Assistant Director Of Prevention Education

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Assistant Director of Prevention Education - Division of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
The candidate is responsible for investigating all complaints and allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, domestic misconduct, stalking, and retaliation in compliance with federal, state and University mandates, including Title IX and VAWA. This position is essential to fulfilling this obligation. Provides senior-level support to employees and management while conducting professional investigations in response to complaints and allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, domestic misconduct, stalking, and retaliation involving members of the University community on the Morgantown campus, the divisional campuses, and the statewide extension system. This position will primarily be responsible for handling complaints and allegations against WVU students, faculty, and staff. Is responsible for oversight of the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of department programs that foster learning and broaden global perspectives, while ensuring goals are consistent with departmental and university mission. Has direct oversight and develops implementation of a campus-wide strategic prevention and educational programming. This position will oversee the development, delivery, and evaluation of training and educational programs and materials; oversee record documentation and the effectiveness of programs. This position will also provide professional project assistance to the Director. Will advise, Counsel and Research. Will provide leadership and small project oversight on investigations and issues that may arise. Provide advanced level advice, counsel or interpretation regarding WVU policies. Answer complex questions and resolve difficult issues presented by various parties in the University community. Conduct extensive research on state and federal laws relating to the above-mentioned complaints or allegations. Proactively research, identify and analyze potentially complex issues and educate campus accordingly. Recommend and develop policies and procedures. Receive, evaluate and respond to inquiries and requests for information related to all forms of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, domestic misconduct, stalking, and retaliation at WVU. This may include answering requests for routine consultation, information, referrals, counseling and responding to complex and/or emotionally charged questions. Follow established procedures in conducting a comprehensive investigation. Maintain a collaborative relationship with relevant offices, including the Office of Student Conduct, Human Resources Employee Relations unit, the Department of Public Safety, and the Office of the General Counsel. Serve as a resource to divisional campuses and conduct investigations on those campuses as needed. Lead development, instruction, and oversight of a three-credit sexual assault advocacy service learning (SRVL) course that involves learning inside and outside of the classroom. As the lead instructor and instructor of record for this course, oversee appropriate curriculum, handouts, lectures and presentations. Approve learning outcomes, instruments to evaluate student performance, and evaluations of the course. Directly supervise assigned staff, including but not be limited to: training, facilitating meetings/retreats, evaluation of personnel in areas of responsibility, consistent developmental feedback, coaching, assessing/adjusting position duties. Coordinate regular needs-and-outcome assessments for the planning and evaluation of prevention education programming. Prepare annual reports based on these assessments. Develop and implement training programs and workshops designed to educate the University community about sexual violence, discrimination and harassment prevention and response. Conduct training relevant to the work of the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with special emphasis on compliance activities, including Title IX / VAWA. Assist in other duties relevant to the work of the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or Division of Student Life as assigned. Maintain a timely professional development program relevant to the responsibilities of the position. A master’s degree in a discipline related to personnel, social work, education, criminal justice or similar field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Preference will be given to candidates with a J.D. degree. 4 years experience in the following: Investigating complaints or allegations of misconduct. Experience with issues related to discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, domestic misconduct, stalking, and retaliation, including knowledge of experience working with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other non-discrimination statuses required. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret in the broadest sense federal and state equal opportunity and non‐discrimination laws and regulations, including Title IX and others required. Ability to understand the needs of the university and to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff, in a wide array of situations required. Ability to build relationships and establish collaborative partnerships across the institution and peer institutions required. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations with diplomacy and excellent judgment and to act calmly and objectively required. Superior interpersonal, cross-cultural communication, diversity, organizational and problem-solving skills required. Ability to develop and implement bystander education programming required. Knowledge of student development best practices and a strong desire to provide a supportive environment for students required. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse student population and workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels required. Understanding of the legal framework for discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct required. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to fluently read, write and speak the English language required. Ability to travel to regional campuses or other locations as needed.

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