Title IX Coordinator

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Title IX Coordinator position within the Human Resources Department. 

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon eligibility
• Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

Salary Range: $95,040 to $104,000 annually

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

The position of Title IX, ADA & EO Compliance Coordinator supports the mission of St. Thomas by coordinating the university’s nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and Title IX compliance efforts and working to strengthen a culture that supports a learning, working, and living environment that is safe, respectful, and free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of all protected classes.

The Title IX, ADA & EO Compliance Coordinator oversees the University’s compliance with the Sexual Misconduct Policy and Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy, as well as relevant state and federal laws and statutes. The Coordinator is responsible for understanding and assuring appropriate education of the St. Thomas community regarding applicable legal and regulatory requirements, as well as St. Thomas community standards, and continuously identifies and integrates best practices to prevent, address, and eliminate the recurrence of all aspects of discrimination. The Coordinator provides oversight and support in the areas of harassment, discrimination, equal opportunity, and sexual misconduct response. The Coordinator will provide guidance to the University's discrimination prevention efforts and its response to and resolution of reports of bias, harassment, and sexual misconduct in accordance with the St. Thomas sexual misconduct policy, nondiscrimination policies, and other applicable policies and applicable law.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.  Responsible for coordinating the institution's policies and programs to assure compliance with federal, state and local laws and St. Thomas community standards regarding discrimination, including, but not limited to, laws and standards regarding discrimination and sexual misconduct:

• • Keep apprised of applicable federal, state, and local laws and developments related to discrimination of all protected classes.
  • Ensure the university maintains compliant, up-to-date, and effective policies and procedures to eliminate, prevent and address the effects of unlawful sex discrimination in the university’s employment, educational and extracurricular programs and activities.
  • Be available to meet with students, faculty, and staff regarding bias and sexual misconduct issues, reports and complaints or concerns about any form of bias, discrimination or sexual misconduct.
  • Track and assess reports and complaints of bias, discrimination and sexual misconduct and related determinations to identify patterns, and use the information learned to continuously enhance awareness and prevention programs, policies and resolution processes.
  • Serve as the University’s Title IX Coordinator
  • Serve as the University’s Pregnant and Parenting Student Navigator.
  • Serve as the University Section 504/ADA Coordinator.

2.  Oversee and assure the appropriate management of the university’s response to all reports of bias, discrimination and sexual misconduct.

• • Ensure timely and appropriate application of the university’s sexual misconduct policy and procedures by (1) overseeing and monitoring the handling of reports, complaints, fact-finding, resolutions and appeals; (2) serving as the response manager for formal complaints of sexual misconduct and the related resolution process; (3) making or authorizing decisions and directing appropriate school officials regarding interim actions to protect the parties and the broader UST community when a complaint is made; (4) reviewing fact-finding reports and determinations to ensure consistency with applicable policy, procedures and practices and directing appropriate action when issues arise; and (5) maintaining official university records of sexual misconduct and other discrimination assertions, reports and complaints and the related resolution processes.
  • Work alongside campus partners to shepherd the bias incident report process. Work with campus leaders to coordinate investigation of cases and resolve concerns. For students, faculty, and staff, establish and manage a consistent process for response to reports of incidents of discrimination of any protected class, including incidents that involve ADA compliance and racial bias.
  • Ensure timely and appropriate application of other applicable university policies and procedures intended to prevent and respond to discrimination.

3.  Assure the university maintains appropriate educational programs and training regarding bias, discrimination and sexual misconduct, including:

• • In consultation with the Center for Well-Being, ensure campus community (faculty, staff, students, and others as appropriate (e.g., volunteers, licensees and contractors)) receives appropriate educational programming, primary prevention training and ongoing awareness training on issues of sexual misconduct. Training must meet federal and state legal requirements and be consistent with emerging best practices and the specific needs of St. Thomas community.
  • Ensure that all members of the St. Thomas community who are involved in handling reports of sexual misconduct receive training, at least annually, on: (1) handling of sexual misconduct reports and complaints, (2) applicable policies and procedures, and (3) applicable law and regulations. Training must meet federal and state legal requirements and be consistent with emerging best practices and the specific needs of St. Thomas community.
  • Personally attend training and engage in professional development to ensure comprehensive knowledge in all areas over which the Title IX, ADA & EO Compliance Coordinator has responsibility.

4.  Coordinate, consult, and collaborate with appropriate University offices, including Athletics, Public Safety, Student Affairs (Center for Wellbeing, Dean of Students, Residence Life), Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, The Office of General Counsel, and the Diversity, Action and Response Team (DART), to assure the university maintains a robust culture of awareness and prevention with respect to bias, discrimination and sexual misconduct.

• • Monitor effectiveness of applicable policies, procedures and training and work with appropriate university leaders to recommend changes to university policies and practices based on assessments, findings, emerging best practices and needs.
  • Identify and work with appropriate university leaders to address patterns and systemic issues related to bias, discrimination and sexual misconduct.
  • Work with other departments to ensure Title IX and sexual misconduct and anti-discrimination policies are effectively communicated to all constituencies.
  • Provide annual bias, discrimination and sexual misconduct reporting to the university community and select constituent groups, as appropriate, including but not limited to an annual Title IX, ADA & EO Compliance Coordinator Report, MOHE reporting, and contributing to Clery reporting.

5.  Develop and maintain content for the OneStThomas and external Title IX webpages.

6.  Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Five years of relevant professional experience to include any or all of the following: experience in law, education, counseling, human resources, compliance, social work, or related field working on issues related to sex discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual violence, relationship violence and/or stalking, bias.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.