Assistant Director, Office for Institutional Equity

Position Title
Assistant Director of the Office for Institutional Equity
The Opportunity

The Assistant Director of the Office for Institutional Equity (OIE) reports to Mines’ Director of the Office for Institutional Equity and Title IX Coordinator. This position is responsible for assisting with compliance, policy and procedure administration, and community support and education in the areas of sexual misconduct and discrimination at Mines. This position serves as the Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Clery Compliance Coordinator, and the Chair of the Bias Assessment Team.

The OIE team is precise in the execution of our work and has trust between team members. They help each other out to get the work done and take the work and self-care seriously. If you are a trauma-informed, collaborative, organized person who is able to work with minimal supervision, apply today!

Responsibilities

Case Management:

• Response: Ensure timely response and outreach to reports when assigned;
• Intake: Perform intake for cases of discrimination, bias incidents and sexual misconduct in a trauma informed manner;
• Referrals: Provide referrals for health, safety and appropriate support;
• Timeliness: Provide timely and consistent communication to complainants, respondents, and other parties.
• Equity: Facilitate and maintain an equitable process for all parties to a report or complaint;
• Supportive Measures: Coordinate and assist in facilitation of supportive measures for all parties to a report or complaint;
• Informal Resolutions: Facilitate (or refer parties to an appropriate facilitator) Informal Resolution process;
• Threat Assessment: Conduct initial threat assessments when appropriate and provide recommendations about additional campus safety measures as needed.
• Collaboration: Maintain collaborative relationships with on and off campus partners to facilitate smooth referrals and case progression;
• Documentation: Document all case activity in a timely, thorough, and appropriate manner;
• Bias Assessment Team Lead: Serve as Chair to the Bias Assessment Team by leading and developing bias assessment team members and standard operating procedures, and case tracking.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Serve as Deputy Title IX Coordinator by supporting in Title IX Compliance.
• Case Tracking: Track and report on volume and frequency of intakes, referrals, communications, and formal/informal complaints with complainants, respondents, and other parties.

Education and Campus Climate:

• Education Development and Delivery: Develop and deliver training and outreach programming in the areas of sexual misconduct, discrimination, bias, and Mines policy and procedure to all constituency groups on campus;
• Education Tracking: Maintain records of completed trainings;
• Bias Climate: Prepare reports on the number, nature, and disposition of allegations of bias, discrimination, sexual misconduct and retaliation.
• Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Violence: Assist Director in facilitation and assessment of biannual campus climate survey on sexual violence;

Cleary Compliance Coordinator:

• Serves as the institution’s designated “Campus Safety Survey Administrator,” as that term is explained in the Department of Education correspondence
• Coordinates the institution’s Clery Act Compliance
• Assists in the development of the institution’s Clery Compliance policies and procedures
• Prepares, publishes, and distributes the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report with assistance from Program Assistant
• Gathers crime and disciplinary referral data from various internal and external sources, such as the Office of Student Conduct, applicable law enforcement agencies, and the state police and categorizes data accordingly;
• Works with the appropriate University Departments to identify all Campus Security Authorities for the institution in order to record and train those identified each year for each academic year
• Coordinates with the appropriate campus departments to ensure compliance with HEA Fire Safety regulations
• Monitors compliance with the institution’s Timely Warning and Emergency notification policies
• Maintains accurate records on security awareness and crime prevention programs, presentations, and all Clery Act records;
• Ensures compliance with the daily crime and fire log requirements
• Serves as key member of the Clery Compliance Committee
• Works with the Office of Student Affairs and/or Human Resources to ensure compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Safe Campuses regulations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Student Development, Education, Criminal Justice, or related/applicable field;
• Four or more years of experience in case management for cases of bias, discrimination, and sexual misconduct cases;
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state civil rights laws and regulations;
• Experience providing training, guidance, and education to Higher Education constituency groups;

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education;
• In-depth understanding of Title VII, Title IX, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and regulatory agency guidance informing policy and practice around Title VII and Title IX.
• Background in providing direct services to parties to complaints of policy violations;
• Experience with Maxient Case Management system;
• JD, Masters degree, professional training or employment law coursework.

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

That size – roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students – also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.

Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.

And don’t get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails – and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

Pay Range

$85,000 - $93,000

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Total Rewards

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Fully paid health and dental premiums
• Generous sick/vacation time
• 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment (certain plans only), with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), programming at Arthur Lakes Library, and backup child and elder care. Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center. For more information about benefits at Mines, go to mines.edu/human-resources/benefits .

How to Apply

Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veteran status) and upload a resume and cover letter (required). References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Mines welcomes everyone to our team; in your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Please contact Kathy White at kwhite1@mines.edu with questions about this opportunity.

Background Investigation Required
Yes

Advertised: Feb 2, 2023 Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: Feb 26, 2023 11:55 PM Mountain Standard Time