Associate Vice President, Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

About Cornell University

We have taken to heart the revolutionary spirit that founded our university and encourage each other to pursue unpredicted lines of thinking in order to effect change on local and international scales.

Nestled in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Ithaca is a unique college town that is consistently rated as a top area to live, work and study. As the federal land-grant institution for New York state, Cornell has been part of the fabric of Ithaca since our founding in 1865. As a university founded to be a place where “…any person can find instruction in any study,” diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect, and feel empowered to engage in any community conversation. As a member of the Cornell University community, it is important to recognize our shared responsibility to each other to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all.

About the Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX

Cornell is committed to upholding the civil rights of all community members and fostering learning, living, and working environments of equal opportunity, fairness, and accessibility. The university has entrusted the Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX’s team of 11 staff with ensuring these commitments are met through policy and process, prevention and training, data collection and analysis, and incident response and resolution.

As a people manager and university leader you will model and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing by fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and navigate work and life’s challenges because they belong and have the tools and support they need.

All people leaders are expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by being trustworthy; respecting all individuals; being flexible; supporting work/life integration as well as healthy boundaries; inviting new ideas, alternatives, and perspectives; speaking up and acting if others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and recognizing the contributions of others. The Staff Skills for Success and Leadership Skills for Success are foundational to what is expected of every employee and leader working at Cornell. These skills are essential for individual and organizational success.

The Opportunity

We seek an Associate Vice President (AVP), Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX who leads with vision and interest in making their imprint and impact for the greater good of the Cornell community.

The AVP Office of Institutional Equity and Title is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local civil rights laws (e,g., Title IX, VAWA/Clery, Title VII, ADA, EO 11246, NYS Education Law Article 129-B) as well as related regulatory requirements and University policies. This position also provides a strategic vision and leadership for OIETIX, administers the University’s civil rights policy (Policy 6.4) and several other policies, and supervises OIETIX staff including the University Title IX Coordinator. You will provide guidance and support to the Title IX Coordinator with the University’s Title IX efforts across its several campuses and serve as a central resource for all Cornell University constituencies on the wide range of issues addressed by Cornell University Bias, Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual and Related Misconduct policies (Policy 6.4).

Coordinating the university’s efforts across its many colleges and divisions is a key part of the AVP, Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX responsibilities. In addition to collaborating with colleagues across all levels and divisions of Cornell University, this role will partner most closely with these individuals, offices, and divisions:

• Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer and their HR leadership group

• Presidential Advisors for Diversity and Equity (PADE)

• ADA Coordinator Team and Medical Leaves Administration

• Office of General Counsel

• University College/Unit Human Resources

• Division of Student and Campus Life (“SCL”), including Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, Residential Life and Housing, the Skorton Center for Health Initiatives, Dean of Students Office, Athletics, and SCL Communications

• The Graduate School

• Cornell University Police Department

What We Need

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

• Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences and working with diverse constituencies.

• Proven experience connecting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing practices to business goals.

• Master’s degree and more than 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Success in leading, managing, coaching, and mentoring staff.

• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret relevant federal and state law and regulations.

• Understanding of how legal requirements are administered through institutional policies and processes in a higher education setting.

• A sharp understanding of the ways in which the conversation around Title IX and other relevant laws is rapidly evolving nationwide and an ability to anticipate potential issues before they arise.

• Sensitivity to and a thorough understanding of the many experiences and expressions of trauma caused by sexual violence and harassment.

• Strong written and oral communication, presentation, organizational, planning, analytical, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to demonstrate leadership, build rapport, work collaboratively with, and navigate complex issues across constituencies on and off campus, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

• Sensitivity to and an understanding of the many experiences on college campuses related to protected status and intersectionality.

• High degree of discretion and the ability to maintain confidential information.

• Talent for active listening as well as experience facilitating difficult conversations with and among a wide range of constituencies.

• Exercises sound judgment and clear and steady commitment to the highest and best principles, particularly when faced with complex, ambiguous, and highly charged situations.

• Proven record as a strong leader and manager of people.

• Ability to interact with people of different levels of the organization and from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree, particularly a Juris Doctorate.

• Proven Title IX and VAWA/Clery experience.

• Proven ability to interpret the federal and state laws regarding civil rights, discrimination, harassment, and affirmative action in a university setting.

• Experience managing a budget.

Rewards and Benefits

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay.

• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards.

• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.

• Cornell’s impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance Program.

This position is open until filled but only applications received by Friday, July 31, 2023, can be assured full consideration. Applications should include a detailed letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae/resume. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Carolyn Chow, Talent Acquisition Partner, cc2654@cornell.edu.

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University Job Title:

Senior Director Institutional Equity/Title IX

Job Family:

Administration

Level:

I

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$165,839.00 – $202,692.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid Remote

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Carolyn Chow

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• Prior relevant work or industry experience

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)

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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university’s mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

2023-06-23