Assistant Director of Access and Belonging Title IX Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

George Fox University's Office of Inclusive Excellence is seeking a trustworthy, compassionate, and effective leader to serve as our Assistant Director of Access and Belonging / Title IX Coordinator.

About the Job:

The Assistant Director of Access and Belonging / Title IX Coordinator will serve as part of the Inclusive Excellence team and report to the AVP for Inclusive Excellence. This leader will oversee university efforts in Title IX education, prevention, response and compliance and contribute to providing strategic vision and planning as it relates to equity and access for all members of our community. The work of the Assistant Director of Access and Belonging / Title IX Coordinator will occur in collaboration with various departments and campus partners and will have wide-spread influence over the student and employee experience.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading institutional efforts on trauma-informed Title IX/sexual misconduct administration, compliance, and educational programming efforts.
  • Ensuring proper case coordination and assignment of deputy coordinator roles.
    
  • Providing leadership and strategic development of the Sexual Misconduct CARE Team and processes.
    
  • Providing consultations and making recommendations to university departments regarding Title IX compliance.
    
  • Helping build a culture of care and through education, programming and training.
    
• In partnership with The Office of People and Culture, providing support and services in response to incidents of employee misconduct.
  
• Ensuring related policies and procedures meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
  
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
  
• Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

A day in the life of this position:

The daily life of the Assistant Director of Access and Belonging / Title IX Coordinator includes: team/individual meetings with staff, Title IX incident coordination/training/consultation, leadership development activities, collaborative work with other departments, and conducting training.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or equivalent related experience.
  
• A minimum of 3-5 years of related experience.
  
• Thorough knowledge of Title IX processes, procedures, and compliance.
  
• A high level of intercultural competence, a people-centered mindset, and experience and interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds.
  
• The ability to manage a number of different tasks concurrently, prioritizing effectively.
  
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to build networks.
  
• Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills.
  
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Job information:

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours (1.0 FTE) - Monday through Friday
• Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment.
• Supervisor: Associate Vice President, Inclusive Excellence

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from candidates with backgrounds that are underrepresented on our faculty.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-centered: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.
  

Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume :

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!

**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.