Title IX Coordinator (GA038)

About Longwood University: 

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.  

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour’s drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,800 undergraduate and graduate students and 38,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level. 

Job Description: 

Longwood University invites applications for the position of Title IX Coordinator (GA038). The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and ensuring the University’s compliance with the Title IX and associated federal and Commonwealth of Virginia laws and regulations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Monitor Longwood University policy in relation to Title IX law and regulations
• Implement grievance procedures for students and employees (faculty and staff), including notification, investigation, disposition, and remediation of complaints
• Conduct and/or coordinate inquiries and investigations of complaints received pursuant to Title IX, ensuring a fair and equitable process for all parties
• Provide or facilitate primary and ongoing Title IX training to employees (faculty, staff, and applicable student-employees), ensuring compliance with training policies
• Provide or facilitate primary and ongoing Responsible Employee training to employees (faculty, staff, and applicable student employees) and applicable volunteers for the University, ensuring compliance with training policies
• Provide specialized training for Civil Rights/Title IX Investigators, fact finders, hearing and appeals board members (e.g. University Hearing Board and University Appeals Board members)
• Provide materials for the campus community with regards to Title IX related policies (e.g. Sexual Misconduct Policy, Annual Crime and Sexual Misconduct Training)
• Provide training, consultation, and technical assistance to members of the University, on issues related to Title IX
• Work collaboratively with Longwood University Police, other Campus Partners, and off-campus resources, to ensure compliance with Title IX associated Federal and Commonwealth of Virginia law and regulations
• Serve as the University expert on Title IX requirements and compliance, and provide consultation to senior administration and other campus constituencies as necessary

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Juris Doctorate or Master's degree in higher education administration, counseling, or other relevant discipline required
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience pertaining to gender-based violence and discrimination, including conducting investigations alleging sexual misconduct as well as investigating alleged discrimination, and discriminatory harassment
• Higher Education experience preferred
• Assessment experience preferred
• Civil Rights / Title IX experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of constituencies (students, staff, faculty, parents/guardians, and administrators) with diplomacy and tact
• Ability to act independently, take initiative and exercise sound judgment
• Some weekend and evening work is required as necessary 

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Economic Interests. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.  

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu. 

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/. 

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan.  EOE/AA 

Application Instructions: 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, position posted 4/15/22. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact details of three references. Link to apply: https://longwood.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=145410.