Director of Community Standards and Title IX Coordinator

Job Description

The Director of Community Standards and Title IX Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the student conduct process and the student code of conduct and will serve as Chief Student Conduct Officer for the University. This role also serves as the University’s Title IX Coordinator, with responsibilities that include overseeing the university's compliance with Title IX, and responding to all complaints of gender related discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, and domestic violence.

This position will work closely with many campus departments such as Campus Police, Residence Life, Student Life, Student Support, Counseling and Psychological Services, the Office of the General Counsel, and the Compliance department. The Director of Community Standards and Title IX Coordinator reports to the Dean of Students.

Key Responsibilities

Community Standards and Student Conduct

• Serve as the Chief Student Conduct Officer for the University; provide oversight for the Student Conduct Process and the Student Code of Conduct

• Investigate incidents, assign charges, meet with students individually, and indirectly supervise all conduct officers in Student Affairs as it relates to the student conduct process

• Serve as the investigator for conduct concerns related to student organizations or athletic teams

• Provide annual training for all hearing officers regarding the student conduct process

• Assist with the oversight of the University’s incident reporting system

• Assist with the University’s compliance to the Clery Act and with all other student conduct reporting requirements, both internally and externally

• Serve as the central point of contact for the University’s designated Campus Security Authorities (CSAs); communicate with CSAs regularly; track new and departing CSAs; and provide annual CSA training

• Serve as the advisor to the Stevens Honor Board, a student-run honor system charged with upholding academic integrity

• Lead the Division of Student Affairs in annual updates of the Student Handbook, including updates to Stevens’ policies

Title IX

• Engage and integrate stakeholders from across the campus, law enforcement, and local agencies to ensure a comprehensive and holistic approach to preventing and responding to sex discrimination, including sexual violence

• Oversee the response, investigation, resolution, and reporting for all Title IX complaints at the University; recommend Title IX outcomes and sanctions to the Dean of Students

• Serve as the University-wide educator and trainer for Title IX, with a focus on education of and support for undergraduate and graduate students

• Oversee the preparation and dissemination of educational materials and programming that inform members of the campus community of Title IX rights and responsibilities, as well as sexual violence awareness and prevention

• Monitor developments in the law and best practice and recommend changes to the university's policies and practices

• Provide oversight of and guidance to the deputy Title IX Coordinators who focus on employee-related concerns, as well as the team of deputy Title IX Coordinators, investigators, and advisors who serve as additional resources when Title IX concerns arise

• Maintain required annual training documentation for all Title IX-related staff including deputy Title IX Coordinators, investigators, advisors, sanctioning officers, and appellate officers and publish regularly on the Title IX website

• Manage the Title IX and Community Standards websites

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• A master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel Administration, or a related field, or a Juris Doctor degree

• A minimum of five years of full-time professional experience in a related field

• Ability to work with a college student population and develop rapport with students

• Excellent organization skills; effective oral and written communication skills

• Ability to address challenging situations with sensitivity and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a student conduct position in a college setting

• Previous experience investigating and responding to Title IX incidents

• Knowledge of and experience with Title IX and the Clery Act

• An understanding of college student learning and development concepts and theories

 

 

Department

Undergraduate Student Affairs

Compensation Range

In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $81,600.00 - $111,533.33. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook, available at:

Benefits Guidebook

EEO Statement:

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status. 

Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.