Director - Equity and Title IX / Title IX Coordinator

Salary: $79,868.00 - $106,490.00 Annually
Location : 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2504037
Division: VP People & Culture
Department: Equal Opportunity Affirmative Actio
Opening Date: 03/05/2025
Closing Date: 3/24/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
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Position Announcement

Utah Valley University (UVU) is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to lead our Equity and Title IX Office and ensure compliance with civil rights laws and regulations.

Job Summary: The Director of Equity and Title IX will oversee the institution's efforts to prevent and address discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. This role involves managing investigations, providing training and education, and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. The Director will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to promote an equitable campus environment.

Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Equity and Title IX Office, including personnel, budgets, and office operations. Conduct investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. Develop and deliver training programs related to civil rights compliance and Title IX. Interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, and guidance documents. Advise senior leaders on civil rights compliance, investigations, and policy development. Establish and maintain productive working relationships with students, staff, and faculty. Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Track and analyze incident trends, compliance efforts, and training programs using technology and case management systems.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field (e.g., law, public administration, higher education administration, human resources or a related field.)
• At least five (5) years of experience in civil rights compliance, Title IX administration, employee relations, student affairs, HR investigations, or a related field.
• Experience conducting investigations into discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, or other civil rights matters ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.
• Experience interpreting and applying civil rights laws and regulations such as Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, VAWA, and the Clery Act.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school or additional years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a higher education setting, particularly in compliance, student affairs, or legal administration.
• Supervisory or leadership experience managing staff, overseeing investigations, or leading compliance initiatives.
• Nationally recognized certification or training in Title IX, civil rights investigations, or compliance (e.g., NACUA, ATIXA, or equivalent certification).

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance related to compliance with nondiscrimination and civil rights laws, including but not limited to Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, VAWA, and the Clery Act.
• Knowledge of best practices and methodologies for investigations, evidence analysis, trauma-informed interviewing, adjudication, and resolution of civil rights violations.
• Knowledge of administrative practices in higher education
• Knowledge of conflict resolution methodologies and techniques.

Skills

• Proficiency in conducting investigations, including fact-finding, interviewing, and analyzing evidence.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for evaluating findings, compliance issues, and policy applications.
• Proficiency in drafting reports, policies, and written communications related to compliance and civil rights matters.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external agencies.
• Experience overseeing and administering training programs relating to civil rights issues in higher education.
• Proficiency in conflict resolution and negotiation techniques to address complex disputes and compliance-related concerns.
• Experience managing personnel, budgets, and office operations to ensure efficient and effective program administration.
• Proficiency in using technology and case management systems to track investigations, incident trends, compliance efforts, and training programs.

Abilities

• Interpret, analyze, and apply complex laws, regulations, and guidance documents to assess their impact on university policies and procedures.
• Select, develop, implement, and maintain tools for managing, tracking, documenting, and assessing, reports and compliance-related processes, projects, and programs.
• Effectively communicate complex legal, policy, and compliance-related information to diverse constituencies within a university environment.
• Consult with and advise senior leaders and decision-makers on civil rights compliance, investigations, and policy development.
• Develop and present effective training programs for large and small groups across all constituencies, including in-person and web-based formats.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance
• Work independently in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, managing multiple responsibilities with precision and accountability.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with mature judgment, discretion, and professionalism in compliance with legal and institutional requirements.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with students, staff, and faculty, ensuring open communication and responsiveness to inquiries.
• Foster a professional reputation that promotes credibility, trust, and respect across various audiences.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in civil rights compliance, Title IX administration, employee relations, HR investigations, or related fields?

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