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Title IX Coordinator - Los Angeles

Employer
New York Film Academy
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 25, 2020


New York Film Academy, Los Angeles, California

The New York Film Academy was founded in 1992 on the belief that a top-quality education in filmmaking should be accessible to anyone with the drive and ambition to make films. The school opened at Robert De Niro’s Tribeca Film Center in New York City, and has expanded worldwide to include campuses in New York; Los Angeles; Miami; and Gold Coast, Australia.

Job Responsibilities

  • Coordinate compliance programs for Title IX, VAWA/Campus SaVE Act, Clery Act, and all other relevant sexual discrimination, harassment, and misconduct legislation; monitor and implement actions to comply with Title IX, including other state and federal laws and regulations; promote commitment to working, learning and living environments free from harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct
  • Oversee the college's response to all Title IX complaints; ensure investigations comply with the NYFA’s written procedures and Title IX requirements under NYFA’s Sex-Based Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy, including notices, timelines, training, and interim actions
  • Develop and periodically update policies and procedures necessary to achieve compliance with Title IX and other federal, state, and local laws, including investigation procedures
  • Implement education and prevention programs for students and employees, as well as Complainant and Respondent resource programs
  • Provide oversight, training, and leadership for all Title IX initiatives and maintain accurate records of all compliance efforts
  • Conduct an annual review of all formal and informal Title IX complaints and reports in order to identify and address any patterns or systemic problems that require attention
  • Provide oversight of all reports, complaints, and investigations related to sexual misconduct
  • Coordinate and oversee the development and implementation of periodic assessments (e.g. surveys) of campus climate
  • Demonstrates a commitment to a procedurally-sound, student-centered, trauma-informed, educationally focused and restorative student conduct philosophy that ensures a connection between the incidents under review, hearing conversations, sanction decisions, and the learning needs of students and organizations
  • Serves and actively participates as a member of the office Dean of Students team to support team cohesion within the department, the wellbeing and personal/professional growth of staff and the establishment of methods through which the impact of collective programs and services offered can be communicated effectively
  • Provides leadership and assumes responsibility for the orientation of the campus community to the Student Conduct Code and Sex-Based Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct policies
  • Serves as a hearing officer for non-academic student conduct cases and organizational misconduct
  • Manages the process and systems for Title IX, student conduct, grievances, and Care Team including maintaining the system of record for complaints and monitoring complaint logs for systemic issues.
  • Serves on campus-wide committees and task forces, including Drug and Alcohol Policy task force, Academic Planning and Policy Committee, Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Council, and others as needed.
  • Assist with drafting internal policies and procedures
  • Conduct document review
  • Draft memorandums, investigative reports, notices, and correspondences
  • Prepare and make presentations
  • Attend meetings & strategy sessions
  • Work on project-related initiatives as requested


Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students

Essential Skills and Knowledge Include:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to interpret federal and state nondiscrimination laws, including Title IX, VAWA/Campus SaVE Act, Clery Act, Affirmative Consent law and all other relevant Sexual Discrimination/Harassment/Misconduct legislation and policies.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently and efficiently manage a caseload, and the ability to prioritize.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail: highly motivated, self-directed execution of routine and special projects.
  • Strong interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to function well in both leader and teammate roles and interact with colleagues and superiors in a positive and constructive manner when faced with significant deadlines or workloads.
  • Experience in and awareness of the sensitivity required when interacting with, supervising, and addressing the needs of a diverse community on sensitive topics.
  • Experience in trauma informed investigations and interviewing skills and/or understanding of the impact of trauma on investigations and/or victims of violence.
  • Computer proficiency in programs including Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point and web-based applications.
  • Experience with Maxient and updating databases and other matter tracking technology preferred
  • Experience facilitating the assessment of program and learning outcomes


Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in student personnel, higher education, counseling, organizational behavior or similar field is required .
  • Five years of relevant student affairs experience, including progressive management responsibilities and demonstrated experience in student conduct administration
  • Working knowledge of and experience with relevant federal policies, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and Title IX compliance in a higher education setting
  • Experience facilitating the assessment of program and learning outcomes


New York Film Academy (“NYFA”) is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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