the Dean of Students Office to ensure consistent and fair administration of the University of Akron protocols and procedures for responding to reports of sexual misconduct.
Essential Functions:
- 25% administer the UA protocols and procedures for responding to reports of sexual assault sexual harassment and gender discrimination. Provide client centered empathetic care and counsel to students in need of support. Coordinate referrals to UA departments as outlined in UA grievance procedures. Upon request the DSCM will also provide care and support for faculty student athlete law students University guests or students from branch campuses.
- 25% manage client cases for survivors of sexual assault and targets of sexual harassment. Provide private and professional care to promote success. Use online databases to track student behaviors concerns and institutional response. Participate in assessment of University efforts to respond and prevent violence and misconduct. Generate reports that outline response and prevention efforts.
- 25% conduct inquiries in support formal grievance investigations for allegations of gender-based misconduct or behaviors prohibited by Title IX. This includes scheduling assisting with or conducting procedural consultations informal-resolution meetings interviews pre-hearing or this role the DSCM will be cross-trained to assist team members whose core responsibility is to conduct grievance investigations.
- 15% liaison with academic departments administrative units faculty staff and students to provide supportive measures of assistance promote awareness of and compliance with Title IX Clery Act and related federal and state sexual violence prevention laws.
- 10% other duties as assigned by the Title IX Coordinator and in support of the Dean of Students Office.
Leadership:
No authority or responsibility for the supervision of others but must be able to collaborate with and coordinate a team of dedicated professionals and direct others on daily operations and review for accuracy and consistency.
Additional Position Information:
Education:
Requires a bachelors degree.
Required Qualifications:
- Requires a minimum of 4 years progressive experience working in a student services function advising and/or counseling students.
- Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the University student support and services including: academic advising and degree requirements; student financial aid; student conduct; ADA compliance; Help-A-Zip CARE and related intervention initiatives.
- Must demonstrate competence and comfort with: survivors of sexual assault trauma informed care; empathic response; FERPA and public records laws; UA sexual harassment policy private/confidential assistance; and while working with all genders and identities.
- Must demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and ability to develop/maintain trust of colleagues and demonstrate the capacity to build coalitions and support across differences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior working experience dealing with issues of Title IX or civil rights grievances preferred. Masters degree is preferred.
Application Instructions:
- Submit application through University of Akron job website
- Include cover letter resume and contact information for 3 professional references
Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will beginFebruary 16 2026.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Madilyn OtterbacherEmail:
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health welfare and safety of all students employees and visitors on our campus. As such all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.
Required Experience:
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- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Intake Experience
- Mediation Experience
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- Case Management
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- Child Protective Services
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