University Compliance Officer & Title IX Coordinator

Department
Office of General Counsel

Job Posting Title
University Compliance Officer & Title IX Coordinator

Job Description

Responsible for University compliance including, but not limited to Clery Report, Title IX, VII, VI (and other civil rights laws and regulations), HEOA, EEO Officer, investigating student, faculty, and staff related concerns to include discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct, and related policy and compliance work.

OTHER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties

• Manage the daily responsibilities of Compliance, EEO Office, and Title IX Coordinator, including conducting the Title IX investigations on campus, and engage in related planning, policy, and risk mitigation/compliance work.
• Serve as University Clery Officer and University HEOA Officer and complete reports. 
• Contact all parties involved with complaints or concerns and provide them with information about resources and the investigatory process. Interview the complainant, respondent, and potential witnesses.
• Gather and secure relevant documentation. Keep accurate and thorough records and notes of investigatory process. Develop comprehensive reports.
• Investigate sexual and discriminatory harassment concerns for students and student organizations, including alleged sexual assaults, and serve as the lead investigator for student cases involving faculty, staff and student grievances concerning Title IX.
• Create and deliver training efforts related to sexual assault/sexual harassment education and prevention.
• Review and ensure University policies, procedures, protocols and practices are in compliance with Title IX regulations, and work to ensure matters within purview of Compliance Office are informed by current federal and state laws and regulations and support the University compliance environment.
• Provide consultation, training, and education on Title IX, EEO, and other compliance regulations and matters, and disseminate related material.
• Train and facilitate other Title IX investigators and stakeholders and coordinate/delegate cases and reporting as appropriate. Assist in maintaining statistics and data for reporting purposes.
• Work with the Behavioral Intervention Team to intervene as needed.

Additional Duties:

• Assist with Student Affairs, Human Resources and General Counsel’s programs and services and partner with other University areas to provide education and prevention efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and four years of professional experience required. Background knowledge and training in Title IX and other federal and state non-discrimination laws is preferred, and will be required within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master Degree is preferred.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with the higher education environment, and risk management or general compliance concerns relating to students and/or employees, is preferred.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with university or other organizational grievance processes and investigations, and experience with dispute resolution, is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and written, as well as excellent judgment.
• Ability to work on complex matters, understanding and integrating resources and objectives, applicable rules/policies/procedures, and independent or professional judgment, in an efficient and confidential (if needed) manner.

Environment Conditions
General office conditions; exposed to moderate noise levels.

Benefits:  Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

Potential Salary Range:

Dependent on experience and qualifications.

Appointment Date:  Anticipated June 2024

Application Deadline: Review of applications will commence on May 16, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled or search is closed.

Application Process:  To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS .  

Required Application Documents:  Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and names and contact information for three professional references.

Please submit application documents in one PDF file.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name: Amy Schaffer

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (785) 628-4175

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.