Deputy Title IX Coordinator Position Available In Bibb, Georgia

Deputy Title IX Coordinator Middle Georgia State University

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Macon, GA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$61K

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8K a year 2 days ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Law Doctoral degree Mid-level 3 years Master’s degree Doctor of Law Bachelor’s degree Senior Professional in Human Resources Conflict management Human resources SHRM Certified Professional Alternative dispute resolution Professional In Human Resources Leadership Communication skills Full Job Description About Us Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia’s 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia’s flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state. Job Summary The Deputy Title IX Coordinator is a highly visible role responsible for leading efforts to define, understand, assess, foster, and cultivate campus-wide Title IX compliance. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will develop and oversee programs, services, and initiatives designed to enhance Title IX prevention and education of students, faculty, and staff. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will serve as a liaison and strategic partner with other university administrators to promote Title IX campus safety, awareness, and education as essential elements of Middle Georgia State University’s mission, values, and strategic plan. Under the supervision of the University Title IX Coordinator, the Deputy Title IX Coordinator is expected to develop and oversee Title IX programs for students, faculty, and staff; providing training in compliance with federal and state laws. This position is a Data Steward for purposes of Data Governance. This position is a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). This position reports to the Chief Officer of Campus Culture & Community/Title IX Coordinator who serves as the University Title IX Coordinator. Responsibilities Training, Outreach, and Education (40%)

• Develop and coordinate with other departments to implement ongoing training, consultation, and technical assistance on Title IX, for all students, faculty, and staff with specialized training content for hearing officers, investigators, advisors, volunteer deputy Title IX Coordinators, campus police and other Title IX team roles.

Develop, implement, and coordinate campus strategic efforts aimed at the prevention and education of sexual violence and other forms of sex and/or gender-based discrimination and misconduct. Distribute educational materials in a variety of formats that inform members of the campus community on Title IX laws, responsibilities, and resources both on and off campus. Build, develop, monitor, and update the Office of Title IX website and social media for comprehensive information related to Title IX policies, programs, and procedures. Administration, Compliance, and Investigations (40%)

• Coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of appropriate disclosures, policies, procedures and practices designed to comply with federal Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 (Title IX), the Jeanne Clery Act of 1990 (Clery Act), the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA), and other federal and state anti-discrimination laws and requirements.

Oversee and monitor compliance and investigation efforts of other campus delegates, departments, and offices (e.g. deputy Title IX coordinators, investigators, student conduct/discipline, staff and faculty discipline, advocacy services, campus police, counseling services, student affairs, faculty/academic affairs, etc.) and effectively communicate any changes in laws and regulations using various modes of communication. Coordinate and oversee the Title IX investigation process via informal and formal investigations of complaints against faculty, staff, students, and third parties, asserting violations of Title IX, assure compliance with federal and University System of Georgia policy and act as an impartial party, maintaining a high level of confidentiality and ensuring a prompt, fair, and neutral process for all parties. Provide guidance and assistance to reporting parties of Title IX violations including referrals to support resources, explanation of the formal complaint process, notice of the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, and notice of the right to report incidents to law enforcement. Assist with leading a Title IX Compliance Team by meeting regularly, monitoring compliance, identifying risks, mitigating risks, monitoring trends and making recommendations to executive leadership as needed. Coordinate, develop, and implement a climate survey every three to five years to assess the campus perception of Title IX safety and perceptions and campus communication related to Title IX; compile and analyze data for dissemination to executive leadership and the campus community. Data Compilation, Recordkeeping, and Reporting (10%)

• Organize and maintain grievance files, disposition reports and other records regarding compliance, including annual reports of the number and nature of filed complaints and the disposition of said complaints, data collection, climate assessment, pattern monitoring; work with campus security and other administrators for data compilation in compliance with the Clery Act.

May serve as a member of the university’s Clery Compliance Committee Assist in external complaint processes, i.e., Office for Civil Rights; provide confidential data and reports; respond to recommendations for use by external investigators or legal counsel. Consult with

USG, MGA

university counsel, MGA Human Resources, and University System of Georgia legal counsel as needed. Serve as a resource for students, employees, and other internal and external customers regarding Title IX Additional Functions (10%)

• Serve on various committees and participate in professional development including industry conferences Contribute as a trainer and/or speaker for community agencies or organizations Develop and maintain relationships with community resource organizations Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Jeanne Clery Act Perform other duties as assigned; attend events after regular work hours; as required Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in human resources, organizational management, business administration, or a field directly related to the major responsibilities of the position.

Required Experience At least three to five years (full-time equivalent) of recent progressively responsible experience in the areas of managing and leading compliance with Title IX, equal employment opportunity, discrimination, harassment and retaliation programs. Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications Title IX Certification Certified Mediator Certified Investigator

PHR/SPHR

Certification or

SHRM-CP/SCP

Certification Preferred Educational Qualifications An advanced degree in a related field (law, higher education administration) or Juris Doctorate Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of academic, cultural, disability, ethnic, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Knowledge of conflict resolution and mediation methods Knowledge of contemporary higher education community and shared culture building concepts and issues Knowledge of current state and federal laws and regulations, institution-specific policies, practices, and procedures, identified best practices and trends in the field of higher education related to discrimination, harassment and retaliation practices that violate Title IX, Title VII, the Clery Act, VAWA, ADA, ADEA, all as amended and other federal and state anti-discrimination laws, regulations and requirements. Ability to recommend and/or effect changes to policies, to revise practices and to implement procedures across many departments, including human resources, campus security, academic affairs, faculty affairs, and student affairs/student conduct/discipline. Ability to design and deliver training programs to all constituencies of campus and demonstrate accountability with respect to attendance and assess the effectiveness of these trainings. Skilled in effective investigation techniques and ability to analyze information and data to reach sound decisions and conclusions. Ability to facilitate small groups, build relationships and balance the multiple, varying and even conflicting interests of various stakeholders. Ability to compile, analyze, and report statistical data. Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive issues, content, and language in managing the non-discrimination investigations, complaints, reports, data, etc. Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills, and emotional intelligence. Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member and strategic business partner. Knowledge of computers and job-related software. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Institutional Values Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent:

CORE VALUES

Stewardship

• Engagement
• Adaptability
• Learning Equal Employment Opportunity Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity.

It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Other Information This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits include:

Health insurance Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Life Insurance Sick Leave Vacation Leave Parental Leave Retirement Employee discounts Tuition reimbursement Background Check Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.