Deputy Title IX and Title VI Coordinator/Investigator

Deputy Title IX and Title VI Coordinator/Investigator Deputy Title IX and Title VI Coordinator/Investigator

Company:

Russell Sage College

Job Location:

Troy, New York

Category:

Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance

Type:

Full-Time About Russell Sage College:

Russell Sage College is a dynamic, comprehensive college which serves traditional students and working professionals who pursue bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses in Troy and Albany, NY. Many online programs are also offered. Creating one of the region's largest private higher education institutions with the broadest catalog of programs in the health professions and strong programs in education, business, criminal justice, the sciences, pre-med, pre-health, and arts and humanities, Russell Sage College and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) plan to merge. Russell Sage and ACPHS will collaborate over the next several years to create a plan to merge their academic portfolios and develop a facilities and people strategy, addressing workforce needs. Russell Sage College offers its faculty and staff the opportunity to make a difference every day - in the lives of students and the future of our communities.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Deputy serves as the College's Deputy Title IX and Deputy Title VI Coordinator, reporting to the Director. The Deputy supports the College's civil rights compliance program covering sex discrimination, sexual harassment and misconduct, and race/national origin discrimination under federal and state laws. The Deputy assists the Director with intake, supportive measures, compliance monitoring, and campus education and training to provide comprehensive support across the institution. The Deputy also serves as an investigative officer for formal complaints of harassment and discrimination when appropriate and in coordination with the Director and the Office of Human Resources (for employee related matters). This position is intended to support continuity of leadership and operations during the transition period leading up to the anticipated completion of the merger on or about July 1, 2027, subject to regulatory approvals. In this joint appointment role, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across both institutions to advance shared priorities, support strategic alignment, and help ensure a thoughtful and effective transition. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely one day per week, subject to team schedules and college needs. Employees are expected to maintain effective communication and collaboration while working off-site. This position has a six (6)-month orientation and review period.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as an additional procedural point of contact for students and employees, including initial assessments, coordinating supportive and safety measures, and identification of appropriate resolution pathways, providing information on reporting obligations, rights, procedural steps, and campus and community resources. Serve as an investigative officer for formal complaints of sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, misconduct, dating and domestic violence, stalking, and race/national origin discrimination when appropriate and in coordination with the Director and the Office of Human Resources. Serve as the lead campus administrator for the College's online prevention education and training platform, Vector Solutions. Serve as an Administrator for the College's case management software, Case Tracker, insuring institutional data collection, record-keeping, and annual reporting requirements per federal and state laws. Support the annual review of the College's Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy, Title IX Grievance Policy, and Sexual Misconduct Policies, ensuring alignment with evolving federal and state regulations. Design and deliver required training for students, faculty, and staff, per federal and state requirements, including in person training and virtual platforms. Design and deliver prevention and awareness initiatives- including bystander intervention programs and orientation programming- in collaboration with campus and community partners. Support and mentor the Graduate Assistant for the Office. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director in furtherance of the College's civil rights compliance obligations. The estimated salary is $65,000 per year for 40 hours per week for 52 weeks.

Requirements:

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required. Two to four (2-4) years of progressive experience in Title IX compliance, civil rights investigations, student conduct, or higher education administration. Working knowledge of Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, VAWA, the Clery Act, FERPA, NY Education Law 129-B, and NYS Human Rights Law. Experience conducting or directly supporting formal Title IX grievance/Civil Rights investigations or adjudications, including the demonstrated ability to conduct impartial investigations, including witness interviews, evidence analysis, and written fact-finding reports. Strong commitment to equity, fairness, and due process for all parties. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, well-organized investigative reports, and the ability to present complex legal concepts to non-specialist audiences. Experience with case management software used in Title IX or student conduct administration. Working Conditions & Physical Requirements Full-time, 12-month exempt position. The Deputy works across the College's Troy and Albany campuses and may occasionally respond to time-sensitive matters outside standard hours. Some travel for conferences and training is required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Core Competencies Integrity & Impartiality:

Independent judgment free from bias; equitable treatment of all parties in accordance with due process.

Legal Acumen:

Current, applied knowledge of federal and state civil rights law.

Conflict Resolution & Mediation:

Skilled in facilitating informal and mediated processes that center on dignity and resolve disputes equitably for all parties.

Collaborative Leadership:

Builds productive relationships across a complex institutional environment; works effectively with students, faculty, staff, legal counsel, and senior leadership.

Cultural Competency:

Demonstrates sensitivity and skill in working with individuals across diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Organizational Effectiveness:

Manages multiple complex matters simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail, documentation, and regulatory deadlines.

Confidentiality:

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