Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator

Closes: Open Until Filled

Job Type:Full time
Exempt

Location:Wooster, OH

About The College of Wooster:

Wooster offers an excellent,
comprehensive liberal arts education, culminating in a rigorous senior project, in which each student works one-on-one with a faculty mentor
to conceive, organize and complete a significant research project on a topic of the student’s own choosing. Through this distinctive
program, every Wooster student develops abilities valued by employers and graduate schools alike: independent judgment, analytical ability,
creativity, project-management and time-management skills, and strong written and oral communication skills. Founded in 1866, the college
enrolls approximately 2,000 students.

The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes: Health, Dental, Retirement,
and Tuition Remission.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for overseeing the
development and/or revision, implementation, training, and compliance with equity processes, including sex- and gender-related equity (Title
IX), race, ethnicity, religion, ADA, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervise Director of Prevention and Advocacy and Title IX and
  Civil Rights Investigator (either in-house or contract) and oversee investigations
• Oversee staffing of initial outreach to
  complainants and respondents, as well as supportive follow-up.
• Supervise provision of supportive measures, through support people
  and Campus Safety
• Lead weekly bias report meeting, in which all ongoing student-based complaints are discussed and reviewed
• Collaborate with the Academic Resource Center and Human Resources to develop and/or review policies and processes related to ADA
  accommodations for students and employees.
• Collaborate with the VPEID to monitor the College environment for equity-related issues
  to be addressed, particularly those that may be addressed through and/or have policy and/or process implications
• Oversee and
  coordinate training opportunities for staff, faculty, and students regarding complaints and equity resolution processes
• Engage with
  staff, faculty, and students around concerns with equity resolution processes and feedback on ongoing revisions to equity processes. As a
  component of this, sit on and participate in Scot Council
• Engage in targeted compliance reviews, including planned Title IX equity
  analysis within Divisions and departments.
• Partner with the VPEID, as well as HR and the Provost to develop, pilot, and subsequently
  maintain equity training for all search committees (faculty & staff)
• Convene and lead the student-focused Campus Care Team to
  assist with equitable treatment of all students of concern
• Maintain deep relationships with DOS, HR, the Provost’s Office, CDI,
  Academic Resource Center, and VPEID to ensure that equity processes continually improved for hiring, promotion, accommodation and resolution
  of complaints and concerns.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Master’s degree
in a field related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Equivalent work experience strongly preferred.

OTHER
QUALIFICATIONS

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; strong organizational skills; the ability to
manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly
required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee
frequently is required to stand, walk, and climb stairs. The individual must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally
lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is usually quiet
to moderate. Position requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

Additional Information:

The
College of Wooster does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition,
political affiliation, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, disability, age, marital
status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence
victim status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy, or by state, local, or federal law. All offers of employment
are subject to verification of the legal right to work in the United States as required by federal law. The College of Wooster is committed
by policy and practice to diversity, equity and inclusion. For more information see our nondiscrimination policy.

Application Instructions:

For highest consideration please
submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references which includes name, telephone number and email address.

To
apply, visit https://wooster.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=163604&CNTRNO=0&TSTMP=0

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