Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Investigations

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Investigations (DTIXCI) reports directly to the Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator (TIXC). The DTIXCI assists the TIXC with the direction of the Office of Equal Rights and Title IX, and the University’s enforcement of the Sexual Misconduct Policy and Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy.

Primary responsibilities include shared oversight of the investigative processes for Office of Equal Rights and Title IX matters. The DTIXCI will review and update policies and procedures related to the process of conducting investigations for situations that would, if true, violate the Sexual Misconduct or Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity policy, and advise the department’s investigators on matters related to conducting investigations, writing investigation reports, and remaining compliant with federal regulations and university policies. The DTIXCI will also serve as an investigator, when needed, and may be utilized as a decision-maker or facilitator of informal resolutions. Candidates must clearly understand policies and procedures relating to Title IX, Clery, VAWA, and their state counterparts.

This position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) for Clery Act purposes and a Title IX Responsible Employee under Title IX. This designation requires annual training as well as other training requirements that the employee must complete. Any and all training requirements will be communicated to the employee. A CSA and Title IX Responsible Employee has ongoing reporting requirements in order to ensure compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act and Title IX regulations. Satisfactory completion and maintenance of associated training is required. Failure to meet these training requirements will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the TIXC by ensuring Liberty University’s compliance with all Virginia and federal laws related to anti-harassment and nondiscrimination for all protected classes.This includes, but is not limited to, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”); Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VI” and “Title VII”); the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA”); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”); Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended by the Older Worker’s Benefit Protection Act (the “ADEA”); the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the “Clery Act”), as amended by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (“VAWA”); and Va.Code §§ 23.1-805 and 900.

• Remain knowledgeable of Virginia and federal laws related to anti-harassment and nondiscrimination for all protected classes, and regulatory trends in higher education.

• Shared oversight of department’s Investigators, and the investigation processes of Office of Equal Rights and Title IX matters to ensure compliance with the Policy. Conduct regular and consistent meetings with individual investigators to ensure there is progress in each case and that accurate documentation is kept.

• Collaborate with the Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Intake and Support and the Title IX Case Manager to assure proper procedures are followed after intakes with Complainants and Respondents, including when the TIXC or the complainant signs the formal complaint, and to ensure the Case Manager assigns each case to the DTIXCI’s preferred investigator.

• Assist the Case Manager in determining which investigators are available for new duty assignments, including investigations, intakes for Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity policy violation reports, and adjudications.

• Assist the TIXC in updating, revising, and evaluating the policies and procedures, internal office forms, office publications (manuals, website information, brochures, etc.), and other related materials.

• Investigate cases and resolve preliminary inquiries, facilitate interim measures, and draft reports, ensuring a prompt, equitable, and neutral process for all parties that follow federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures when needed.

• Assist with Clery Act Compliance by helping with Clery responsibilities around campus.

• Responsible for understanding definitions of Prohibited Conduct under the Policy, grievance processes and complaint filing procedures, reporting requirements for employees and students, procedures for investigation and adjudication of complaints, interim measures, appeal rights (for all parties), and prohibitions on retaliation.

• Act as liaison to faculty, staff, and administration regarding student- or employee-related problems related to Prohibited Conduct under the policies.   

• Maintain qualifications through ongoing training and professional development.

• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering the University’s mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

This position is responsible for the shared supervision of Office of Equal Rights and Title IX  Investigators.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum Required:

• In-depth understanding of campus investigations, federal law related to discrimination, state law related to discrimination, evidence review and relevancy determination, investigative report writing
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Completed all relevant Title IX training related to the profession including but not limited to: Title IX Investigator Training, Report Writing Training, and any other relevant training.
• Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Title IX areas in higher education, showing a progression of responsibility and leadership.
• A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a dynamic office setting.
• Subject Matter Expertise – Knowledge of and experience with issues to Title IX experience in a higher education setting strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree in human resources, student affairs, higher education, public policy, government, criminal justice, legal studies, or other related discipline or JD preferred.
• Prefer extensive working knowledge of software solutions for non-profits, CRM-Relationship management software, Ellucian Banner, Maxient, or similar incident tracking or law enforcement and compliance-related data and recordkeeping systems. 
• Experience with Clery Act Compliance.
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ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Exceptional abilities to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Exceptional skills in understanding, speaking, and writing English to convey messages and correspond articulately and professionally.
• Possess public communication skills that allow the professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent purchasing systems and computer skills.
• Demonstrated walk as a committed Christian.
• A commitment to Liberty University’s mission.
• Discretion and the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook and working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and related software.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience.
• Ability to train and coach others.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting.  It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.      

Time Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.