Title IX and Civil Rights Coordinator
Company: Scripps College
Location: Claremont
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Claremont, CAJob Posting Title:Title IX and Civil Rights
CoordinatorJob Description:PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL
DESCRIPTION:Reporting directly to the Vice President for Student
Affairs/Dean of Students the College's Title IX and Civil Rights
Coordinator has primary responsibility for coordinating the
College's compliance activities and responsibilities under Title
IX, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment, sexual
assault, relationship violence, stalking, and hazing. The Title IX
and Civil Rights Coordinator manages the College's response to
reports and complaints to monitor outcomes, identify and address
any patterns, and assess effects on the campus climate.DESCRIPTION
OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:This information
is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the
position. The list of essential functions below does not identify
all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.
- Serve as the first point of contact and intakes reports of
discrimination and/or sexual misconduct involving Scripps students,
faculty, and staff. Provide assistance and/or guidance relative to
the following:
- Information about available resources and support services or
training about students' rights and courses of action available to
resolve reports or complaints that involve potential sex
discrimination, including sexual misconduct.
- A complaint or filing a report of sex discrimination, including
sexual misconduct.
- Notifying the College of an incident, policy, or procedure that
may raise potential Title IX concerns.
- Point of contact for questions relating to the College's
policies and procedures related to discrimination and harassment,
including sexual misconduct.
- Connect survivors with appropriate support services, including
psychological and academic support.
- Coordinate matters that are the subject of a grievance
procedure under either the Scripps College policies or the policies
of another institution. The Title IX and Civil Rights Coordinator
will manage matters and work in close collaboration with
counterparts at the other colleges in the Claremont Consortium and
The Claremont Colleges Services in cross-campus matters. Duties
include:
- Undertake risk assessments and implementing appropriate safety
measures.
- Assess interim measures and appropriateness of alternative
resolution procedures.
- Selection and oversight of investigators, including outside
investigators.
- Oversee and manage hearings.
- Assure adherence to relevant policies and keep parties updated
on status of matters.
- Maintain Title IX documentation and records (i.e. Maxient
records). Provide updates to case management handbook and other
internal procedural protocols.
- Partner with the EmPOWER Center, the sexual assault prevention
and education center for the Claremont Colleges.
- Collaborate with various Scripps and Consortium departments, as
well as student groups on educational and other
programming/activities.
- Collaborate with College Counsel and Human Resources Department
to develop and implement comprehensive and legally compliant Title
IX training programs for responsible employees (e.g., Scripps
Advocates, Residential and Community Coordinators, Peer Mentors,
first years and transfer students, student affairs staff, on-call
staf, etc.)
- Collaborate with College Counsel and Human Resources to prepare
the annual security and fire safety report (ASFSR).
- Provide training on Title IX, Responsible Employee (RE), and
Campus Security Authorities (CSA) Regularly audit CSA and RE
designations with the Office of Human Resources.
- Work closely with internal and external partners, including but
not limited to risk assessment specialists, Scripps Case Management
Director, Scripps CARE Team, Lavender Healing Collective,
Institutional Research, and Scripps Student Conduct Officer.
- Develop and maintain the Scripps College Title IX website and
other informational materials as part of the college communication
strategy.
- In collaboration with College Counsel, ensure College's
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and update
internal polices as needed.
- Assist with responding to media requests related to Title IX,
including from student newspapers.
- Provide Title IX briefings to Senior Staff and the Board of
Trustees (or a committee thereof) as requested.
- Represent Scripps College on the 7C Title IX Coordinator
Working Group, Clery Working Group and otherwise provide leadership
at the Consortium level.
- Represent Scripps on the 7C Community Coordinated Response Team
(CCRT), activities related to the implementation of the OVW or
other grant funding, and in various professional associations and
at designated professional conferences.
- Foster and maintain professional relationships with students,
staff, faculty and other key stakeholders.
- Active support for the College's Principles of Community and
Principles of Diversity in the performance of job duties.
- Other duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to
successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be
able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be
performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some
other combination of skills and abilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Title IX, including related current
state and federal law and regulations, Violence Against Women Act
(VAWA), and other applicable laws and regulations is required.
- Knowledge of best practices as they relate to higher education
institutions' receiving federal assistance compliance with Title IX
and VAWA.
- Ability to guide, advise, and support the training and learning
process with respect to Title IX and VAWA compliance.
- Ability to manage multiple, ongoing and complex caseload of
Title IX related incidents and complaints.
- Effective project management, organization and analytical
skills.
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills with an emphasis on
education and training for a variety of constituencies.
- Strong written communication skills and excellent attention to
detail, strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive
information.
- Demonstrated commitment to establish collaborative partnerships
across the institution and peer institutions.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity, as well
as the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies (staff,
students, faculty, parents, administrators) with diplomacy and
tact.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to remain a neutral
party.
- Maintenance of professional qualifications through ongoing
training and professional development.
- Ability to act independently, take initiative and exercise
sound judgment.
- Must have experience managing grievance processes, including
conducting or overseeing investigations alleging
discrimination.
- Knowledge of and experience with issues related to gender-based
violence.QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's
degree is required or any combination of education and experience
that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Master's degree, juris doctorate, or advanced degree in a relevant
discipline from an accredited institution is strongly
preferred.Minimum of 5+ years of progressively responsible
experience in a related field is required. Experience as Title IX
Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator is strongly
preferred.Experience in case management and higher education is
strongly preferred.LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:None.OTHER:HOURS &
CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:This is a regular, full-time,
benefits-eligible, exempt position.The regular hours for this
position are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Hours may vary due to the
needs of the College or department.Salary range: $90,000-$110,000
annualized. The salary of the finalist(s)selected for this role
will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not
limited to,internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and
training.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:None.Work EnvironmentThe work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to
moderate.Physical and Mental RequirementsAbility to maintain good
concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to
details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving,
and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating
goals and action plans.Sitting in a normal seated position for
extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time.
Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger
dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than
the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within
normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters.
Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file. Ability to move
about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for
example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and
packages.At-Will EmploymentRegular employment at the College is for
no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment
(hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any
time. Scripps College is an At-Will employer. Employees, and
likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship
at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause,
unless otherwise prohibited by law.
Keywords: Scripps College, Compton , Title IX and Civil Rights Coordinator, Other , Claremont, California
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...