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Associate VP, Access and Equity and Title IX Coordinator

Employer
Emerson College
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Nov 22, 2021

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Position Type
Executive, Other Executive
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Details



Associate VP, Access and Equity and Title IX Coordinator
Target Hire Date
2022-03-01-08:00
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Reporting to the Vice President for Equity & Social Justice, the Associate Vice President for Access & Equity is the designated College official with responsibility for monitoring and advancing the College's compliance with College policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws around accessibility and non-discrimination, including Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. This individual will manage the responses to reported incidents of identity-based bias, including, race, creed, color, religion or religious creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, gender or sex (including pregnancy), sexual preference, gender identity or expression, age, disability or handicap, genetics or status as a veteran or any other category protected by law.
The Associate Vice President monitors the development and implementation of college-wide education, training, and outreach related to Title IX, the Clery Act, the Violence Against Women Act, and the Campus SaVE Act, and oversees the College's investigation and resolution of complaints related to the areas above.
They will also be responsible for the administration of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Title IX and the Clery Act, as well as the accuracy of institutional data and required reports.
In addition, the Associate Vice President and any designees will partner with staff in Student Accessibility Services to provide education to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Associate Vice President and accompanying members of the team will play a key role in the College's efforts to provide and maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all members of the Emerson Community. They will interact and collaborate with members of the Social Justice Center, Campus Life, and Enrollment Management divisions in various ways and will work to educate the campus community on bias response, building relationships that serve as the foundation for cooperation and open dialogue with and among students, faculty, and staff.
An important requirement of this job includes an in-person presence on campus in Boston on a daily basis to meet with community members, conduct and/or oversee training, and participate in the resolution of complaints.
Possibility of required travel to Emerson-based programs and Emerson facilities, including in Los Angeles and the Netherlands.

Emerson College will use Sage Search Partners, in affiliation with New Leadership Group, to manage our selection process to ensure a broader candidate pool. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Gale Batchelder at New Leadership Group, galebatchelder@icloud.com

Your Manager: Vice President for Equity & Social Justice

Your Responsibilities:
  • Provide advice to the college on various matters, including equal opportunity, non-discrimination, Title IX, ADA and accessibility services, and risk management.
  • Interprets, manages, and ensures the college's compliance with all federal, state, local laws, regulations, as well as industry best practices.
  • Review, create and implement policy and procedure to ensure compliance and reduce risk exposure.
  • Ensure Clery Act reporting compliance.
  • Design, develop, and lead compliance and Title IX training and oversee related resources and processes.
  • Serve as the college's Title IX Coordinator, providing leadership for related compliance initiatives, investigations, reporting, and related resources.
  • Provide oversight, monitoring, and support to ensure responses and investigations are timely, thorough, and impartial, providing for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints.
  • Ensure Title IX policies and processes are fully compliant at all times to provide for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints and inquiries.
  • Train, counsel, and support deputy coordinators, investigators, advisors, review and appeals boards, and related support resources.
  • Facilitate coordination/collaboration with and among College offices regarding topics such as discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct issues; including, but not limited to internal stakeholders such as Campus Life, Office of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity, General Counsel, Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct, Healing and Advocacy Collective, Student Accessibility Services and Campus Police.


Your Other Responsibilities:
  • Serve as an internal resource and consultant, working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in a sensitive context often complicated by the presence of competing perspectives or interests.
  • Develop and maintain a compliance matrix and repository of compliance resources.
  • Perform a variety of administrative and other duties as assigned.


Your Qualifications:
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline or a Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret federal and state equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws and regulations, including Title IX and other applicable laws and regulations.
  • Understanding of how recent developments regarding sexual misconduct on campus are impacting campuses across the country.
  • Knowledge of the residential college experience and a passion to work within a highly consultative campus culture.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate, identify opportunities, and take action to build effective cross-departmental and cross-divisional relationships.
  • Significant previous experience overseeing and conducting complaint investigations and grievances including experience coordinating Title IX and Clery Act compliance efforts.
  • A minimum of five years of experience in campus safety, educational compliance, higher education administration, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven ability to assess the effectiveness of compliance activities and prepare and present detailed reports.
  • Demonstrated intercultural competence and proven effectiveness in working with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to lead, manage, and inspire teams
  • Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and excellent oral and written communications skills and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information, exercise sound, and objective judgment, and work independently.
  • Ability to provide a high level of professional interaction with all levels of stakeholders throughout the Emerson Community.


Work Environment:
  • Usual Office Conditions
  • Intellectual and mental concentration and the need to concentrate for extended periods of time
  • Requires the constant coordination of mental and visual attention
  • Required to move and lift objects that are light-occasionally
  • Travel-some but infrequent and as necessary


Grade of Position: A21E

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

Hiring Range: $151,000.00 - $159,300.00


To apply, please visit: https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_Staff/job/Boston-Campus/Associate-Vice-President--Access-and-Equity_JR003372

About Us
Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. Its main campus is located in the center of the dynamic multicultural city of Boston, in close proximity to major publishing houses, arts institutions, and research centers. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson College enrolls over 4,300 graduate and undergraduate students from more than 70 countries and all 50 states.

Diversity Statement
Emerson College believes diversity enriches the educational experience by providing students with the opportunity to learn from individuals who may have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Engagement with diversity in the curriculum, in our co-curricular offerings, and all other aspects of the College enhances the personal and intellectual growth of all members of our campus community. Emerson is committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for meaningful citizenship in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society. Emerson College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender in its educational programs or activities. Emerson has designated the Associate Vice President, Title IX, and Clery Coordinator to respond to inquiries regarding the College Sexual Misconduct Policy. The Title IX Coordinator may be reached at 8 Park Plaza, Transportation Bldg, Room 230 Boston, MA 02116; Telephone: 617-824-8999; email: titleix@emerson.edu

Annual Clery Report
In accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, Emerson College commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual campus security reports for each of our campuses. This report may be accessed from the Emerson College Police Department website.

Grade Ranges
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Company

Emerson College enrolls over 5,800 graduate and undergraduate students from 49 states and more than 70 countries. Its main campus is located in the dynamic, multicultural city of Boston. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson's commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources such as the Office of Internationalization & Equity, the Social Justice Center, and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning.

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