Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Overview

Utah State University (USU) invites applications for Deputy Title IX Coordinator (AA/EO Specialist SR). The Deputy Title IX Coordinator participates in activities and efforts to build and sustain a safe and equitable campus that is free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions), national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by university policy or local, state, or federal law. This includes investigating alleged violations of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will report to the Office of Equity Executive Director and will be based at the main campus in Logan, Utah. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will be expected to travel to other USU locations throughout the state.

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will conduct initial reviews and complete investigations involving faculty, staff, and students at USU. This process will include conducting a preliminary review of the complaint, making determinations concerning the necessity of a formal investigation, interviewing relevant individuals, and reviewing documents or other evidence. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will be expected to understand which issues are appropriate for them to resolve independently and which issues need to be referred to the Office of Equity Executive Director or the university's Title IX Coordinator.

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will work as a member of a talented and collaborative team that fosters a university-wide culture characterized by equity and inclusion, along with an investigation process rooted in equity, fairness, and respect.

Responsibilities

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will have a broad scope of responsibility in investigating and reporting sexual misconduct and discrimination incidents at all of USU’s campuses, and in assisting with the university’s compliance under the Department of Justice Resolution Agreement. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will work to strengthen the university’s culture that supports an academic and work environment where its students, faculty, and staff are able to thrive free from discrimination or sex-based harassment.

• Assist with USU’s Office of Equity efforts at all USU campuses, including USU Eastern, USU Blanding, and USU statewide campuses and centers. This position may be required to travel occasionally to USU locations within the state.
• Work with the Office of Equity Executive Director and Title IX Coordinator at USU Logan to implement and monitor the university’s response to discrimination and/or sex-based harassment incident reports related to Title IX, Title VII, and Title VI.
• Receive incident reports of discrimination and/or sex-based harassment, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence, sex-based stalking, and discrimination based on a protected class and respond appropriately.
• Exercise independent judgment regarding the response and resolution of incident reports.
• Facilitate, within specific time constraints, alternative resolutions of Office of Equity formal complaints. Document efforts during and at the conclusion of an alternative resolution.
• Apply university policy by, among other things, conducting a prompt, equitable, and impartial investigation into formal complaints, including identifying and interviewing parties and identifying, gathering, and assessing information relevant to the investigation.
• Complete a preliminary and final report for formal investigation. Review written reports of other Office of Equity staff.
• Provide regular updates to the Office of Equity team about the case management approach, status, and progress.
• Maintain accurate and thorough investigatory records and reports in all cases, including finding(s), within the case management systems.
• Participate in administrative hearings – present evidence and procedural steps and answer questions related to the investigation process.
• Prepare materials for, assist with, and participate in appeals for discrimination cases, as necessary.
• Prepare materials for appeals in sexual misconduct cases.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on equity and diversity matters and related policies and procedures.
• Actively foster and maintain a climate that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for everyone on campus.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary university offices and personnel to provide information to university students, faculty, and staff.
• Assist the University in complying with obligations under Titles VI, VII, IX, VAWA/Sa