Director, Title IX and EEO

For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago with a fine arts graduate program consistently ranking among the top four graduate fine arts programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, SAIC provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and design as well as world-class resources, including the Art Institute of Chicago Museum, on-campus galleries and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC’s undergraduate, graduate and post-baccalaureate students have the freedom to take risks and create the bold ideas that transform Chicago and the world—as seen through notable alumni and faculty such as Michelle Grabner, David Sedaris, Elizabeth Murray, Richard Hunt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Cynthia Rowley, Nick Cave, and LeRoy Neiman.

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• Hiring Range: $115,000 - $135,000
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• Job Classification: Full Time Salaried Staff
• Grade Level: 11

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director serves as the leader responsible for fostering a culture of compliance and awareness while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations and institutional policies. This includes managing sensitive claims of sexual misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and accessibility or accommodation needs with empathy and professionalism.

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Director navigates complex investigations, institutional responsibilities, and compliance efforts while collaborating with cabinet-level leadership to align Title IX and related strategies with the institution’s goals. The role also involves driving campus-wide prevention initiatives through education and delivering training programs that promote a safe and respectful environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•  Serve as the Title IX Coordinator and 504 Coordinator.
• Ensure institutional compliance with Title IX, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, and other laws/regulations.
• Manage sensitive investigations from intake to resolution, maintaining impartiality, confidentiality, and legal accuracy.
• Provide empathetic guidance and support to all parties involved in complaints or accommodations.
•  Partner with cabinet-level leadership and campus representatives to align policies with institutional priorities.
• Identify systemic concerns and recommend updates to policies, monitoring processes, and educational efforts.
•  Develop and lead training initiatives to prevent discrimination, harassment, and misconduct.
•  Enhance campus-wide awareness of resources and compliance programs.
•  Maintain detailed documentation and produce reports for institutional and external stakeholders.
•  Anticipate and mitigate risks by proactively analyzing trends and recommending institutional changes.
•  Supervise staff, including work allocation, performance evaluations, and professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS (an equivalent amount of training, education and experience will be considered)

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or a related field, or the equivalent experience.
•  Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in a legal, compliance, or higher education-related field, such as student conduct, student life, or employee relations.
•  Extensive knowledge of Title IX regulations and compliance processes, including investigations and policy implementation.
•  Experience managing cases related to federal and state-mandated compliance areas, including Title VII, ADA, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct.
•  Demonstrated ability to conduct complex investigations with professionalism and empathy, rendering evidence-based decisions.
•  Strong communication skills, with experience working alongside senior leadership.
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