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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Reporting And Response Coordinator And Senior Title Ix Officer

Providence, RI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

Brown University is a prestigious institution committed to equity and compliance. The Reporting and Response Coordinator and Senior Title IX Officer plays a central role in overseeing and managing reports of discrimination and harassment, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies, and providing training and support to the university community.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a key team member in the University's compliance with federal and state civil rights laws

Oversee, manage and respond to reports of protected class discrimination and harassment, including sexual and gender-based misconduct

Serve as the primary recipient of all reports and complaints, initial contact person, and manage all resolution processes

Work closely with the Director of Investigations and Title IX Coordinator to make initial recommendations as well as evaluate and respond to reports

Serve as the primary entry point for University community members and other covered parties to report or seek information on University's policies related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct and seek and receive support and interim measures

Have independent decision making as to the initial disposition of matters within OECR and authority to determine and implement supportive measures on behalf of the Director of Investigations and Title IX Coordinator

Develop informational materials and implement training programs for faculty, staff, and students on reporting and adjudication processes related to equal opportunity, non-discrimination, Title IX and other related topics

Qualification

Title IX knowledgeDiscrimination laws knowledgeCase managementTrauma-informed practicesMaxient softwarePublic speakingAnalytical skillsConflict resolutionInterpersonal skillsTime management

Required

Master's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to the primary duties and responsibilities of the position plus one (1) to three (3) years of related experience in conducting intake of matters, overseeing the progress of matters, setting and meeting deadlines, and public speaking in a higher education, non-profit or other relevant setting

An equivalent combination of experience and education may be used to evaluate candidates who do not expressly meet the minimum qualifications listed above

In depth knowledge of the federal and state laws pertaining to gender-based discrimination and harassment and sexual misconduct, as they apply to colleges and universities including Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 (Title IX), the Jeanne Clery Act of 1990 (Clery Act), the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA), all as amended where applicable, and other federal and state laws, regulations and court decisions

Demonstrated ability to apply above educational civil rights laws to individual reports and complaints, often identifying and applying general principles of those laws to any given situation

Ability to quickly and competently assess and respond to situations to determine the appropriate response

Demonstrated experience and ability in managing confidential information and independently and efficiently managing a significant caseload