Executive Director Of Compliance/Title IX Coordinator

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1.Enforces the university's Sexual Misconduct Policy as it relates to Title IX. The Executive Director of Compliance / Title IX Coordinator coordinates the University's compliance with Title IX and serves as the primary administrator for cases alleging Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, Stalking, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Intimidation, False Reporting, Retaliation.

2.Provides ongoing consultation with University stakeholders regarding Title IX requirements, compliance and grievance resolution.

3.Provides resource referrals to students and staff involved in investigations.

4.Cultivates relationships and collaborates with a variety of campus partners to ensure Title IX policies are communicated to all constituencies.

5.Remains knowledgeable of federal and state law and regulations, and trends within higher education related to harassment and other discriminatory practices. Identifies and integrates best practices into knowledge base and practice.

6.Develops, delivers and oversees educational programs for students, faculty, and staff including disseminating educational materials and conducting outreach and training.

7.Organizes and maintains all training and complaint records.

8.Develops and implements a case management database to organize, manage, and track Title IX incidents.

9.Coordinates Title IX efforts with other institution offices that receive complaints.

10. Gathers evidence and investigates incidents and complaints reported as Title IX violations filed with the Office of Equity and Compliance. Advises impacted parties and respondents of their rights.

11. Coordinates interim measures and accommodations with departments throughout the University.

12. Ensures a fair, timely, and well-documented investigative process. Maintains accurate and thorough records and notes of investigatory process.

13. Creates comprehensive written investigate reports that clearly identify the issues investigated, identify all relevant university policy, and summarize all relevant evidence.

14. Creates partnerships among the diverse stakeholders of the University. Works with many internal and external stakeholders including: Office of Legal Affairs, Finance, LUPD, Human Resources, Athletics, Campus Safety units, Student Affairs, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Office of Equity and Compliance, Construction and Facilities Maintenance, Student Government and the Strategic Analysis Team. This includes establishing a clear meeting schedule to coordinate feedback and tasks needed.

15. Evaluates and determines merit/no merit of complaint claims.

16. Summarizes case findings in preparation for distribution.

17. Serves as liaison, in coordination with the Vice President of Equity Compliance, with the U.S. Department of Education regarding Title IX matters.

18. Tracks, trends, reports, and addresses systemic problems relating to complaints.

19. Serves as team lead for the Title IX Compliance Committee (TICC) and convenes this working group on a regular basis.

20. Serves as team lead for the Data Assurance Working Group (DAWG) and convenes this working group monthly.

21. Proposes, communicates, executes, and measures success of mitigation measures to identified compliance deficiencies.

22. Minimizes risks that the institution incurs by accurately recording and reporting on areas of institution-wide compliance, meetings and decisions made related to data entry, policies and procedures, and training initiatives, such as: develops, generates, and disseminates critical weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual compliance reports. Maintains thorough knowledge of requirements, staff performance, issues-tracking, and level of success for meeting goals.

23. Establishes Title IX compliance programs at any additional and/or satellite campuses.

24. Serves as a key member of the OEC team participating in collaborative and respectful discussion to identify strategic solutions to strengthen the institution and minimize risk.

25. Hires, supervises, and trains the Title IX staff, and others as necessary, to ensure that expert-level knowledge is maintained on the team.

26. Stays abreast of pending and final changes to Title IX and other laws or regulations affecting Title IX provisions.

27. Provides regular reports and scheduled updates to the Vice President of Equity Compliance.

28. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Executive Director of Compliance / Title IX Coordinator supervises Manager/s and other employees.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications:

1.Graduate degree in a related field (e.g. student affairs, higher education administration, social work, psychology).

2.A minimum of 5 years of compliance and regulatory work experience in higher education, showing a progression of responsibility.

3.Must be able to develop and maintain expert level knowledge of Title IX.

4.Must be able to present in various venues including executive leadership, one-on-one, small group, large group and public presentations.

5.Must be able to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.

6.Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to use various presentation platforms.

7.Must possess excellent organizational, planning, evaluation, and interpersonal skills.

8.Ability to partner well with colleagues both in and outside of the organization.

9.Must be willing and available to travel to visit campuses and occasionally travel out-of-state for appropriate professional development.

10. Positive attitude with strong listening and communication skills to ensure positive and successful delivery of desire outcomes.

11. 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.

12. Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan.

13. Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i)).

Preferred Qualifications:

1.Juris Doctorate.

2.Two (2) years of experience in the area of investigations, interpersonal violence, and mediating conflict.

3.Eight (8) years of state/federal compliance and regulatory work experience - preferably in the Title IX area in higher education, showing a progression of responsibility and leadership.

4.Extensive working knowledge of software solutions for non-profits, CRM-Relationship management software, and Ellucian Banner.

5.Fluent in Spanish or American Sign Language

Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Excellent computer and organizational skills. Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.