Title IX, Title VI, and Hazing Prevention Coordinator - Student Life

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Job Description Summary
Miami University, a vibrant 4-year public university in southwest Ohio, is seeking an innovative and experienced leader to oversee Title IX, Title VI, and anti-hazing compliance and oversight across the university. This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary, collaborative leader with a passion for creating and sustaining a healthy, positive , and safe culture for students, faculty, and staff, free from harassment and discrimination. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable, organized, engaging, and collaborative.

The Title IX, Title VI, and Hazing Prevention Coordinator is a critical position responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of Miami's compliance with Title IX, Title VI, and state and federal laws related to hazing. The Coordinator will play a key role in policy development, prevention, education, response, and investigation related to these areas. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Student Life, and serving as the central point of contact university-wide, this role requires a deep understanding of relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and best practices, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across the university. The Coordinator will provide dotted-line supervision and guidance to Deputy Title IX Coordinators embedded in key departments.

Job Description
Responsibilities:

• Compliance Management:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain clear and comprehensive policies, procedures, and practices related to Title IX, Title VI, and hazing prevention and response.
  • Ensure University compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance, including Title IX, the Clery Act, VAWA, Title VI, and state and federal anti-hazing laws.
  • Maintain accurate records and data related to complaints, investigations, and resolutions.
  • Monitor and analyze legal and regulatory developments and recommend policy and procedural updates.

• Prevention and Education:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive prevention and education strategy for students, faculty, and staff on Title IX, Title VI, and hazing prevention.
  • Conduct training sessions, workshops, and presentations to foster a campus culture that is free from discrimination, harassment, and hazing. Ensure training is accessible, engaging, and culturally relevant.
  • Create and maintain a comprehensive and user-friendly website and disseminate educational materials and resources.
  • Work with the Office of Community Standards and with Human Resources to provide training for adjudication officers.
  • Work with Student Life offices, Intercollegiate Athletics, student organizations and other stakeholders to provide training and programming to prevent and address hazing behaviors, foster safe and inclusive environments, and promote ethical leadership within student organizations and institutions.?

• Response and Investigation:
  • Oversee and coordinate the intake, investigation, and resolution of complaints involving students, faculty, and staff related to Title IX, Title VI, and hazing, ensuring fair, impartial, and timely processes. This includes providing guidance and support to investigators and decision-makers.
  • Serve as on-call backup for the Deputy Title IX coordinators as needed.
  • Work with the Office of General Counsel, Office of Community Standards, Office of Human Resources, and Deputy Title IX Coordinators to develop investigation plans, including interviews of parties and witnesses, gather and analyze evidence, and prepare written investigative reports.
  • Develop and improve structured informal response options for campus community in response to Title VI community complaints.

• Support and Advocacy:
  • Ensure compliance with the obligation to provide support, resources, and referrals to individuals affected by Title IX violations, Title VI violations, and hazing.
  • Ensure that complainants and respondents are informed of their rights and options.
  • Coordinate with campus and community partners to provide appropriate support services.

• Leadership responsibilities
  • Provide indirect supervision, guidance and support related to the Title IX related responsibilities of four Deputy Title IX Coordinators (for students, employees, Intercollegiate Athletics, and Regionals), and promote regular communication among the Title IX team.
    • Organize workflow and ensure staff understand their duties or delegated tasks. Ensure the consistency, accuracy and timely completion of their work.
    • Provide and develop training opportunities. Create and conduct staff performance evaluations in partnership with their direct supervisors.
    • Communicate key issues and information to staff.
    • Provide fair, constructive, and timely feedback.

• Data Collection, Assessment, and Reporting:
  • Collect and analyze data to identify trends and inform prevention efforts.
  • Assess the efficiency of processes and systems and make data-informed recommendations for improvement.
  • Work with MUPD to prepare and submit required reports to federal and state agencies, including Clery Act reporting.

• Collaboration and Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with other University departments, including student conduct, MUPD, Human Resources, and General Counsel, to ensure a coordinated response.
  • Serve on relevant University committees and task forces.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and advocacy organizations in Oxford and the surrounding community.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required AND a minimum of 4 years of experience in Title IX administration, student conduct, administrative law or a related field, preferably in a higher education setting.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Title IX, Title VI, VAWA, and the Clery Act, and familiarity with state and/or national anti-hazing laws and regulations.
• Strong understanding of due process, trauma-informed practices, and restorative justice principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to interact effectively and sensitively with individuals at all levels of the university.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• The ability to build trust and work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in student affairs, counseling, social work, human resources, or a related field, or Juris Doctor.
• At least 7 years of post-bachelor’s experience in higher education administration or administrative law.
• Experience in developing and delivering effective training and educational programs.
• Experience as a Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Coordinator, investigator, or other decision-maker.
• Experience with Maxient or other student conduct database software.
• Experience conducting investigations, including interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, and writing reports.
• Experience supervising or providing guidance to others.

 

Required Application Documents

Resume/CV, and cover letter

 

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify.

 

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

 

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

 

Clery Act
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

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