Deputy Title IX Coordinator & Civil Rights Investigator

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General Counsel's Office

Job Description

Job Summary

Smith College seeks an experienced Civil Rights Investigator / Deputy TItle IX Coordinator to support the College’s prevention of and response to discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct. The successful candidate will join the Civil Rights Compliance team in the Office of the General Counsel.

Reporting to the Director of Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, the Deputy Title IX Coordinator & Civil Rights Investigator (Deputy Coordinator) is responsible for helping to ensure compliance with federal and state non-discrimination laws, including those pertaining to gender-based discrimination and sexual harassment, and compliance with the College’s related policies. The Deputy Coordinator is also responsible for assisting in the assessment, investigation and adjudication of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct matters.

The successful candidate will have advanced interpersonal skills, and excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse with regard to age, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender and gender identity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. We strongly encourage individuals who have experience working with broadly diverse populations to apply.

Essential Functions

Complaint Intake, Resolution and Investigation (40%)

• Provides subject-matter expertise on the requirements of and compliance with applicable federal and state laws  (Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, VAWA, Campus SaVE, ADA, Section 504 and related federal and state laws). 
• Receives and responds to complaints of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct.
• Coordinates and facilitates neutral processes and support measures (e.g., connections to support resources, no-contact orders, investigations, hearings, informal resolutions).
• Manages cases and utilizes case management systems.
• Performs investigations and helps to ensure timely and equitable resolution of assigned reports of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking involving members of the College community, including writing reports.        
• Handles grievances related to the ADA and Section 504.
• Works collaboratively and effectively with other College departments.

Training (20%)

• Assists in developing and conducts training and workshops for campus constituents regarding discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct prevention and response.

Compliance (25%)

• Assists the Director of CRC with the College’s civil rights compliance efforts, including the development, implementation, and monitoring of appropriate disclosures, policies, procedures and practices designed to comply with federal and state laws, regulations, and case law. 
• Supports the Director of CRC in performing continuous evaluation and assessment of policies addressing harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct for effectiveness.
• Assists the Director of CRC in managing a comprehensive case management system for all reports of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct.
• Collaborates with the College’s Campus Safety Department to ensure accuracy in reporting annual crime statistics, as required by the Jeanne Clery Act, and other reports required by state or federal law.
• Collects, maintains and analyzes data, as appropriate to contribute to an Annual Report.
• Develops, reviews, and revises content for the College's web page related to discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct prevention and response. 

Miscellaneous (15%)

• Represents OCRC on Committees and at meetings, as needed.
• Acts in the absence of the Director of CRC / Title IX Coordinator.
• Contributes to an environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to effectively and supportively engage with those of varied cultures or backgrounds.
• Participates in self-directed professional reading, develops professional contacts with colleagues, and attends professional development courses and training to ensure a full and up-to-date understanding of the legal req