Department
 

Provost The Center for Awareness, Resolution Education, and Support

About the Department
 

Equal Opportunity Programs (EOP), part of the Office of the Provost, has University-wide responsibility that includes coordinating compliance and programs in the areas of Equal Opportunity (EO), Affirmative Action (AA), unlawful discrimination and harassment prevention, accessibility, Veterans and Military-affiliated programs, and Title IX. To achieve its goals the EOP works closely with the Office of Legal Counsel, Human Resources, and Campus and Student Life in collaboration with academic and administrative leaders throughout the University.

Job Summary
 

The Associate Director of Response and Support Services/ Deputy Title IX Coordinator is a full-time administrative position reporting directly to the Director, Response and Support Services within UChicago CARES (the Center for Awareness, Resolution, Education and Support) and indirectly to the Associate Provost for Equal Opportunity Programs/ Title IX Coordinator. The Associate Director is responsible for the initial intake and ongoing support services for complaints of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct under the related University Policies made against students, faculty, other academic appointees, postdoctoral researchers, and third-parties. The Associate Director is a subject-matter expert in responding to reports of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct, and leads efforts on the educating the campus community on related University policy and compliance obligations. The Associate Director also works closely with colleagues within EOP to create and maintain a holistic approach to prevention, education, support, and response in support of all members of the campus community, consistent with the University’s compliance efforts related to non-discrimination. This position will be a part of the Office of the Provost’s Campus Partner Task Force, and will help lead the Office of the Provost’s Sexual Misconduct Student Advisory Board.

Responsibilities

Case management (60%)

• Provides initial response to student and academic reports of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking through outreach and initial intake, including providing information regarding supportive measures, resources, and referrals to University resolution processes, as appropriate. For reports involving academics, conduct intakes, as needed, in coordination with Resolution Services, UChicago CARES. 

• Conduct and coordinate necessary safety and compliance follow-up in response to reports, including, but not limited to, conducting campus safety analysis, identifying timely warnings and campus security threats in collaboration with the Department of Safety and Security.

• Autonomously determines and manages the implementation of supportive measures with campus partners.

• Analyze and utilize data to design and implement projects related to matters under the related University policies and processes, and work on cross functional teams to advance the development of University policies, processes, and resolution options.

• Analyze changes to Title IX, Title VII, or other related federal or state regulations related to non-discrimination, as it relates to University policy and procedure.  Present changes to teams and assist with developing strategy.

• Coordinates and monitors department compliance with minimal guidance.

• Plans and executes internal and external audits and activities to support regulatory agency inspections with minimal guidance.

• Proactively prepares, completes and submits all compliance documentation on a routine basis. Coordinates compliance committee meetings.

• This work is completed independently and autonomously with minimal guidance.

Education & Programing (30%)

• Lead efforts to develop and assess awareness of educational materials on services available to support individuals who have experienced sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.

• Using policy, law, and data, design curriculum and use it to train students, faculty, and staff on relevant University policies regarding sexual misconduct; including reporting responsibilities, support services available, and the formal reporting process.

• Lead implementation and tracking of the annual online sexual misconduct training for students.

• Coordinate the review and updating of training initiatives in order to comply with both federal and state regulations.

• Review and deliver training and supplemental educational sessions, which will include trauma-informed response training for those involved with receiving student complaints as well as new and innovative programing around prevention modeling and campus discourse on these topics.

• Lead projects as directed by the Executive Director and Associate Provost on related University policy and process development and case management.

• Chair the Advisory Board, independently recruiting, selecting, training, and managing new members.

Data & Reporting (10%)

• Maintain, in partnership with Director, a case management database to organize, manage, and track reports.

• Assist Director in the preparation of annual compliance reports.

• Guides the implementation of compliance activities designated by the University's strategic plans. Monitors University compliance with regulations and laws.

• Has a deep understanding to develop and administer policies related to affirmative action, non-discriminatory practices for persons with disabilities, and unlawful harassment or sexual misconduct.

• May provide confidential counseling and expertise to those who feel they have experienced unlawful treatment based on University programs and activities.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in a related field.

• Training in Title IX certification programs strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Five years work experience providing services to individuals experiencing harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct.

• Experience developing and delivering training programs related to compliance obligations.

• Must have experience and training in Title IX/Clery Act.

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to work on multiple projects and cases simultaneously in an intense and fast-paced environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of relevant laws in a higher education setting (e.g., Title IX, VAWA/Campus SaVE, FERPA, Clery).

• Excellent oral,  written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information with absolute discretion.

• Ability to resolve complex problems.

• Leadership, program management, and conflict resolution.

• Judgment and maturity in dealing effectively with student emergencies.

• Ability to consider all points of view with reason, common sense, and empathy and work toward outcomes that resolve the situation and may set precedent for the future.

• Demonstrated teamwork skills to lead and collaborate with a wide range of constituents.

Working Conditions

• Some evening/weekend work required.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Legal & Regulatory Affairs

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

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