Summary

Supports the University’s Title IX compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations and other legal guidance, including but not limited to Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, VAWA (Violence Against Women Act), ADA/Section 504, and the Clery Act and acts as a resource for student affairs on various issues and initiatives

Diversity and Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Under the direction of the Title IX coordinator or their designee, investigates reports of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation in a timely, thorough, and professional manner including conducting interviews with various stakeholders and documenting interviews through comprehensive, written investigative reports
• Assists with case management, data collection and analysis, policy development and university community outreach and training
• Supports individual and community needs during campus crisis incidents, providing and educating students and employees on available resources
• Reviews relevant information and evidence gathered throughout investigations and recommends action based on investigative findings
• Assists with developing and maintaining Title IX policies and procedures
• Provides periodic status updates to the Title IX coordinator and assists with identifying and preventing systemic problems
• Creates, implements and conducts Title IX, prohibited discrimination and harassment and preventative education trainings and outreach
• Collaborates with campus partners to coordinate and implement prevention and educational programming
• Assists with implementing interim and supportive measures for students, staff and faculty members as required under VAWA/Title IX
• Collaborates with the campus CARE team to respond to, address and coordinate care for student needs and concerns as they relate to matters impacting mental health issues, bias incidents or problematic substance abuse
• Maintains records of complaints, investigations and outcomes, and maintains database of reports related to prohibited discrimination and harassment and complaints based on protected classes
• Maintains current knowledge of Title IX and other federal and state civil rights laws and regulations, and creates procedures to maintain compliance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Moderate amount of experience working in investigations, student conduct, student affairs, equal employment opportunity (EEO), human resources in higher education or other related experience

Please note: Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Charlotte Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.