System-Wide Title IX Compliance Coordinator

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Role description:

The State University of New York System Administration (SUNY), located in Albany, New York invites applications for the position of System-Wide Title IX Compliance Coordinator.  The System-Wide Title IX Compliance Coordinator provides Title IX related direction and support to all of SUNY's state-operated campuses across the New York State and SUNY System Administration.  The System-Wide Title IX Compliance Coordinator will oversee and implement SUNY's system-wide compliance program for Title IX, in accordance with SUNY policy, relevant federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

Key responsibilities include strategic planning, providing wrap-around service support and guidance  on University-wide matters, assisting individual campuses with compliance questions, overseeing Title IX investigator(s) and violence prevention staff at the System office, meeting with relevant SUNY groups and providing compliance updates, working closely with SUNY Office of General Counsel on any issues identified relating to compliance with Title IX and other relevant federal and state laws, rules and/or regulations; and other duties as assigned.

The System-Wide Coordinator of Title IX Compliance will also work with the SUNY Office of General Counsel's Student Affairs Practice Group on any joint initiatives related to Title IX implementation and compliance, as necessary.

More specifically, duties of the role include:

• Serving as Title IX Coordinator for SUNY System Administration;
• Onboarding new Title IX Coordinators hired at any of SUNY's state-operated and community college campuses and acting as a practitioner resource for Title IX Coordinators;
• Conducting periodic review of Title IX and Sexual Violence policies across SUNY campuses to ensure legal compliance with relevant laws, rules and regulations;
• Developing a best practices guide for practitioners on issues of sexual violence, including the handling of regarding investigations and adjudications of Title IX and sexual violence complaints;
• Conducting periodic review of SUNY campus websites to ensure compliance with relevant laws, rules and regulations;
• Working with SUNY Office of General Counsel on implementation and compliance should there be changes in law and regulation related to Title IX, Clery, VAWA, and Enough is Enough;
• Notifying campuses of legal compliance deadlines set in statute, rule and regulation;
• Identifying and facilitating appropriate topics for training and professional development for Title IX coordinators, investigators and other employees involved in the Title IX/Article 129-B process, across the System;
• Managing SUNY's online Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response training program for students ("SPARC"), including training staff, revising curriculum and overseeing campus compliance;
• Creating system-wide trainings for campuses to utilize that would assist with prevention education for campuses rooted in nationwide best practices;
• Collaborating with key offices and programs that engage in Title IX compliance practices;
• Working with appropriate offices on SUNY's campus-wide climate surveys;
• Developing and implementing wrap-around services to assist SUNY campuses, and supervising staff that support these services.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant Title IX experience prior to beginning the position, and a minimum of 2 years of experience managing a compliance program.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited ABA law school (or foreign equivalent) or Master's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of experience practicing in the Title IX area either as a practitioner and/or as legal counsel.
• Experience in an academic setting or government office.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple and changing priorities and objectives. 
• Superior written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and legal research skills.

Additional Information:

Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $96,000 - $124,000.

Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time.

This position is located in Albany, New York. Limited telecommuting may be available. Some travel may be required depending on the needs of clients.

Management/Confidential appointments work under the leadership and discretion of the appointing authority and are not represented  by a union.

Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates are invited to apply online using the following link: http://sunysystem.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=171539

Please submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references when applying.  The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

State University of New York System Administration is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.