Assistant Director of Title IX Compliance / Senior Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Position Title Assistant Director of Title IX Compliance / Senior Deputy Title IX Coordinator Position Number 094781 Department Office of Title IX Compliance - 630000 Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• One to three years experience in higher education, law enforcement, investigative, and/or legal work.
• Two or more years of working knowledge of Title IX, including the latest August 2020 regulations, Clery Act, VAWA, and other relevant state and federal statutes.
• Experience conducting investigations of alleged sex-based misconduct.
• Two or more years of experience creating, implementing and conducting training and presentations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or documented skills in the areas of conflict resolution, problem-solving techniques, interviewing, and/or investigation management.
• Ability to think critically as demonstrated by the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate the resolution of difficult challenges, including the ability to handle issues of complex and extreme sensitivity. Skill in writing concise, logical analytical reports to convey complex issues.
• Ability to maintain neutrality and work under stress.
• Commitment to diversity and success in working with diverse constituencies, to support an inclusive campus environment.
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills; the ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with different interdisciplinary teams with varying areas of focus and responsibility.

License/Certification Required
Investigator courses Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Title IX Compliance, the Assistant Director / Senior Deputy Title IX Coordinator is responsible for the following essential functions within the Office of Title IX Compliance at Appalachian State University:

• Provide support to ensure compliance with University Policy, Title IX, Title VII, and the Clery Act.
• Coordinate the receipt of sex-based misconduct concerns and reports, providing initial support, resources and reporting options with appropriate offices and/or administrators.
• Assist in the management of the day-to-day responsibilities associated with the University's TIX compliance obligations.
• Assist in providing oversight of TIX investigations as delegated by the Title IX Coordinator, as appropriate.
• Serve as a Title IX Investigator when appropriate.
• Work with the Title IX Coordinator to implement and monitor appropriate policies, procedures, grievance processes.
• Implement training programs regarding and in compliance with Title IX for faculty, staff, and students.
• Make determinations, in conjunction with the Title IX Coordinator, regarding requests made by students and/or employees for interim measures including but not limited to academics, housing, employment, transportation, etc.
• Collect and analyze institutional data on TIX efforts in order to identify and assess trends with the purpose of developing strategies for Title IX compliance.
• Train and serve as departmental point person for Deputy Title IX Coordinators in Athletics, Human Resources, and the Academy at Middle Fork.
• Serve on campus committees and represent the interests of the Office of Title IX Compliance to other campus constituents.
• Serve in the capacity as the Title IX Coordinator upon delegation of such responsibilities.
• Complete annual and ongoing training regarding Title IX and related topics.
• Represent Appalachian State University and its interests at regional, state, and national meetings and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Suggested Salary Range Commensurate with experience & qualifications Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position at a university. Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
Cover Letter and Resume.

List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application, or attach a List of References with Contact Information. AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

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Director of Human Resources/ EEO Officer
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
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Director of Title IX Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
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ADA /504 Coordinator & Office of Disability Resources Director
Office of Disability Resources
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community. Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/30706