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University of North Carolina at Pembroke

UNCP Director of Title IX

Position Number: 6209550
Location: Pembroke, NC
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

UNCP Director of Title IX

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the university General Counsel, the Director of Title IX plays a critical role in ensuring legal compliance. This position serves as the university's Title IX Coordinator, as defined by the US Department of Education, and provides leadership and guidance on matters of Title IX compliance and oversees the implementation, administration, and monitoring of university's compliance with Title IX and related laws and regulations and ensures the accuracy of institutional data and required reports. This position is also responsible for assisting with any necessary updates to the university's Clery Act related policies and regulations. This position supervises the Title IX office staff.

About the University
As a constituent institution of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System, UNC Pembroke is one of the diverse campuses in the nation, known for small classes, close interaction with faculty, community involvement, and inclusion. UNCP is a campus serving over 7600 students, where faculty and staff meet each individual student where they are with the tools needed to succeed. Located in the southeastern North Carolina town of Pembroke, UNCP has a rich American Indian history and is one of the safest campuses in the University of North Carolina System. UNCP is a growing university that offers personalized learning experiences and empowers students to go on to live vibrant, fulfilling lives.

To learn more about the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, visit https://www.uncp.edu/

About the Role

The job duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Reviews and coordinates any updates to the university's Title IX policies and regulations.
In consultation with appropriate university departments, annually identifies and provides Title IX training to all Mandatory Reporters (Responsible Employee), Confidential Reporters, other campus constituents and for the institution as required by law and/or policy.
Develops, implements, and documents training and educational programs for the university community (student, staff, & faculty) related to compliance with Title IX and maintains accurate records of all compliance efforts.
In consultation with the Office of General Counsel and Director of Student Conduct, provides Title IX related training to staff, faculty and administrative committees as necessary, to include applicable hearing boards.
Conducts quarterly and annual review of all formal and informal Title IX complaints and reports in order to identify and address any patterns or systematic problems that require attention and prepare and deliver reports, as necessary to Cabinet and the Board of Trustees.
Works collaboratively with various campus offices including, but not limited to, Campus Safety, General Counsel, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Facilities, Athletics, and Human Resources.
Provides ongoing consultation regarding Title IX requirements and the university's compliance program to the chancellor's cabinet, and others as appropriate.
Receives and reviews all reports/complaints of sex discrimination (including sexual assault and sexual harassment).
Coordinates in a timely manner and is responsible for the institution's response to, and investigation of, reports/complaints of alleged violations of Title IX, including implementation of appropriate resolutions procedures in accordance with federal/state regulatory requirements and university policies and regulations.
Develops prompt, thorough, and impartial investigation procedures for reports of sex discrimination.
Conducts objective confidential fact-finding investigations into reports of sex-based harassment, sex-based discrimination and related misconduct tat ensure due process for all parties, including case intake/interviews, providing resource referrals and supportive measures to all parties involved in the investigative process.
Serves as the primary contact for government inquiries from the Office of Civil Rights.
Chairs the Title IX Committee and trains and directs efforts of any university deputy Title IX
Coordinators/Investigators to ensure assigned Title IX responsibilities in accordance with all federal/state law regulatory requirements and university policies and regulations are executed.
Serves as an active member of the CARE team student support team including attending weekly meetings and supporting caseload of students.
Regularly attends Title IX education programs to ensure compliance with appropriate standards and continuously identifies and integrates best practices related to Title IX processes.
Develops content for a university Title IX webpage.
Coordinates other Compliance Office functions as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills
The successful candidate will have a master's degree in a relevant discipline or Juris Doctor from an accredited institution and a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating a clear understanding of Title IX. The candidate will also have demonstrated experience in compliance administration, investigative work, and interpreting and applying policy.

Other desired qualifications include:

Evidence of excellent written and oral communication, and human relations/interpersonal skills
Ability to work with sensitive information and in stressful situations in a professional, respectful, and collegial manner
Prior work experience in higher education
Excellent training skills, and ability to project manage and collaborate with others to achieve goals
Works with a spirit of collaboration, inclusion, respect, and collegiality to develop an environment of compliance and improved efficiency
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to plan and accomplish the objectives set forth by the Office and the University
Ability to recognize, understand, and appreciate diverse perspectives and different roles across the University
Ability to take initiative to organize and prioritize a large and diverse workload to meet stringent deadlines with little oversight
Demonstrated success developing programs and services to meet the needs of a diverse constituency
Ability to manage case and records databases (to include Maxient) to perform duties, including compiling data for reports

Special Instructions
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV/resume. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and the position remains open until filled. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Contact Information
UNCP has retained the UNC System Office executive search team to support this recruitment. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Scott Murray, director of executive search and leadership programs, at sfmurray@northcarolina.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/UNCPDirTitleIX