Title IX Coordinator - Human Resources & Diversity - 15055 - EXTENDED DEADLINE

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ATTENTION:

The Human Resources & Diversity Office at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Title IX Coordinator (Administrative Program Specialist or Administrative Program Specialist Senior).

JOB DETAILS:

The Title IX Coordinator will have a broad scope of responsibility in leading the University's compliance with Title IX and related legislation and policies. Further, the Title IX Coordinator will work to strengthen the University's culture that supports a safe and respectful learning, working, and living environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Four years of related work experience
• Demonstrated understanding of federal Title IX regulations, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization of 2012 (VAWA), the Clery Act, and other relevant statutes and guidance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or JD plus at least two years of relevant work experience is strongly preferred
• Experience with one or more case management databases such as Maxient
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage confidential information
• Ability to work under multiple deadlines and sensitive timelines
• Evidence of effective spoken, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including active listening
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituents, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, community partners, and law enforcement agencies
• Ability to provide effective and appropriate advice and expertise to all levels within the University community
• Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead UW Whitewater’s Title IX efforts and serve as a passionate advocate for equity and inclusion on campus and in the community.
2. Develop, implement and monitor the University's compliance program for Title IX and Title VII's prohibition of discrimination based on sex.
3. Manage the University's centralized review, safety and risk assessment, investigation and resolution of reports of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and gender-based discrimination and address any patterns or systemic problems that arise during the review of such complaints.
4. Develop and maintain a Title IX case management plan, including investigation procedures, tasks and activities for each Title IX investigation.
5. Maintain and update the case management system and database, ensuring all reports and investigations of sexual harassment and violence are accurately recorded and tracked in the database.
6. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary university offices and personnel to provide information, support, resources, interim remedies and accommodations to university students, faculty and staff.
7. Provide or cooperate with other university offices to provide engaging and effective training, education and prevention programs related to sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender discrimination and other related topics.
8. Review, update and maintain university policies and procedures for providing prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints of conduct that violates Title IX and the University's prohibition of sexual harassment.
9. Review for compliance all college, department and unit-level policies, procedures, guidelines, rules, handbooks and other publications that provide information regarding sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and gender-based discrimination.
10. Provide or facilitate consultation and technical assistance to students, faculty and staff regarding their rights and obligations under Title IX.
11. Collaborate with and maintain strong relationships with campus and local law enforcement agencies and community resources.
12. Prepare and publish an annual report summarizing the number, nature, and disposition of reports of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and gender-based discrimination and describing the University's education and prevention activities related.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater (http://www.uww.edu) is the largest regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation as a high quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-Whitewater is located in the community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in more than 50 majors housed within four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be found at: www.uww.edu/strategic-plan. It has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin.

UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by 01/18/2019 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1024 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position, please contact:

Victoria Johnson
Human Resources Assistant
johnsonv@uww.edu
262-472-5542

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest indicating why Title IX is important on a University Campus
• A separate list of the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references

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