Director of Title IX and 504 Coordinator

• Oversight of the University’s compliance efforts with regard to Title IX and rules relating to Sexual Misconduct on Campus (VAWA and the Clery Act) for university students, faculty, and staff. Additionally, it fosters and offers a safe and supportive environment that encourages prevention and education to the entire HPU community.
• The 504 Coordinator for High Point University investigates allegations of disability discrimination involving the student population. Monitor compliance with 504 procedures and requirements.QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Master’s degree preferred, but not required. 

Experience and Training

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible, full-time experience in student affairs and/or higher education. 
• Student conduct experience, including investigation of sexual misconduct complaints.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to privacy
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws
• Ability to converse diplomatically with students, faculty, staff, and parents regarding sensitive matters involving investigations
• Knowledge of and ability to use crisis intervention skills when on call
• Knowledge of and ability to respond to students and parents regarding Guide to Campus Life policies and standards and Staff/Faculty Handbook

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees the investigation and resolution of all reports of Sexual Misconduct involving all University community members; ability to be prompt, impartial, equitable, and thorough.
• Oversees the investigation and resolution of all reports of disability discrimination involving students; ability to be prompt, impartial, equitable, and thorough.
• Conducts annual reports and identifies and addresses any patterns or systemic problems of Sexual Misconduct within the University community, including climate surveys.
• Monitors compliance with all procedures, requirements, and time frames outlined in the Sexual Misconduct and 504 Policy.  A collaborative relationship with the Vice President for Student Life and Senior Director of Community Standards on procedures for hearings and or/appeals.
• Coordinate and investigate in collaboration with the Assistant VP of Human Resources and/or designee regarding staff and faculty complaints that pertain to student Sexual Misconduct claims. 
• Provides Title IX training to all student and faculty justices and the University’s Executive Council annually; additionally, provides training to all residence life personnel, students, and professional staff.  Additionally, it assures training compliance for Deputy Coordinators and Investigators as well.
• Provides counseling for students, particularly residential students, related to sexual conduct issues; provides referrals to appropriate university departments, such as Counseling, Student Health, Academic Services, Academic Advisors, and the Vice President for Student Life.
• Creates and annually edits the "Guide to Campus Life," University Bulletin, Staff and Faculty handbook, and other communication pertaining to the University's sexual misconduct and 504 policies and procedures
• Provide guidance and training for Deputy Title IX Coordinators and Student Life Staff on-call.   
• Implementation of educational programming during Welcome Week for all incoming first-year students and upperclassmen. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Vice President for Business Affairs.
• Coordinate assessment of learning outcomes, program goals, and objectives

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Complete discretion to determine discipline sanctions (including dismissal from the University) for non-academic violations of the HPU Conduct Code.

For more information about this position, please contact Brad Calloway, Senior Vice President for Business Affairs at [email protected].