Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Investigations

Summary

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Investigations (DTIXCI) reportsdirectly to the Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator (TIXC). TheDTIXCI assists the TIXC with the direction of the Office of EqualRights and Title IX, and the University's enforcement of the SexualMisconduct Policy and Nondiscrimination and Equal OpportunityPolicy.Primary responsibilities include shared oversight of theinvestigative processes for Office of Equal Rights and Title IXmatters. The DTIXCI will review and update policies and proceduresrelated to the process of conducting investigations for situationsthat would, if true, violate the Sexual Misconduct or Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity policy, and advise thedepartment's investigators on matters related to conductinginvestigations, writing investigation reports, and remainingcompliant with federal regulations and university policies. TheDTIXCI will also serve as an investigator, when needed, and may beutilized as a decision-maker or facilitator of informalresolutions. Candidates must clearly understand policies andprocedures relating to Title IX, Clery, VAWA, and their statecounterparts.This position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)for Clery Act purposes and a Title IX Responsible Employee underTitle IX. This designation requires annual training as well asother training requirements that the employee must complete. Anyand all training requirements will be communicated to the employee.A CSA and Title IX Responsible Employee has ongoing reportingrequirements in order to ensure compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act and Title IX regulations. Satisfactory completion andmaintenance of associated training is required. Failure to meetthese training requirements will result in disciplinary action, upto and including termination.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssist the TIXC by ensuring Liberty University's compliancewith all Virginia and federal laws related to anti-harassment andnondiscrimination for all protected classes.This includes, but isnot limited to, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972(“Title IX”); Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(“Title VI” and “Title VII”); the Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA”); Section 504 of the RehabilitationAct of 1973 (“Section 504”); Title I of the Americans withDisabilities Act (the “ADA”); the Age Discrimination in EmploymentAct of 1967, as amended by the Older Worker's Benefit ProtectionAct (the “ADEA”); the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus SecurityPolicy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the “Clery Act”), asamended by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013(“VAWA”); and Va.Code §§ 23.1-805 and 900.Remain knowledgeable of Virginia and federal laws related toanti-harassment and nondiscrimination for all protected classes,and regulatory trends in higher education.Shared oversight of department's Investigators, and theinvestigation processes of Office of Equal Rights and Title IXmatters to ensure compliance with the Policy. Conduct regular andconsistent meetings with individual investigators to ensure thereis progress in each case and that accurate documentation iskept.Collaborate with the Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Intake andSupport and the Title IX Case Manager to assure proper proceduresare followed after intakes with Complainants and Respondents,including when the TIXC or the complainant signs the formalcomplaint, and to ensure the Case Manager assigns each case to theDTIXCI's preferred investigator.Assist the Case Manager in determining which investigators areavailable for new duty assignments, including investigations,intakes for Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity policyviolation reports, and adjudications.Assist the TIXC in updating, revising, and evaluating thepolicies and procedures, internal office forms, office publications(manuals, website information, brochures, etc.), and other relatedmaterials.Investigate cases and resolve preliminary inquiries, facilitateinterim measures, and draft reports, ensuring a prompt, equitable,and neutral process for all parties that follow federal, state, andinstitutional policies and procedures when needed.Assist with Clery Act Compliance by helping with Cleryresponsibilities around campus.Responsible for understanding definitions of Prohibited Conductunder the Policy, grievance processes and complaint filingprocedures, reporting requirements for employees and students,procedures for investigation and adjudication of complaints,interim measures, appeal rights (for all parties), and prohibitionson retaliation.Act as liaison to faculty, staff, and administration regardingstudent- or employee-related problems related to Prohibited Conductunder the policies.Maintain qualifications through ongoing training andprofessional development.Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering theUniversity's mission.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position is responsible for the shared supervision of Officeof Equal Rights and Title IX Investigators.QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALSEducation andExperienceMinimum Required:In-depth understanding of campus investigations, federal lawrelated to discrimination, state law related to discrimination,evidence review and relevancy determination, investigative reportwritingA Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.Completed all relevant Title IX training related to theprofession including but not limited to: Title IX InvestigatorTraining, Report Writing Training, and any other relevanttraining.Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christianeducational mission and vision of Liberty University and itssubsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.Preferred Qualifications:A minimum of 5 years of experience in Title IX areas in highereducation, showing a progression of responsibility andleadership.A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a dynamicoffice setting.Subject Matter Expertise – Knowledge of and experience withissues to Title IX experience in a higher education settingstrongly preferred.Master's degree in human resources, student affairs, highereducation, public policy, government, criminal justice, legalstudies, or other related discipline or JD preferred.Prefer extensive working knowledge of software solutions fornon‑profits, CRM‑Relationship management software, Ellucian Banner,Maxient, or similar incident tracking or law enforcement andcompliance‑related data and recordkeeping systems.Experience with Clery Act Compliance.To obtain LU-approved driver certification, individuals must be21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver's license with aminimum of five (5) years of documented driving history, andmaintain a clean driving record.ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THEJOBCommunication and ComprehensionExceptional abilities to effectively communicate verbally andin writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.Exceptional skills in understanding, speaking, and writingEnglish to convey messages and correspond articulately andprofessionally.Possess public communication skills that allow the professionalrepresentation of Liberty University to a variety of business,government and community customers and associates.Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and strongorganizational skills.Excellent purchasing systems and computer skills.Demonstrated walk as a committed Christian.A commitment to Liberty University's mission.Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentialinformation.Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook and working knowledgeof Microsoft Office suite and related software.Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience.Ability to train and coach others.Problem SolvingIntuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, andapply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complexnature.Critical thinking and analytical skills.Physical and Sensory AbilitiesOccasionally required to travel to local and campuslocations.Frequently required to sit for extended periods to performdeskwork or type on a keyboard.Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicateorally.Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to moveabout the building.Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conductbusiness.Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.WORKING CONDITIONSWork EnvironmentThe working environment in which one will typically perform theessential functions of this position is a climate-controlled officesetting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.Time TypeFull timeLocationOnsite - Remote CapablePay RangeCompensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications,experience, education, skills, and certifications, along withUniversity needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarksmay be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity toensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensationstructure.The position may also be eligible for comprehensivebenefits , including health insurance, retirement plans, andtuition assistance.$80,000.00 - $110,000.00The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with TitleVII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Investigations (DTIXCI) reportsdirectly to the Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator (TIXC). TheDTIXCI assists the TIXC with the direction of the Office of EqualRights and Title IX, and the University's enforcement of the SexualMisconduct Policy and Nondiscrimination and Equal OpportunityPolicy.Primary responsibilities include shared oversight of theinvestigative processes for Office of Equal Rights and Title IXmatters. The DTIXCI will review and update policies and proceduresrelated to the process of conducting investigations for situationsthat would, if true, violate the Sexual Misconduct or Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity policy, and advise thedepartment's investigators on matters related to conductinginvestigations, writing investigation reports, and remainingcompliant with federal regulations and university policies. TheDTIXCI will also serve as an investigator, when needed, and may beutilized as a decision-maker or facilitator of informalresolutions. Candidates must clearly understand policies andprocedures relating to Title IX, Clery, VAWA, and their statecounterparts.This position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)for Clery Act purposes and a Title IX Responsible Employee underTitle IX. This designation requires annual training as well asother training requirements that the employee must complete. Anyand all training requirements will be communicated to the employee.A CSA and Title IX Responsible Employee has ongoing reportingrequirements in order to ensure compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act and Title IX regulations. Satisfactory completion andmaintenance of associated training is required. Failure to meetthese training requirements will result in disciplinary action, upto and including termination.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssist the TIXC by ensuring Liberty University's compliancewith all Virginia and federal laws related to anti-harassment andnondiscrimination for all protected classes.This includes, but isnot limited to, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972(“Title IX”); Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(“Title VI” and “Title VII”); the Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA”); Section 504 of the RehabilitationAct of 1973 (“Section 504”); Title I of the Americans withDisabilities Act (the “ADA”); the Age Discrimination in EmploymentAct of 1967, as amended by the Older Worker's Benefit ProtectionAct (the “ADEA”); the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus SecurityPolicy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the “Clery Act”), asamended by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013(“VAWA”); and Va.Code §§ 23.1-805 and 900.Remain knowledgeable of Virginia and federal laws related toanti-harassment and nondiscrimination for all protected classes,and regulatory trends in higher education.Shared oversight of department's Investigators, and theinvestigation processes of Office of Equal Rights and Title IXmatters to ensure compliance with the Policy. Conduct regular andconsistent