Associate Title IX Coordinator

Reports to the Institutional Equity Officer & Title IX Coordinator and assists in the administration of the University's Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Affirmative Action programs. Develops and implements educational programs regarding protected characteristic/protected class discrimination and sexual harassment prevention, ensuring faculty, staff, and students understand their rights, and where applicable, responsibilities under the law. Oversees and coordinates investigations, responses, and resolutions to complaints, to include supervision of investigators.

• Coordinates and manages the Norman, HSC, and Tulsa Campuses Institutional Equity Office to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements in compliance with anti-discrimination laws.
• Supervises and manages the Title IX and EO intake process, grievance process, and resolutions of complaints for all campus programs.
• Meets and communicates regularly with the investigators to ensure the prompt, fair, and impartial resolution of EO and Sexual Harassment and Misconduct complaints.
• Assists the Institutional Equity Officer & Title IX Coordinator with the implementation of comprehensive and interactive online training modules for students, faculty, and staff, and tracks completion to ensure compliance with training requirements.
• Assists the Institutional Equity Officer & Title IX Coordinator with the development and implementation of ongoing training initiatives across all three campuses.
• Oversees the data maintenance system for EO, Sexual Harassment, and Misconduct complaints involving students, faculty, employees, and third parties.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of the Institutional Equity Office.

Required Education: Master's degree, AND: 

• 36 months of demonstrated experience in employee management, conducting and managing EO and Title IX compliance investigations.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 72 months of related experience in lieu of a Master's degree for a total of 108 months of experience.

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable laws including but not limited to Title VII, Title IX, Clery Act, VAWA, FERPA, ADA, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience using conflict resolution and/or mediation principles
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and train assigned staff
• Strong organization, planning and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Discretion, good judgment, and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills and the ability to summarize and present information
• Advanced composition and proofreading skills
• Demonstrated ability to remain composed, focused, and neutral in managing conflict in sensitive and highly emotional situations
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision to manage multiple tasks and an ongoing and complex caseload
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops
• Skills in the use of personal computers and related software applications
•  Ability to travel as required for investigations, training, or conferences

Certifications:

• None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a sitting position. Ability to engage in repetitive motion
• Standard office work environment.
• Position is in person. Primary location is Norman, but successful candidate will spend at least 2 - 3 days per week on the HSC OKC campus.

Departmental Preferences:

• None

Supervision: Intake Coordinator 1, Compliance Investigator 3

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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