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Associate Equal Opportunity Director and Deputy Title IX Coordinator Apply locations Santa Clara, CA time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R5360 Position Title: Associate Equal Opportunity Director and Deputy Title IX Coordinator Position Type: Regular Hiring Range: $118,500 - $129,000; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity. Pay Frequency: Annual Position Purpose Santa Clara University is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Deputy Title IX and Gender Equity Officer to join its team. Reporting to the Director of EO & Title IX, the Deputy Title IX and Gender Equity Officer will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with Title IX regulations, fostering gender equity, and promoting a safe and inclusive campus environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervise and Guide Investigators (25%): Oversee the work of internal and external investigators, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, policies, and procedures. Provide guidance, set deadlines, and ensure comprehensive documentation of all resolution processes. Supervise and manage prompt, fair, and thorough resolutions, including formal and informal processes and live hearings held by the Equity Hearing Officer, in consultation with the Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator. Conduct prompt, equitable, and impartial investigations into complaints of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. Stay informed of current laws and trends by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations and best practices related to harassment and discrimination in educational settings. Supervise the professional development of a team (10%): including investigators and a Program Manager. Establish performance goals, conduct midpoint and annual appraisals, provide timely and constructive feedback, and make recommendations for merit increases and promotions. Assist with training for internal and external investigators and provide educational programs about SCU's resolution processes to University community members. Assist with training for the Deputy Title IX Coordinators in other units. Conduct intake meetings with parties (30%) to explain available resources, supports, and resolution options. Serve as the liaison for the Equity Hearing Officers (10%), providing recommendations to the Director of EO & Title IX Coordinator regarding emergency removals and mandatory or discretionary dismissals. Lead Communication and Outreach Efforts (15%): Collaborate with team members in the development and distribution of educational materials to inform the campus community about Title IX rights and responsibilities. Assist the Director of EO & Title IX Coordinator (10%) with database management, campus climate surveys, and initiatives that support the EO & Title IX team's efforts. Education and/or Experience Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or a related field. Minimum of six years of substantive work experience conducting Title IX investigations in higher education. At least six years of experience addressing issues of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct in a higher education setting. Completion of Title IX Investigator Training through a nationally recognized organization strongly preferred. Experience as a trainer/educator, preferably in areas such as interpersonal violence prevention or student conduct. Knowledge Comprehensive knowledge of nondiscrimination laws and compliance regulations, including Title IX. Skills Expertise in investigation techniques, including conducting effective interviews. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Additional essential functions: Demonstrated ability to independently manage a significant caseload. Ability to work weekends and evenings when necessary. Physical Demands The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typical office environment. EEO Statement Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Telecommute Santa Clara University is registered to do business in several states. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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