meetings with individual investigators to ensure thereis progress in each case and that accurate documentation iskept.Collaborate with the Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Intake andSupport and the Title IX Case Manager to assure proper proceduresare followed after intakes with Complainants and Respondents,including when the TIXC or the complainant signs the formalcomplaint, and to ensure the Case Manager assigns each case to theDTIXCI's preferred investigator.Assist the Case Manager in determining which investigators areavailable for new duty assignments, including investigations,intakes for Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity policyviolation reports, and adjudications.Assist the TIXC in updating, revising, and evaluating thepolicies and procedures, internal office forms, office publications(manuals, website information, brochures, etc.), and other relatedmaterials.Investigate cases and resolve preliminary inquiries, facilitateinterim measures, and draft reports, ensuring a prompt, equitable,and neutral process for all parties that follow federal, state, andinstitutional policies and procedures when needed.Assist with Clery Act Compliance by helping with Cleryresponsibilities around campus.Responsible for understanding definitions of Prohibited Conductunder the Policy, grievance processes and complaint filingprocedures, reporting requirements for employees and students,procedures for investigation and adjudication of complaints,interim measures, appeal rights (for all parties), and prohibitionson retaliation.Act as liaison to faculty, staff, and administration regardingstudent- or employee-related problems related to Prohibited Conductunder the policies.Maintain qualifications through ongoing training andprofessional development.Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering theUniversity's mission.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position is responsible for the shared supervision of Officeof Equal Rights and Title IX Investigators.QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALSEducation andExperienceMinimum Required:In-depth understanding of campus investigations, federal lawrelated to discrimination, state law related to discrimination,evidence review and relevancy determination, investigative reportwritingA Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.Completed all relevant Title IX training related to theprofession including but not limited to: Title IX InvestigatorTraining, Report Writing Training, and any other relevanttraining.Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christianeducational mission and vision of Liberty University and itssubsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.Preferred Qualifications:A minimum of 5 years of experience in Title IX areas in highereducation, showing a progression of responsibility andleadership.A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a dynamicoffice setting.Subject Matter Expertise – Knowledge of and experience withissues to Title IX experience in a higher education settingstrongly preferred.Master's degree in human resources, student affairs, highereducation, public policy, government, criminal justice, legalstudies, or other related discipline or JD preferred.Prefer extensive working knowledge of software solutions fornon‑profits, CRM‑Relationship management software, Ellucian Banner,Maxient, or similar incident tracking or law enforcement andcompliance‑related data and recordkeeping systems.Experience with Clery Act Compliance.To obtain LU-approved driver certification, individuals must be21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver's license with aminimum of five (5) years of documented driving history, andmaintain a clean driving record.ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THEJOBCommunication and ComprehensionExceptional abilities to effectively communicate verbally andin writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.Exceptional skills in understanding, speaking, and writingEnglish to convey messages and correspond articulately andprofessionally.Possess public communication skills that allow the professionalrepresentation of Liberty University to a variety of business,government and community customers and associates.Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and strongorganizational skills.Excellent purchasing systems and computer skills.Demonstrated walk as a committed Christian.A commitment to Liberty University's mission.Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentialinformation.Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook and working knowledgeof Microsoft Office suite and related software.Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience.Ability to train and coach others.Problem SolvingIntuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, andapply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complexnature.Critical thinking and analytical skills.Physical and Sensory AbilitiesOccasionally required to travel to local and campuslocations.Frequently required to sit for extended periods to performdeskwork or type on a keyboard.Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicateorally.Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to moveabout the building.Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conductbusiness.Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.WORKING CONDITIONSWork EnvironmentThe working environment in which one will typically perform theessential functions of this position is a climate-controlled officesetting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.Time TypeFull timeLocationOnsite - Remote CapablePay RangeCompensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications,experience, education, skills, and certifications, along withUniversity needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarksmay be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity toensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensationstructure.The position may also be eligible for comprehensivebenefits , including health insurance, retirement plans, andtuition assistance.$80,000.00 - $110,000.00The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with TitleVII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications#J-18808-Ljbffr