Title IX Coordinator

Summary:

The Title IX Coordinator directly oversees the compliance and facilitation of all aspects of the University’s Sexual Assault and Gender Based Misconduct program, including Title IX and VAWA. This position engages in intake, investigation, and administration of all matters pertaining to Title IX and all reports of sexual misconduct interpersonal violence, and gender-based discrimination, Title IX or otherwise. It is expected that this individual will be a University subject matter expert for matters related to sexual misconduct, interpersonal violence, and gender-based discrimination. This role is responsible for ensuring appropriate training, awareness, and prevention programming, including online, in-person, or passive for the University community. This position is also responsible for recommending appropriate policies to respond to requirements of new legislation, state policy requirements, and best business practices. The Title IX Coordinator reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Job Description:

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the campus official with primary responsibility for insuring institutional compliance with Title IX laws and regulations, inclusive of effective, equitable investigation and timely resolution of all complaints of sexual violence and sex/gender discrimination.
• Receive student reports/complaints of sexual and gender based harassment, sexual violence, domestic and dating violence, stalking and retaliation and collect relevant information.
• Develop and implement interim measures; review and educate students on options and resources; coordinate/facilitate effective response to such reports; and document steps taken.
• Coordinate appropriate supportive measures for all parties involved in potential Title IX and or sexual and gender-based misconduct matters.
• Partner with the Deputy Title IX Coordinators, Dean of Students, Student Conduct, Campus Safety and other appropriate parties to provide support for all matters related to sexual and gender based harassment, sexual violence, domestic and dating violence, stalking and retaliation and collect relevant information (Title IX or otherwise).
• Manage relationships with external constituents, including local law enforcement, families, advisors, consultants, and external process support.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver training and awareness programs for students, staff, faculty and third parties in collaboration with Office of Student Wellness & Health Promotions, including Bystander Intervention and others.
• Provide oversight and management of online training systems and coordination and delivery of online trainings for students, and employees when appropriate.
• Ensure appropriate practice, policy, and educations standards are fulfilled as required for federal, state, and institutional compliance.
• Serve as the subject matter experts and track trends in reporting, reviewing policies and procedures and establishing strong community relationships.
• Interpret laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee the development of Title IX related print and web-based resources for the campus.
• Monitor student reporting system and the Title IX email account, and respond in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare compliance reports as needed.
• Serve in an on-call capacity for potential incidents that occur outside of traditional business hours throughout the year and respond to reports of student sexual misconduct.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to respond to crisis or emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to build relationships and balance the multiple, and sometimes conflicting, interests of diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise discretion, diplomacy and tact.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required with very strong attention to detail.
• In depth understanding of Title IX regulations and resolution processes, VAWA, Clery, and FERPA and an ability to translate this knowledge to practical application.
• Direct professional experience related to Title IX, student conduct, campus safety, victim advocacy and/or compliance in higher education.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a concentration in higher education, business administration, student development, counseling or a related field strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university required.
• Certification and/or training from ATIXA (Association of Title IX Administrators) or similar is a plus.
  
  

Accreditation and equal opportunity

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, titleixcoordinator@lynn.edu, or 1 561-237-7727; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling 1 561-237-7639.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreport

For your health, Lynn University is smoke- and tobacco-free.