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　　Position Details

　　Position Details

　　Job Title DEPUTY TITLE IX COORD & EQUITY INVESTIGATOR

　　Position Number 8102354

　　Job Category University Staff

　　Job Type Full-Time

　　FLSA Status Exempt

　　Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

　　Department Name EQUITY AND TITLE IX COMPLIANCE

　　Location Code EQUITY & TITLE IX COMPLIANCE (4650A)

　　Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Reports directly to the University’s Executive Director – Equity and Title IX Compliance Coordinator.

　　Investigates and assists in resolving reports and complaints of gender-based and bias-motivated discrimination and misconduct (including but not limited to harassment, abuse, inequity, violence or threat thereof, and any other misconduct alleged to have been motivated by the affected party’s protected characteristics or identities) among faculty, staff, student, and other covered entities within the University community.

　　Conducts prompt, thorough, impartial, reliable, trauma-informed, and person-centered investigations into allegations contained within the aforementioned reports and complaints.

　　Develops, communicates, and implements the procedural timeline and process expectations to all parties.

　　Interviews complainants, respondents, witnesses, and other individuals as relevant to the alleged misconduct.

　　Gathers, reviews, and impartially analyzes available data and evidence to determine or recommend findings of responsibility and/or propose appropriate resolutions/outcomes.

　　Identifies and applies University policies relevant to a complaint.

　　Drafts concise and logical written reports presenting steps taken in investigations, investigative findings, and relevant documentation/evidence to all involved parties.

　　Collaborates with campus and community partners to make recommendations and implement reasonable measures to resolve complaints.

　　Diligently updates and maintains case files and other records related to complaints.

　　Delivers presentations, training, and other educational programming to faculty, staff, & student populations.

　　Assists with data collection and preparation for reports, presentations, and other publications required by law (e.g. Clery, Illinois Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act) or as requested by Title IX Coordinator or other University senior leadership.

　　Maintains a high level of cultural competence, overall responsiveness, attention to detail, and the ability to exercise excellent and unbiased judgment and reasoning.

　　Continuously identifies and integrates best practices in Title IX, Title VI, Title VII , and other student- and employee-related regulatory investigation fields.

　　Possesses an ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality and remain impartial in complex and emotionally charged situations.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

　　Juris Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration or related field; and at least two years of related investigatory experience.

　　Qualifications

　　Knowledge of applicable state and federal civil rights legislation and/or policies and procedures.

　　Prior experience conducting Title IX and/or Title VII discrimination/equity/bias related investigations.

　　Strong skills in the areas of conflict resolution, problem solving, interviewing, and investigation.

　　Demonstrated commitment to cultural competency and the ability to effectively relate and communicate across difference.

　　Excellent organizational, time management, and written & verbal communications skills, including teamwork and interpersonal communication.

　　Exceptional critical thinking skills to facilitate resolution of challenging scenarios, including the ability to analyze sensitive, complex, and confidential topics.

　　Investigatory experience in a higher education setting is preferred.

　　Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

　　Title IX Certification (preferred)

　　Computer Skills

　　Proficiency with Maxient, MS Office Suite, Internet, and email applications.

　　Supervisory Responsibilities No

　　Required operation of university owned vehicles No

　　Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

　　Physical Demands None

　　Working Conditions None

　　Open Date 01/22/2024

　　Close Date

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　Diversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

　　As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://www.luc.edu/diversityandinclusion/) . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits (https://cld.bz/c/sy7N6a?utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=CldBz-Share-Collection) centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

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