The University of Akron · 20 hours ago
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Support and Case Management
Akron, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expThe University of Akron is seeking a Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Support and Case Management. This role facilitates the initial response to reports of gender-based misconduct and ensures the fair administration of university protocols regarding sexual misconduct.
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Responsibilities
Administer the UA protocols and procedures for responding to reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment and gender discrimination. Provide client centered, empathetic care and counsel to students in need of support. Coordinate referrals to UA departments as outlined in UA grievance procedures. Upon request the DSCM will also provide care and support for faculty, student athlete, law students, University guests, or students from branch campuses
Manage client cases for survivors of sexual assault and targets of sexual harassment. Provide private and professional care to promote success. Use online databases to track student behaviors, concerns and institutional response. Participate in assessment of University efforts to respond and prevent violence and misconduct. Generate reports that outline response and prevention efforts
Conduct inquiries in support formal grievance investigations for allegations of gender-based misconduct or behaviors prohibited by Title IX. This includes scheduling, assisting with, or conducting procedural consultations, informal-resolution meetings, interviews, pre-hearing or hearings. In this role the DSCM will be cross-trained to assist team members whose core responsibility is to conduct grievance investigations
Liaison with academic departments, administrative units, faculty, staff and students to provide supportive measures of assistance, promote awareness of and compliance with Title IX, Clery Act, and related federal and state sexual violence prevention laws
Other duties as assigned by the Title IX Coordinator and in support of the Dean of Students Office
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree
Requires a minimum of 4 years progressive experience working in a student services function advising and/or counseling students
Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the University student support and services including: academic advising and degree requirements; student financial aid; student conduct; ADA compliance; Help-A-Zip, CARE and related intervention initiatives
Must demonstrate competence and comfort with: survivors of sexual assault, trauma informed care; empathic response; FERPA and public records laws; UA sexual harassment policy, private/confidential assistance; and while working with all genders, and identities
Must demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and ability to develop/maintain trust of colleagues and demonstrate the capacity to build coalitions and support across differences
Preferred
Prior working experience dealing with issues of Title IX or civil rights grievances preferred
Master's degree is preferred
Company
The University of Akron
The University of Akron is a public research university that focuses on polymers, advanced materials, and engineering.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.33MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGar Foundation
2024-10-31Grant· $2M
2018-03-02Grant· $0.03M
2016-11-01Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Sarah Kelly
Vice President Human Resources/CHRO
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