The University of Akron Looking for Associate Director, Inclusion & Equity / Title IX Coordinator Full Time

Title IX Duties and Responsibilities

· Manage multiple, on-going, and complex caseload of Title IX related
incidents and complaints.

· Provide or facilitate ongoing training, consultation, and technical assistance on Title IX for
students, faculty, and staff.

· Lead teams of Deputy Coordinators, investigators, hearing officers, and advisors; assign team
members to address formal complaints.

· Update, maintain, and revise University sexual misconduct policies, procedures, and
protocols as needed to remain compliant with applicable laws and regulations.

· Set forth remedies, including supportive or
emergency measures

· Continuously monitor and advise University departments/Colleges on how to address sexual misconduct on
campus and ensure ongoing compliance with Title IX

· Collaborate with the University’s Clery Act Compliance Coordinator

· Remain abreast of developments in Title IX, applicable laws, and best practices

· Aid in leading the
University’s Sexual Assault and Violence Education (SAVE) Team

· OIE Associate Director Duties &
Responsibilities

· Provide leadership with programming efforts campus wide, with a focus on cultural competence, incorporating
efforts with diverse groups to engage and educate the campus and community on diverse, multicultural topics

· Collaborate with
multiple campus offices to improve the university experience and the retention of underrepresented students

· Collect and
report data on student support initiatives and student success and review best practices from the research

· Engage in and
provide support for established UA signature programs including but not limited to Rethinking Race, the Black, Brown and Beyond Male Summit,
Diversity Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, Women’s History Month, National Coming Out Day, to name a few.

· Lead department’s social media initiatives

· Perform administrative support functions of the Office of
inclusion and Equity and Title IX

Additional Position Information:

Required
Qualifications

Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree with 4-6 years of relevant experience. Requires experience
working with students, faculty, or staff to address issues of equity, opportunity, and diversity. Strong communication, written and
interpersonal, and analytical skills. Demonstrated commitment to preventing sexual misconduct.

Preferred
Qualifications

Juris Doctorate or master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, social work, or counseling.
Supervising experience, preferably in higher education, as the position requires indirect supervision of ten or more persons in various
departments.

Leadership:

Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of students and/or temporary
workers.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is $65,000 – $70,000 based on experience. The University of Akron offers a
competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including
medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness,
vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission.

All
staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA).

The University of Akron
participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional
investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for
more information.

Application Instructions: To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach a
resume, cover letter and a list of three professional references to your profile. Please include contact information, including email
addresses for your professional references.

Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin December 22, 2023,
and continue through January 22, 2024.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact
the Human Resources representative listed:

Judy Casserman

Email:

[email protected]

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Background Check
Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The
University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of
employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal
background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our
Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of
Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the
University will be performed in Ohio.