WHO WE ARE

 

The University of Dallas (UD) is a Catholic liberal arts university known for its excellence in academics.  We are dedicated and guided by our Mission to educate the whole person, encouraging students to pursue wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and primary ends of education. We have consistently ranked as one of the top regional universities in the country.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

UD is currently seeking a Director of Civil Rights and Title IX who understands and supports the Mission of the University of Dallas. The Director of the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX must be committed to fostering a campus environment free from sexual harassment and discrimination and will be responsible for the oversight of compliance requirements that falls under Civil Rights and Title IX. The Director will be responsible for oversight of alleged discrimination or

sexual harassment, maintaining and tracking all statistics required by university policy as

well as federal and state regulations.

 

The Director will serve as the campus Title IX Coordinator and provide Title IX-related

consultation to senior officials as necessary; conduct prompt and thorough investigations;

develop Title IX education and awareness programs; maintain training records;

recommend policies and practices and oversee the activities of campus Deputy Title IX

Coordinator(s). The Director will also serve as the campus ADA/Section 504 (disability),

Age Discrimination Act Coordinator, and Veterans Affairs Coordinator.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to and provide intake on alleged discrimination, sexual harassment, and

sexual violence claims; investigate, interview, and review documentation;

compose formal internal reports, findings, and analyses and make

recommendations regarding further action; assist with the recommendation and

implementation of corrective action plans stemming from investigative findings

as needed.

• Advise on policy and procedure for non-discrimination and Title IX, prepare

templates for investigations and reporting purposes, and track the status of all

current and past reports to maintain compliance standards.

• Conduct investigations of alleged discrimination and harassment complaints

promptly and effectively. Ensure the integrity of investigations is maintained

through appropriate discretion, confidentiality, and a commitment to fairness and

equity.

 

• Develop, schedule, communicate, facilitate, and track training programs for

employees and students in conjunction with stakeholders across campus to ensure

constituents are aware of their responsibilities, options, and resources. Ensure that

university executives, Board of Trustees, Deputy Title IX Coordinator(s), as well

as any individuals involved with discipline from areas such as the Provost Office,

Student Affairs, and Human Resources, are trained on necessary information,

processes, and applicable laws, as well as hearing officers.

• In Title IX Coordinator capacity, coordinate, monitor, and track Title IX efforts

across the university, including but not limited to those undertaken in Student

Life, Human Resources, Police Department, University Athletics, and the Office

of the Provost.

• In collaboration with the Academic Success Office, manage the reasonable

accommodation function by assessing requests for accommodation and emotional

support animals, ensuring timely responses, and maintaining adequate records.

 In collaboration with the Registrar’s Office and Business Office, manage

compliance with Department of Veterans Affairs rules and regulations relating to

students receiving veteran educational benefits.

• Prepares and produces reports by researching, analyzing, and summarizing

information and trends for the university President as required by Texas law and

coordinates submissions for the Board of Trustees and other various reports.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in progressively responsible positions involving investigation and management of protected class status-based complaints is required.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Juris doctor or other advanced degree in a related field.
• Prior experience as a Title IX Coordinator in an academic setting is preferred, as is experience in conducting training on relevant topics.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, including Title VII, ADA, VAWA, Title IX, and related laws and regulations, is required.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Irregular hours such as nights and weekends will be required for student events/reports.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BENEFITS

 

UD provides competitive pay and benefits, including eligibility to participate in medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee events; a health and wellness program; a free fitness center; competitive leave programs; tuition waiver, tuition exchange for employees and their families; and matching retirement plan contributions.

 

If this sounds like the job for you, apply online at: https://hr.udallas.edu/apply/

 

The University of Dallas seeks to recruit, develop, and retain faculty, staff and administration of the highest caliber.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages applications from female and minority candidates and others who will enhance our community and advance our Mission.