TITLE IX COORDINATOR

Job Description

Company Overview :

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly qualified professional to join SUNY Oneonta, a regional comprehensive university committed to academic excellence, inclusion, and sustainability. The institution seeks individuals who are passionate about student success and eager to contribute to a vibrant campus community.

Founded in 1889, SUNY Oneonta is part of the State University of New York System, which includes 64 campuses across New York State. The University enrolls approximately 6,000 students pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees or certificates across more than 60 academic programs. Within the student body, 60.4% identify as female and 26.7% are from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups.

Known as an exemplary residential campus, SUNY Oneonta fosters a nurturing environment where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully. Students benefit from an average class size of 21 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 : 1. The campus offers a robust residential experience complemented by a wide variety of co-curricular activities that promote engagement and personal development.

SUNY Oneonta is regularly recognized as one of the most affordable universities and best values in higher education, reflecting its commitment to academic quality and minimizing student debt. The University was recently ranked #11 among the best universities in New York for post-graduation employment, with 93.81% of alumni employed 10 years after graduation.

Position Summary :

The Title IX Coordinator serves as the subject-matter expert and institutional lead for ensuring compliance with Title IX, Article 129-B of NYS Education Law, VAWA, Campus SaVE, and related laws. This role involves conducting thorough investigations of sexual misconduct and discrimination cases, coordinating supportive measures, and ensuring fair and timely adjudication processes. The Coordinator develops and delivers campus-wide training programs, manages a comprehensive case system, and collaborates with key departments to maintain effective and inclusive Title IX procedures. Additionally, the role includes strategic planning, climate survey analysis, and continuous evaluation of programs to promote a safe, equitable, and culturally sensitive campus environment.

Responsibilities :

• Provide subject-matter expertise on requirements of and ensure compliance with Title IX, Article 129B of the NYS Education Law, VAWA, Campus SaVE, and related federal and state laws.
• Conduct investigations of reports of sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, relationship violence, and stalking to ensure all complaints are adjudicated promptly, providing a fair, equitable and neutral process for all parties : Conduct interview, collect evidence, prepare investigative reports, and issue notices and determination letters as required by applicable law and SUNY / Oneonta policy. Also, coordinate and monitor supportive measures, including academic, housing, workplace accommodations and other measures as appropriate.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive campus-wide training and education regarding prevention of and response to sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, etc. Conduct ongoing evaluation to measure effectiveness of programs.
• Provide strategic and day-to-day program planning through initiation, execution, and assessment of programs and services.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive case management system, including working closely with Student Affairs and Employee Services to ensure compliant and effective processes for adjudicating reported Title IX cases.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with other SUNY and University departments, especially the Office of General Counsel, the Office of Human Resources / Employee Services, the Office of Community Standards, Athletics, University Police and Residential Experience and Housing.
• Assess, develop, and implement initiatives to ensure that Title IX processes and activities are inclusive and culturally sensitive.
• Coordinate the implementation, analyses and dissemination of results of climate surveys. Identify patterns and trends and work with appropriate campus constituents on implementing corrective measures.

Minimum Qualifications :

Additional Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Key Competencies & Personal Attributes :

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is negotiable and based on qualifications.

The State University of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes :

SUNY Oneonta is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in relevant discipline or Juris doctor. Trained in conducting trauma-informed investigations. Three years or more of successful relevant full-time professional experience related to civil rights compliance in higher education, including conducting investigations of sexual misconduct, intimate partner violence, and stalking.