EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, OGC Equal Opportunity

The Executive Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator provides strategic leadership for Boston Universitys equal opportunity civil rights compliance and prevention efforts. This position is responsible for advancing the Universitys commitment to equity and nondiscrimination ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and fostering a campus environment free from discrimination harassment sexual misconduct and retaliation.

The Executive Director oversees all facets of the Equal Opportunity Office (EOO) including:

• Resolution processes for discrimination harassment and sexual misconduct complaints;
• Disability accommodations for employees;
• Pregnancy-related accommodations for employees and students;
• The Universitys Bias Review Team; and
• Relevant training prevention and education initiatives.

The Executive Director serves as the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and primary point of contact for matters involving Title VI Title VII Title IX ADA and related laws. The role provides consultation to senior leadership deans managers faculty staff and students to ensure compliance with applicable laws and University policies.

Essential Functions:

1. Strategic Leadership & Office Oversight

The Executive Director provides strategic leadership for the Equal Opportunity Office overseeing operations staffing and long-term planning. The role manages and develops a team of equal opportunity and Title IX professionals and ensures the offices processes are consistent neutral and trauma informed. The Executive Director advises managers supervisors faculty and staff on addressing concerns involving discrimination harassment sexual misconduct retaliation and accommodations and provides guidance on reporting obligations and intervention steps. The position provides strategic oversight of case management systems ensures protections against retaliation and uses data and reporting to identify trends inform decision making and strengthen the Universitys overall response and prevention efforts.

2. Policy Compliance & Title IX Coordination

The Executive Director serves as the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and ensures compliance with federal and state civil rights laws including but not limited to Title VI Title VII Title IX ADA and Section 504. The role leads the development implementation and revision of policies and procedures related to equal opportunity sexual misconduct and accommodations ensuring all processes meet legal requirements and best practices. The Executive Director monitors evolving regulations advises leadership on compliance obligations and oversees required training for faculty staff investigators decision-makers and other responsible employees. The role also partners with data and assessment staff to produce reports dashboards and surveys that evaluate and improve institutional response and prevention strategies.

3. Reasonable Accommodations & Accessibility

The Executive Director provides strategic oversight of disability accommodations for employees and applicants and pregnancy and related accommodations for students. The role ensures that all accommodation requests are reviewed through a neutral equitable and thorough interactive dialogue process and that decisions are consistent with legal standards and University policy. The Executive Director partners with Human Resources Occupational Health the Office of the General Counsel and other units to implement accommodations and resolve complex or sensitive cases. The position also addresses concerns related to accessibility of University programs services and facilities coordinating with appropriate departments to remove barriers and ensure compliance with applicable disability laws.

4. Campus Engagement Training & Prevention

The Executive Director serves as a key liaison to campus partners representing the Equal Opportunity Office on committees and University initiatives related to equity civil rights accessibility and sexual misconduct prevention. The role provides training outreach and guidance to academic and administrative units to support early intervention promote reporting pathways and strengthen response processes. The Executive Director collaborates closely with units across the University to enhance prevention efforts address community concerns and support a fair and inclusive living learning and working environment.

5. Cross Functional & Institutional Support

In addition to core responsibilities the Executive Director position supports the broader institutional priorities through cross-functional coordination and support. Other duties may be assigned to meet evolving University needs.