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Job Summary:
This position is responsible for supporting the College District's Title IX program by assisting with program administration, compliance activities, and the management of sexual misconduct reports and investigations from receipt to resolution. The Title IX Deputy Coordinator serves as a neutral resource and first point of contact for members of the College District community regarding sex and gender-based complaints, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, retaliation, intimate partner violence, stalking, pregnancy and parenting, LGBTQIA+ harassment and discrimination, and other forms of sexual misconduct.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Performance Requirements*
⦁ Receives and responds to incoming Title IX complaints timely and accurately
⦁ Serves as a primary investigator and conducts thorough, fact-based, trauma informed investigations of alleged violations of District policy and procedure; to include complaints involving sex and gender-based violations under Title VII and Title IX, such as sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and gender-based discrimination by students and employees
⦁ Serves as a hearing officer when applicable
⦁ Coordinates the initial outreach to potential complainants (students, employees, faculty, and third parties) and ensures they are provided with information about the rights, resources, and processes under Title IX
⦁ Recommends policy and procedure changes based on current or emerging laws, litigation, and regulations, and assists the District Title IX Office in the development, preparation, and review of related policies and procedures
⦁ Assists with the periodic and annual review of policies and procedures to continuously identify and integrate best practices in the Title IX investigation and case management process
⦁ Ensures ongoing compliance with Title IX by collecting and analyzing data, writing comprehensive investigative reports, analytical reports, quarterly and annual reports, and maintaining records of investigations
⦁ Coordinates and manages the formal and informal Title IX Grievance Process, including, but not limited to, investigations, hearings, and appeals in accordance to Title IX regulations and College District policies
⦁ Partners with the Title IX Case Manager to conduct complainant intake, triage, and determine appropriate resolution of complaints
⦁ Provides timely and accurate information, guidance and support regarding the Title IX program, processes, and regulations to internal and external members of the College District Community
⦁ Participates in campus Care Team meetings
⦁ Collaborates with law enforcement authorities, Legal/General Counsel in handling complex Title IX and EEO cases
⦁ Partners with departmental and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal and state laws including, but not limited to the Clery Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Title IX, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Drug Free Schools and Community Act
⦁ Assists or collaborates with institutional partners on education and outreach activities to increase campus awareness of services and resources available to students, staff, and faculty (i.e., Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Welcome Week Events, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, New Student Orientation)
Service Excellence
⦁ Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the Essential Performance Requirements*
⦁ Actively works to build successful relationships with internal and external customers
⦁ Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
⦁ Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
⦁ Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
Supervision
⦁ Works under the general supervision of the Title IX Coordinator
*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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Preferred Qualifications:
⦁ Master's degree in Education, Human Resources, Educational Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
⦁ Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
⦁ At least one (1) year's working experience collaborating with law enforcement authorities, Legal or General Counsel in handling complex Title IX and EEO cases
⦁ Current Title IX Coordinator or Title IX Investigator certification
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
⦁ Knowledge of and ability to interpret State and Federal laws and regulations in relation to Title IX, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Clery Act, Campus SaVe Act, TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, HB1735, SB212, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
⦁ Knowledge and cultural competence of unconscious bias, consent, and bystander intervention
⦁ Knowledge of best practices and methodologies for conducting trauma informed investigations alleging discrimination based on sex and gender, including interviewing, gathering, and analyzing evidence, and writing comprehensive investigation reports, including providing supportive measures to all parties
⦁ Skilled in conducting complex investigations and preparing defensible, and thorough investigative reports regarding EEO, Title IX, student conduct, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct or sex and gender-based discrimination
⦁ Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and building effective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
⦁ Skilled in using computer applications (e.g., Maxient) and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite and the Microsoft 365 platform
⦁ Ability to work independently and manage multiple, on-going, and complex caseloads of Title IX-related incidents and complaints
⦁ Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly ensuring accurate and timely completion, while exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization
⦁ Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in collaborative environments, engaging with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
⦁ Ability to identify complex issues and to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems using established procedures in a fast-paced work environment
⦁ Ability to review complex information and follow policies, procedures, and guidelines when completing assigned tasks
⦁ Ability to coordinate assigned work and communicate effectively with faculty and staff to support campus and departmental operations
⦁ Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy and tact, ensuring confidentiality and discretion with sensitive and confidential information
⦁ Ability to travel to different campus locations for problem resolution, meetings trainings, and related activities
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Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
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