What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Resolution Specialist position at Caltech?
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Job Summary
The California Institute of Technology is seeking an Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator / Civil Rights Resolution Specialist. This position is a new role and excellent growth opportunity for professionals with experience in the areas of civil rights investigations and conflict resolution, who are looking to engage closely with the community of one of the world’s most elite and international research and education institutions. The position offers a unique opportunity to build skills, knowledge, and experience in the areas of Human Resources, Student Affairs, or DEI and to explore a career in higher education.
Reporting to the Institute’s Assistant Vice President for Equity, Equity Investigations, and Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Resolution Specialist is responsible for coordinating and conducting informal and formal resolutions, including mediated resolution agreements and investigations, of reported concerns and complaints by faculty, staff, students, and postdocs on campus and individuals involved in education programs at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, consistent with Civil Rights laws and Institute policies and procedures regarding non-discrimination, unlawful harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. In addition, the Assistant Deputy will have primary responsibility for managing the administration of, and outreach initiatives under, Caltech’s grant from the State of California relating to sexual assault prevention on campus. In this capacity, the position will work closely with the Campus Sexual Violence Advocate, a key confidential resource for the Caltech community, as well as with student leaders and outreach groups.
This position would function as a key member of the Equity and Title IX office which sits within Human Resources and coordinates closely with Student Affairs, and other stakeholders across the Institute including Campus Security, Human Resources, and student leadership.
This is a full-time and generally on campus position, as our entire community, especially our students, benefit from the Equity and Title IX Office’s hands-on, collaborative, team-oriented culture, which has been the foundation of our team’s success and accessibility. Caltech, however, has always been an employer that has awarded flexibility to our employees, so remote flexibility may be discussed.
This is an Essential Reporting position. In the event of an emergency on campus, an employee designated as essential reporting has essential job skills that are needed for response and recovery and is expected to report to Campus as soon as possible.
Essential Job Duties
The key priorities for this position are :
Initial Response to Reported Concerns and Complaints :
- Conducting and documenting thorough, neutral, efficient, and compassionate intakes with faculty, staff, postdoc, and student complainants, as well as responses to their concerns.
- Assessing intakes and providing parties verbal information and required written correspondence concerning rights, options, and status of responses for resolution of reports and complaints, consistent with pertinent laws, policies, and Equity Office protocols.
- Meeting with individuals and using independent judgment and initiative to discuss options for problem-solving options and conflict resolution.
Conducting Investigations and Other Resolutions :
Facilitating Institute Reporting, Policies, and Processes :
Conducting Outreach and Education :
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Required Documents
Hiring Range
108,000 - $133,700 per year
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our and .
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Disability Accommodations
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Salary : $108,000 - $133,700
