Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Looking for Director of Title IX Full Time

The Director of Title IX will provide leadership, guidance, and oversight in support of the University’s Title IX obligations under
a variety of federal and state laws, as well as institutional policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and
retaliation. Reporting to the Executive Director of Human Resources, Labor Relations, and Compliance, the Director of Title IX will be
responsible for the administration, oversight, and the continued development and enforcement of the University’s Title IX obligations
as related to students and employees. The Director of Title IX will oversee the management of all Title IX investigations, and he/she will
also oversee and facilitate Title IX education opportunities and training workshops. In performing the Title IX-related responsibilities,
the Director of Title IX will work collaboratively with all divisions and offices on campus.

Essential Job
Functions 

1. Ensure the University’s compliance with 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), Campus SaVe Act, and all other federal
and state non-discrimination requirements, and the prompt and equitable resolution of all complaints arising under Title IX, VAWA, Campus
SaVe Act, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania guidelines/regulations.

2. Oversee prompt, effective, and equitable intake, investigation,
processing, issuing of findings of fact, and timely resolution of all instances of discrimination, harassment, gender-based violence, and
retaliation made known to responsible employees and/or reported or filed by students, faculty, staff or third parties.

3. Review,
investigate, and monitor the resolution of reports of sex discrimination and/or harassment (including sexual violence), stalking, and
relationship violence; evaluate and improve campus climate with regard to sex discrimination; develop, implement, and monitoring of policies
and procedures, and the creation, coordination, delivery, and documentation of all training and educational efforts.

4. Coordinate
the development, implementation, and monitoring of appropriate disclosures, policies, procedures, and practices designed to comply with
federal and state laws requiring prompt and equitable resolution, including but not limited to, Title VII, the Clery Act, VAWA, ADA, ADEA,
all as amended, and other federal and state anti-discrimination laws, regulations and requirements.

5. Provide guidance and
assistance to reporting parties of sexual violence and sex/gender discrimination including referral to support resources, a notice of right
to file internal complaints, a 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.

6. Develop, coordinate with other departments, and/or implement ongoing
training, consultation, and technical assistance on Title IX, Title VII, the Clery Act, VAWA, ADA, and ADEA, all as amended, and other
federal and state anti-discrimination laws, regulations and requirements for all students, faculty, and staff, with specialized training
content for hearing officers, if applicable, Title IX deputy coordinators, and campus security.

7. Prepare, implement, and coordinate
campus strategic efforts aimed at the prevention, education, and outreach of sexual violence and other forms of sex and/or gender-based
discrimination.

8. Manage, monitor, and supervise grants awarded in support of Title IX program and training. Includes program setup
and reporting.

9. Provide comprehensive training and guidance to selection committees and other staff regarding laws, regulations,
policies, and procedures for equal employment opportunity, diversity, unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, and other areas as
directed to ensure fair and equitable recruitment and selection practices and strategies.

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 and other federal and state laws.

11. Assist in external complaint processes,
i.e., Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office for Civil Rights, Department of Fair Employment and Housing, etc.; provide
confidential data and reports; respond to questions and retrieve documents as required; prepare statements, findings, conclusions, and
recommendations for use by external investigators or legal counsel

12. Human resource responsibilities include:

• Investigating or assisting with the investigation of complaints from or regarding university employees and assisting with the
  independent investigations of grievances with all represented units.
• Investigating and assisting with developing strategies and
  responses to EEOC and PHRC complaints and concerns in conjunction with the Executive Director or HR. LR and Compliance and University Legal
  Counsel.
• Performing exit interviews and providing periodic summaries of comments and trends to senior leadership.
• Other
  related tasks and duties as assigned.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

1. The
   Position Purpose and Description of Duties sections summarized above provide a representative listing only and should not be regarded as a
   complete statement of tasks performed by incumbents of this position. It should be recognized, therefore, that employees may be asked to
   perform job-related duties in addition to those outlined above.
2. Handle sensitive issues and information with confidentiality and
   discretion

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• ATIXA or similar training in Title IX
  education/best practices is strongly desired.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of current state and federal laws and
  regulations, institutional policies, practices, and procedures, identified best practices and trends in the field of higher education,
  including, but not limited to, prevention and elimination of discrimination and harassment in compliance with Title IX, Title VII, the Clery
  Act, VAWA, and health and safety, financial aid, and other regulations.
• Thorough understanding of and sensitivity to
  working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse academic, cultural, disability, ethnic, geographic, and
  socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and knowledge of conflict
  resolution and mediation methods.
• Skilled in effective investigation techniques, compiling, analyzing and reporting
  statistical data and ability to reach sound decisions and conclusion.
• Ability to communicate effectively and with
  sensitivity to students and to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive issues, content, and language in managing
  anti¬-discrimination investigations, complaints, reports, data, etc.
• Ability to design and deliver training programs
  to all constituencies of the campus and demonstrate accountability with respect to attendance and assess the effectiveness of these
  trainings.
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices in the following: Title IX investigations, outreach and crisis
  response; diversity and education and training in diversity issues, women’s issues and education and training in women’s
  issues.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

 Working
Conditions: This is an exempt position that may require occasionally working beyond the normally scheduled workweek, modifying
existing work schedules, or flexing hours to meet University needs. Work rules and regulations are governed by the current agreement between
the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) 

Required Minimum
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, master’s degree
  preferred 
• 5-7 years of prior work experience related to managing and leading compliance with Title IX, equal
  employment opportunity, and non-discrimination programs, including at least three years of conducting investigations.

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