Title IX Officer

Coordinates and facilitates the institution's compliance to Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Develops and implements educational programs regarding discrimination and sexual harassment prevention, ensuring faculty, staff and students understand their rights and, where applicable, responsibilities under the law. Oversees and coordinates investigations, responses and resolutions to complaints, to include support of investigators and selection and training of Deputy Title IX Coordinators. Collaborates with campus entities and University leadership to identify and address systemic problems.
Uniquely qualified candidate identified

Position Specific Accountabilities

• Develops, implements, coordinates and conducts educational programs and initiatives designed to educate and support faculty, staff, and students regarding their rights and, where applicable, obligations under Title IX, including reporting options/responsibilities, support services, University policy and applicable disciplinary code, grievance procedures, confidential resources, etc.
• Oversees, coordinates and ensures investigations of reports and complaints of sexual misconduct are adequate, reliable, timely, confidential and impartial; reviews proposed sanctions for sexual misconduct before they are imposed to ensure that they are reasonably calculated to stop the sexual misconduct and prevent its recurrence.
• Supports the activities of designated Deputy Title IX Coordinators across critical areas of the institution; ensures investigators, adjudicators and those involved with processing Title IX complaints are adequately trained in compliance with Title IX guidance.  Responsible for maintaining knowledge of best practices for sexual harassment/assault matters, including trauma-informed best practices.
• Identifies systemic problems relating to complaints and determines whether campus-wide resources should be adopted in response, including review and revision of the University's sexual misconduct policies, increased monitoring, supervision or security at locations where sexual misconduct is reported to occur, and increased education and prevention efforts to targeted populations.
• Collaborates with leadership and campus constituencies to disseminate information, redesign processes, and support the University's investigative processes; collaborates and coordinates with compliance partners within the department and across the institution to support the University's overlapping compliance needs and responsibilities. Collaboration includes but is not limited to Deputy Title IX Coordinators, University Leadership, General Counsel, Office of Student Conduct and Community Responsibility (OSCCR), the Department of Public Safety, the Dean of Students Office, Human Resources and the Executive Vice President and Provost's Office.
• Communicates with local law enforcement and government agencies to ensure reports are handled appropriately and in a timely manner; coordinates with local victim advocacy organizations and service providers.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with Title IX by collecting and analyzing data, writing comprehensive reports and maintaining records of investigations.
• Maintains professional qualifications through on-going training and professional development.  Represents the University at conferences and professional organizations.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university.  Promotes an environment that fosters inclusiveness. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.  Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required. Master’s Degree in higher education, social work, psychology, student development, or related field, or Juris Doctorate (J.D.) strongly desired.
• A minimum of seven years’ demonstrated professional work experience in student conduct, residential life, federal/state regulatory compliance, Title IX compliance or sexual violence investigation and prevention, or related experience is required.
• Knowledge of state and federal civil rights laws and regulations including Title IX, VAWA, Campus SaVE, and Clery legislation is required.
• Highly developed organizational and analytic skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated Competency

• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.

• Ability to provide effective and appropriate advice and expertise to all levels within the University community.
• Ability to provide technical advice and information to faculty and staff in area of expertise.
• Ability to investigate and analyze claims information and to draw conclusions.
• Ability to operate calmly and effectively under stressful conditions.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
• Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills.
• Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not representative of an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    Constantly required to sit, feel, use finger movement, speak clearly, hear conversation, see near and far. Frequently required to stand and walk.  Occasionally required to lift, carry and push up to 75 lbs., stoop, kneel, reach high and low, use depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The work environment is normal.

MENTAL DEMANDS:  Mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent calculating, interrupted work, variety of interrelated tasks, sustained concentration, use of reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.

           

Staff Regular

Salary range

$132,400.00 - $178,700.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)

LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.

 

Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [email protected] or by phone at (310) 338-2723. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.

 

When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.

 

LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.