Eastern Mennonite University Hiring for Coordinator for Campus Response at Harrisonburg, VA, US Full Time

Job Title: Coordinator for Campus Response               

Department: Student Life

Supervisor: VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students

FLSA Classification: Exempt                  

Effective Date: Nov 6, 2023

Schedule: Regular, 11 mo., FT, M-F

IPEDS Classification: 13

CUPA: 423160

Job Summary:

The Coordinator for Campus Response is responsible for case management support to facilitate Title IX reporting, appropriate case documentation, and campus training for processes across Title IX and CARE Team. Position serves to ensure students’ success by facilitating, through nonclinical interventions, referrals, support, advocacy, and follow-up services in collaboration with other University departments or individuals, community agencies, parents/guardians, and stakeholders in the students’ success. The Response Coordinator will directly collaborate with the CARE Team, Student Life departments, Campus Safety, Human Resources and other campus partners to achieve divisional goals and priorities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supports students, faculty and staff impacted by sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic and dating violence and stalking throughout the various stages of reporting and adjudicating complaints. 
• Serves as a point of contact and maintains regular communication with parties to provide updates on the status of cases. 
• Provides clear information to complainants and respondents about the resolution processes, including the parties’ rights and options in the processes. 
• Conducts prompt, equitable and impartial intake preliminary screenings, consultations, crisis intervention and threat assessments, including interim support measures and referrals to appropriate internal and external resources, to students, faculty and staff impacted by and/or responding to a reported incident.
• Assists the Title IX Coordinator in managing caseload and supplementing the campus response to student complaints. This includes recording notes, providing referrals, follow-up, and case management to students, and collaborating and communicating with Title IX, Campus Safety, CARE Team members, etc. as needed. 
• Assists the CARE Team and Threat Assessment Team with the response and resolution of cases related to student wellness and success, or those that significantly impact the campus community, including sanction management and case audits in Maxient. 
• Serves as a liaison between the Title IX Coordinator and stakeholders including, but not limited to students, employees, Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Student Life, and Campus Safety. 
• Develops, coordinates and/or implements prevention-oriented programming, workshops, and training that address standards related to the RVSM and student well-being. 
• Consults with the Title IX Coordinator and the Coordinator of Campus Safety to determine reporting responsibilities, including for Clery reporting, mandatory reporting for abuse involving minors, and reporting requirements pursuant to state and federal law. 
• Attends various university stakeholder meetings such as the Campus Safety, CARE, or Coordinated Community Response Team, as needed. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Possess a clear understanding of the principles and purpose of student development and a firm commitment to student growth and development. 
• Have a strong working knowledge of the ethical and legal practices of the student affairs profession. 
• Be proficient in analytical and critical thinking with the ability to make decisions following appropriate consultation and information gathering. 
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a variety on constituents.
• Ability to perform with initiative and confidence in public relations as well as interpersonal and group settings. 
• Uses cultural competency to establish rapport with wide variety of person including students, faculty/staff, administration, and community partners. 
• Observe and enforce professional standards including the maintenance of strict confidentiality. 
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively and professionally with all constituencies of a diverse community. 
• Proficiency in computer applications and student information systems, specifically Google Suite and Maxient. 
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to deal effectively with a variety of situations and constituents. 
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple duties simultaneously. 
• Ability to develop a hospitable environment with a community of diverse students and staff.
• Ability to operate commonly used office equipment such as a copy machine, fax, phone, etc.
• Ability to use a PC and software such as Windows, Microsoft Office, and Google.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Attention to detail for accurately preparing and maintaining accurate reports, recalling dates, people, and events.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work outside of normal scheduled working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree, and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field, such as: Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Specific experience with Title IX, Clery and FERPA desired.

Experience in a higher education environment is preferred. 

Physical Requirements: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel.   The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.  The employee must occasionally travel to meetings and conferences off campus, which may include some overnight travel. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None