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JOB SUMMARY

As part of UConn’s ongoing commitment to create and maintain a campus environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment, including all forms of sexual harassment and violence, the position of Title IX Compliance and Education Specialist plays a significant role in the University’s coordinated response, prevention and education initiatives pursuant to Title IX and related statutes and regulations. 

This is a full-time permanent confidential position. Work is performed in a typical office environment. The position requires in-person presence in OIE's Storrs campus office and will require presence at UConn Health and all regional campuses as needed.

Reporting to the Title IX Coordinator, the Title IX Compliance and Education Specialist’s responsibilities include:

• Conducting intake meetings and managing records of reports to OIE of sex discrimination, sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and intimate partner violence.
• Assisting in OIE’s activities related to evaluation and assessment of the University’s Title IX program.
• Creating and delivering educational programs and activities related to Title IX.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Intake reports from faculty, staff, students, and community members of alleged sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, and intimate partner violence, and work directly with various campus offices to ensure appropriate response.
• Maintain case files in OIE’s case management system for each matter reported to OIE involving sexual misconduct.
• Track cases of sexual misconduct reported to the University and report systemic problems related to complaints to the Title IX Coordinator.
• Prepare and maintain statistical, demographic, and subject matter data related to Title IX complaints and trends, including quarterly reports, the drafting of annual state legislative reports and preparing such figures and data for widespread publication and distribution.
• Assist in OIE’s efforts to evaluate and assess the University’s Title IX program and to gather information about University community members’ awareness of and experiences relating to sexual harassment and related interpersonal violence; including assisting with planning and administering surveys and other tools to gather information, and processing and analyzing responses.
• Create and deliver OIE’s Title IX-related educational trainings, initiatives and programs; including developing and delivering customized educational programs for student groups, employees, and other members of the University community.
• Participate in university programs and activities including informational resource fairs for students and employees.
• Create and distribute written and/or digital Title IX informational materials.
• Assist in developing content and perform ongoing maintenance to UConn’s Title IX at UConn resources and reporting website, .titleix.uconn.edu including information relevant to the regional campuses and UConn Health.
• Participate in University committees and other meetings as assigned by the Title IX Coordinator.
• Maintain ongoing review of federal guidance on Title IX and related state legislation to assist the Title IX Coordinator in identifying and implementing compliance standards and best practices concerning sexual violence awareness, prevention and response in higher education.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned by the Title IX Coordinator and OIE leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Experience designing or facilitating training or educational programs.
3. Proficiency with office administration and coordination of general office business functions, including demonstrated strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
4. Professional writing skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s Degree in relevant field.
2. Working knowledge of Title IX regulatory requirements in a higher education setting.
3. Professional verbal communication skills.
4. Experience maintaining files in a case management system.
5. Professional experience working with issues of gender-based discrimination, harassment, or interpersonal violence.
6. Professional experience working in a Title IX-related process in a higher education setting (for example, participating in the intake/reporting, investigation or adjudication process).
7. Experience preparing written and/or digital informational materials including website content.
8. Experience assisting with the creation of annual published reports, including compilation of large amounts of data and creation of executive summaries.
9. Demonstrated ability to work independently and function well in both leader and teammate roles.
10. Prior completion of sexual violence prevention and/or response training with a nationally recognized organization.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition reimbursement at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #498567 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on April 17, 2025. 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.