Temporary Title IX Coordinator

The Temporary Title IX Coordinator supports work to create a campus culture that is welcoming and inclusive for students, faculty and staff from all backgrounds. Reporting to the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, the Temporary Title IX Coordinator will serve as the designee and authorized coordinator of the University’s compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and applicable federal regulations.

The Temporary Title IX Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Student Affairs, Public Safety, Counseling and Psychological Services, Disability and Accessibility services, and General Counsel, while maintaining appropriate independence, privacy, and freedom from conflicts of interest or bias. This position will carry sufficient institutional authority and access to information and decision makers to coordinate prompt and effective compliance in accordance with the University’s policies and processes. Responsibilities include: Coordinate the University's efforts to comply with Title IX and 34 C.F.R.

Part 106 across all education programs and activities, including admissions and employment. Maintain a visible and accessible campus presence and build awareness of reporting options, confidential resources, supportive measures, and protections against retaliation. Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal and state requirements; advise senior leadership regarding compliance risks, regulatory developments, and needed policy or practice changes.

Review, implement, and recommend revisions to the University's nondiscrimination policy, grievance procedures, notice of nondiscrimination, reporting information, and related protocols; confirm that required coordinator contact information and reporting instructions are published in required locations. Response to reports and complaints Receive reports and complaints; conduct prompt jurisdictional and threshold assessments; explain the University's complaint procedures and available and appropriate informal and formal resolution processes.

Initiate and oversee the applicable procedure when a complaint is made, provide required notices, monitor reasonably prompt timeframes according to University policy, communicate delays for good cause, and coordinate investigators, decision-makers, advisors, and informal resolution facilitators as needed. Develop investigation plans; interview parties and witnesses; gather, preserve, and assess documentary, electronic, and other evidence; distinguish relevant evidence from impermissible evidence; and prepare clear, neutral reports or evidence summaries.

Promptly offer, coordinate, document, review, modify, and, when appropriate, continue or terminate individualized supportive measures for complainants and respondents. Coordinate required impartial review of challenges to supportive-measure decisions. When no complaint is made or allegations are withdrawn, make and document the fact-specific…

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