Title Ix/equity And Diversity Officer

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Title IX/Equity and Diversity Officer
The candidate will report to the University President and has ultimate compliance responsibility for Title IX of the Education Amendments of the 1972 Civil Rights Act and the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization of 2012 (VAWA). Manages the day-to-day responsibilities associated with the University's Title IX compliance obligations and ensures the effectiveness and consistency of sexual harassment and sexual violence investigations. Serves as the primary compliance officer for state and federal laws relating to sexual harassment and violence prevention. Creates, modifies, and oversees programs as required by law, regulation or agreement relating to sexual harassment and violence prevention. Identifies and integrates best practices in the Title IX investigation arena into knowledge base and practice. Effectively communicates services and training programs related to Title IX, sexual harassment and other non-discrimination issues to the University community. Develops, revises and oversees University policies, procedures, protocols and practices ensuring compliance with Title IX regulations. Prepares annual statistical report on the number, nature and disposition of complaints. Identifies patterns and makes recommendations relating to sexual harassment and violence. Receives and processes inquiries pertaining to Title IX violations. Responsible for formal and informal investigations of complaints based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability and veteran status, including complaints of sexual harassment and/or sexual assault, as well as related grievance procedures. Maintains a case management database to organize, manage and track Title IX, Title VII and sexual harassment incidents. Writes comprehensive reports of investigations with findings of fact and recommendation(s). Stays abreast of regulations and statutes relating to civil rights laws and gender-based violence, including but not limited to, Title IX and VAWA necessary. Informs and counsels campus leadership of requirements regarding AA/EEO and non-discrimination issues. Collaborates with the UH System Assistant Vice Chancellor for Equal Opportunity Services in developing the University’s Affirmative Action Plan (AAP). Trains faculty and staff search committees and serves as a resource in matters of AA/EEO. Oversees the Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Conducts research and creates reports on campus diversity issues. Monitors the effectiveness of the University’s diversity, inclusion and multi-cultural recruiting efforts. Works closely with senior administrators and faculty to improve the diversity of the UHD professoriate. Works closely with Enrollment Management and academic units to ensure that diverse students matriculate successfully to graduation. Develops annual reports such as institutional report on diversity and inclusion efforts and student success and diversity. Develops quarterly diversity newsletter. Engages with external organizations, groups, and support entities that advance the diversity and inclusion mission of the University. Assists with the development of policies and programs to attract, retain and promote a diverse workforce and student body. Develops metrics for measuring the effectiveness of diversity initiatives implemented. Ensures that the University culture, environment and approach in every area are inclusive, respectful and inviting to all. Implements formal programs, processes and metrics and is instrumental in diversity and inclusion messaging for women, racial and ethnic minorities, members of the LGBTQ community and those with disabilities. Performs other related duties as required and deemed appropriate in support of the President Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet.

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