Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of Human Resources Operations, the District Title IX Coordinator is responsible for partnering with Human Resources leaders in developing, interpreting, and recommending policies, procedures, and courses of action for the Title IX operations for students, employees, and stakeholders.
This leadership position is also responsible for supporting the development and implementation of educational programs regarding discrimination and sexual harassment prevention, ensuring faculty, staff and students understand their rights and, where applicable, responsibilities under the State and Federal statutes.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong leadership style that emphasizes high accountability and support to lead the implementation of new Title IX regulations. To meet the demands of multiple stakeholders, the incumbent must be a detailed critical thinker and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment. The volume, complexity, and unpredictable nature of the work require excellent organization, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Essential Performance Requirements*
- Collaborates with the Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Director of Human Resources Operations in implementing departmental strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency
- Leads the delivery of the institution's Title IX services for students and employees
- Implements and upholds rigorous quality assurance processes to ensure all investigation reports are accurate, comprehensive, and meet the highest standards before submission
- Serves as a subject matter expert on Title VII, VAWA, Campus Save Act, Clery Act, and other Title IX-related statutes, regulations, and policies
- Conducts Title IX grievance and appeals hearings when needed
- Partners with departmental leadership to develop internal policies, procedures, and business practices designed to foster a safe learning environment, and mitigate risk for the College
- Partners with management and legal counsel to discuss actions to be taken
- Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, programs, and compliance issues accurately and timely
- Identifies the need for changes in policies, procedures, and processes and takes the initiative to implement within assigned area of responsibility; informs others as needed
- Recommends districtwide prevention and awareness strategies for Title IX and related programs
- Provides monthly reports on program performance using key performance indicators
- Serves as a member of the Human Resources leadership team and develops internal policies, procedures, and workflows for continuous improvement of HR organizational effectiveness and operations
General Supervision and Management
- Responsible for personnel management, evaluation, and development of assigned administrative and professional-level direct reports on the Title IX team
- Implements high accountability measures for the team to our students, stakeholders, and each other, while offering an elevated level of leadership support
- Regularly reviews and evaluates investigation reports, providing constructive feedback and guidance to investigators to foster continuous improvement
- Ensures that Title IX services are completed timely and accurately to streamline workflows and maintain efficiency
- Creates and delivers training plans for new Title IX employees
- Collaborates with team members to identify and address skill gaps, offering training and development opportunities to enhance the quality of investigations, supportive measures, and other program offerings
Service Excellence
- Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
- Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
- Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
- Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Human Resources Operations
- Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Five (5) years working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements
- Three (3) years experience supervising (e.g., managing and evaluating the performance of others)
- Current Title IX Coordinator certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Management, or related field
- Three (3) years working experience as a Title IX deputy or coordinator in Texas
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of applicable Texas employment and Title IX laws and regulations, especially those related to public employers, and institutions of higher education
- Knowledge of and ability to apply current Federal, State, and local laws relating to Title IX, the Clery Act, Title VI, Title VII, VAWA, ADA, and ADAAA
- Skilled in policy and procedure interpretation, development, implementation, and training
- Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a demanding environment where the demands for work are varied and unpredictable in scope and volume
- Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations
- Ability to work independently, after hours, holidays, and weekends when needed
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats
- Ability to establish collaborative relationships
- Ability to organize, analyze and prioritize work, and data of self and direct reports
- Ability to exercise practical judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations
- Ability to effectively present complex information to various groups and individuals
- Ability to travel to the different district locations for problem resolution, meetings, and training
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary Posted 05/31/2024
