Indiana Wesleyan University Marion , IN 46953
Posted 3 weeks ago
Summary of Position: The Director of Risk Management & Title IX Coordinator will have primary responsibility for the University's business compliance, business policy, crisis management and business continuity program, assessing and identifying risks that could impede the reputation, safety, security, or financial success of IWU. The individual serving in this role will also serve as the University's Title IX Coordinator.
Duties and Responsibilities
RISK MANAGEMENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and enact a broad University-wide compliance program by staying well-informed about compliance-related issues affecting higher education institutions, utilizing creativity and best practices for encouraging compliance with the University's internal and external compliance obligations
Identify resources to help staff be aware of and concerned with compliance objectives in a way that helps with their daily work. Be a resource for compliance owners offering insights and guidance
Build and maintain relationships with professional organizations and peers at other institutions as resources for insights and feedback concerning the compliance program effectiveness. Additional connections will be sought with external groups and associations which support higher education and compliance advocacy
Maintain and coordinate the University's compliance calendar giving reminders of timing and task requirements and soliciting confirmation when tasks are completed
Propose corrective action steps in the event of non-compliance and coordinate with University Counsel and other peers to form appropriate responses to any external agency
Maintain the University's music licensing portfolio, including all periodic reporting
Disseminate information pertaining to proposed regulation and policy changes to IWU compliance owners to spark their awareness
Drafts, reviews, and approves institutional policies and maintains the University Policy Warehouse
Chair a University's Compliance Council--collaboratively engaging compliance owners, encouraging team support for the University's compliance responsibilities as a whole
Oversees the development, implementation, and ongoing training and maintenance of IWU emergency operations, crisis communication, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning (Institutional Resilience Plan) - (Essential)
Implement the University's Conflict of Interest policy and lead the annual disclosure and reporting requirements with impacted University constituents
Coordinates with legal counsel on a project basis
Manages the departmental budget
Serves on the Campus Emergency Task Force and other related groups as needed/invited
TITLE IX COORDINATOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate Title IX efforts including the development, implementation, and monitoring of appropriate disclosures, policies, procedures and practices designed to comply with federal and state legislation, regulation, and case law requiring the prompt and equitable resolution of all complaints pursuant to Title IX
Provide ongoing leadership, training, consultation, and technical assistance on Title IX and associated exemptions for all students and employees, with specialized training content for Deputy Coordinators, hearing officers/boards, investigators, advisors, campus law enforcement and appeals officers
Develop and disseminate educational materials, including brochures, posters, and web-based materials that inform members of the school or campus community (students, faculty, administers, staff, and parents) of Title IX rights, responsibilities and resources both within and external to school/campus premises
Oversee prompt, effective, and equitable intake, investigation, processing, issuing of findings of fact, and timely resolution of all instances of sex discrimination made known to responsible employees, reporting offices, and/or reported or filed by students, faculty, employees, third parties, or by members of the broader community
Provide guidance and assistance to alleged victims of sexual violence and sex discrimination including referral to support resources, notice of right to file internal grievances, notice of the right to grieve to the US Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, and notice of the right to report incidents to law enforcement - (Essential)
Organize and maintain grievance files, disposition reports, and other records regarding Title IX compliance, including annual reports of the number and nature of filed complaints and the disposition of said complaints, data collection, climate assessment, pattern monitoring
Maintain and develop the University Title IX portal/website
Chair a Title IX Task Force and participate in other related groups as needed/invited
SECONDARY RISK MANAGEMENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews and analyzes regulations on a variety of issues in order to determine institutional obligations
Contributes to the design of risk and compliance education for University staff
Assist with the creation and maintenance of departmental intranet content
Cross-train in matters related to contracts, insurance, incident reporting, & off-campus travel
Coordinates with legal counsel on a project basis
Leads the Risk Management department which includes an Assistant Director and a team of student interns
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
Bachelor's degree required in Business or a related field; Master's degree preferred
Risk management and/or insurance-related certification, preferred
Specialized training and/or experience in Title IX and in sexual misconduct investigations
Experience
Five or more years of experience in a regulatory compliance and/or risk management-related setting
Two or more years of experience in higher education
Two or more years of experience writing/reviewing legal contracts/agreements preferred
Required Skills
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, especially as they relate to higher education
Ability to read, interpret, and communicate complex and technical regulatory or legal documents
Critical thinking skills
Excellent independent judgment
Customer-oriented communication skills
Diversity Statement
IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Advertised: 12 Jun 2024 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 14 Jul 2024 US Eastern Daylight Time
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