Title IX Coordinator

Title: Title IX Coordinator


Employee Classification: Title IX Coordinator


Campus: University of North Texas


Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin


SubDivision-Department: UNT-Equal Opportunity Office


Department: UNT-Equal Opportunity Office-210100


Job Location: Denton


Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications


FTE: 1.000000


Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible


About Us - Values Overview


Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at .

Department Summary


The UNT System Human Resources Department is one department made of a team of teams that supports various constituencies and component institutions within our UNT System Enterprise while working together to achieve the vision of becoming an enterprise that is values-driven and customer-focused with an emphasis on excellence, curiosity, and innovation. There are exciting things on the horizon, and we are looking for experienced and innovative HR professionals to join our journey.


Position Overview


Serves as the UNT university official responsible for knowledge of Title IX regulations, OCR reporting requirements, and related federal compliance frameworks. responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing compliance with all aspects of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) and Campus SaVe Act. Skilled in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting sensitive case data to produce accurate, timely compliance reports. Ability to maintain secure, detailed records and use data systems to monitor case progress, identify trends, and support institutional decisionmaking. Proven capacity to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for leadership while ensuring adherence to confidentiality and regulatory standards. Responsible for monitoring the ongoing publication of the university's related regulations and policies, compliant investigation of complaints and overall activities for compliance with Title IX requirements; and assuring dissemination of the grievance procedure.

While this position is hybrid, the majority of the work week will be present on-campus. The schedule is dependent on programming, events, training, etc., and will fluctuate as needed.


Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field, and 3 years of experience investigating and resolving allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, or administering a comprehensive Title IX compliance program; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


*Demonstrated knowledge of non-discrimination laws and regulations, including Title IX, Title VII (Civil Rights compliance) and all related areas of Equal Opportunity, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, discrimination, related retaliation and other applicable laws and regulations and experience in complaint resolutions and investigations
*Demonstrated knowledge of Title IX, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), ADA/Section 504, Campus SaVE Act, Title VII and Clery Act
*Ability to design, update and deliver Title IX training (workshops, webinars, compliance briefings) for employees, students and Title IX and Equal Opportunity (EO) team members
*Comprehensive working knowledge of all Human Resources/Employee Relations, Faculty and Student functions
*Experience assessing compliance obligations in an academic, research, or another complex compliance environment
*Ability to ensure meticulous documentation of all Title IX related matters, consistent with law and regulatory expectations for reporting and data analytics
*Strong investigation and project management skills including writing, research, organization, and prioritization abilities


Preferred Qualifications


*Five years of experience investigating and resolving allegations of sexual misconduct/sexual violence, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation or in administering a comprehensive program addressing Title IX compliance; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.
*PHR, SPHR
*SHRM-CP or SCP


Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Serves as Title IX Coordinator as designated by the UNT president.
• Ensures prompt, equitable and impartial Title IX processes for all students, faculty, staff and third parties. Maintains appropriate separation of responsibilities for coordinators, investigators, and decision-makers. Receives and oversees investigation of complaints of sexual misconduct, discrimination, sexual harassment, and related retaliation. Directs effective responses to reports of sexual misconduct. Leads the informal resolution process for related reports.
• Working in close collaboration with the AVC of EO, EO Director, Human Resources, Faculty Affairs and Student and Academic Affairs to facilitate appropriate supportive measures, information resolution and other related actions Title IX and sanctioning.
• Prepares and delivers awareness, education, and prevention training and activities to members of the UNT community. Responsible for the delivery and continuous development of training for students (including orientation) and faculty and staff. Works closely with UNT Student Activity programs related to awareness events on campus (this includes tabling events). Disseminates educational materials, including printed and web-based, on Title IX rights, responsibilities, and campus and external resources. Provides consultations to individuals about reporting options, processes, rights, and resources available at UNT and in the community. Responsible for maintenance of related webpage content and all distributed communication (flyers, brochures, publications, etc.)
• Assesses Title IX compliance programming, in collaboration with Student Affairs and other institutional departments. Leads the strategic vision, implementation, and assessment of Title IX compliance for the institution.
• Prepares quarterly and compliance reports for the President, and annual reports for the Board of Regents and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Collaborates with other institutional compliance subject matter experts to review and develop regulations, policies and procedures and make change recommendations to leadership. Stays informed of pending and final changes to legislation and other laws or regulations.
• Manages the formal grievance processes including resolution provisions for live hearings. Maintains grievance files, disposition reports and other records regarding Title IX compliance and in coordination with the Case Manager.
• Responsible for reviewing and revision of all related policies and procedures. Prioritizes compliance requirements, analyzes compliance data, and coordinates compliance committees and educational presentations. Develop effective written communications and guidance documents for distribution.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule


Generally, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm


Driving University Vehicle


No


Security Sensitive


This is a Security Sensitive Position.


Special Instructions


Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.


Benefits


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EEO Statement


The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.