Deputy Title IX and Civil Rights Investigations Coordinator

Deputy Title IX and Civil Rights Investigations Coordinator

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

The Civil Rights Investigations Coordinator is an individual contributor who serves as a lead investigator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator and oversees all aspects of investigations by the Office for Access & Title IX, including training investigators, ensuring processes and procedures are followed, reviewing investigation plans and reports, monitoring the investigation process to improve efficiency and remove barriers to the process, and conducting investigations. This individual will also oversee the intake/triage process of Title IX and civil rights reports and ensure each report receives an appropriate response. The position reports to the Title IX Coordinator. The Civil Rights Investigations Coordinator works with all institutional populations, including students, faculty, staff, contractors, patients, affiliates, and campus visitors to ensure there is a timely and effective response to all concerns of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bias, sexual misconduct (including sexual violence), and related concerns. The Civil Rights Investigations Coordinator also develops and implements educational programs regarding discrimination and sexual harassment prevention; ensuring faculty, staff, and students understand their rights and, where applicable, responsibilities under the law. This position also supports activities and initiatives designed to foster a climate of nondiscrimination and advances inclusivity throughout the UT Southwestern campus community. This position is under a hybrid work schedule with three days in office / two days remote after initial training period.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree From an accredited college or university

Experience: 4 years of full-time professional experience conducting EEO/Title VII/Title IX compliance investigations. Subject matter expertise with Title VII, Title IX, and related federal and state laws is required. Experience facilitating educational and training programs regarding discrimination/sexual harassment/sexual misconduct prevention is required.

Preferred Education: A Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university

Experience: 5 years of experience investigating allegations of discrimination/sexual misconduct and/or sexual violence is preferred, as is experience in working with victims of sexual misconduct, domestic violence, and/or other types of trauma in a Title VII or IX investigator or attorney capacity. Experience within a healthcare, higher education, or corporate/private/in-house law firm setting preferred.