Director of Non-Discrimination Initiatives, Title IX Coordinator and ADA / Section 504 Coordinator

Director Of Non-Discrimination Initiatives, Title IX Coordinator And Ada / Section 504 Coordinator

The Director of Non-Discrimination Initiatives at Wellesley College is responsible for managing the College's compliance with Title IX, Title VII, Title VI, ADA, Rehabilitation Act Section 504 and other state and federal laws relating to discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected category as well as sexual harassment and / or misconduct, dating / domestic violence, and stalking. The Director is responsible for conducting or supervising investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct involving students and, in coordination with Human Resources, allegations involving staff and / or faculty. The Director is also responsible for maintaining the College's policies regarding discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct, as well as assisting in reviewing and revising the internal processes and practices for the investigation and adjudication of these issues, as may be needed. The Director is also responsible for developing and conducting training for students, staff and faculty on all issues of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct. As the ADA / 504 Coordinator, the Director is responsible for monitoring the College's compliance with state and federal laws regarding accessibility, will serve as the co-chair of the 504 Committee and will handle grievances relating to accommodations process or disability discrimination / harassment. The Director also regularly interacts and collaborates with many groups and offices on campus to build relationships that serve as the foundation for cooperation and open dialogue with and among students, faculty, and staff. The Director reports to the President but on a day-to-day basis will coordinate closely with other members of college leadership.

Position Responsibilities :

Education, Prevention, and Outreach

Provide information to students, faculty, and staff regarding their rights and responsibilities with regard to sexual misconduct and the College's Title IX program as well as all issues of discrimination and harassment under Title VI, Title VII and the ADA, including information about the resources available on and off campus, how to access these resources, and Wellesley's policies and processes.

Work to ensure an inclusive and welcoming campus climate by leading, supporting, and communicating regularly with the College community about the College's Title IX program and sexual misconduct prevention efforts as well as the College's efforts to ensure a campus environment that is free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. The Director must also effectively collaborate with students, faculty, and staff working on such efforts.

Conduct, oversee, or coordinate training for students, faculty, and staff about the College's nondiscrimination policies and grievance procedures, including all issues of discrimination and harassment under Title VI, Title VII, and the ADA, as well as Wellesley's sexual misconduct prevention efforts, and its Title IX program as a whole.

Partner with student life on education initiatives to support students who have been impacted by discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct or who are involved in grievance processes.

Institutional Monitoring and Compliance

Ensure that Wellesley's policies, procedures and practices comply with Title IX, Title VII, Title VI, ADA, Rehabilitation Act Section 504 and other state and federal laws.

As Title IX Coordinator, ensure that Wellesley's policies, procedures, and practices regarding sex discrimination and harassment and sexual misconduct comply with Title IX; other federal laws related to the Title IX program and sexual misconduct on campus (e.g., the Violence Against Women Act and the Campus Sexual Assault and Violence Elimination (SaVE) Act); and any relevant state law (including the Massachusetts Campus Sexual Violence Act), as well as that they reflect best practices.

As ADA / 504 Coordinator, monitor Wellesley's compliance with state and federal laws regarding accessibility, serve as the co-chair of the 504 Committee and handle grievances relating to the accommodations process or disability discrimination / harassment.

Ensure that complaints, reports, and investigations of all forms of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct are handled in accordance with College policies and through prompt, fair, and impartial practices and standards. This includes the receipt, evaluation, investigation, and resolution of complaints, as well as training of those involved in investigations and adjudication.

Facilitate coordination and collaboration with and among College offices on discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct issues, including the Division of Student Life, Office of Human Resources, General Counsel, Office of Accessibility and Disability Resources and Public Safety.

Identify and manage outside investigators, and personally conduct investigations as needed, on matters of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct involving students, staff and faculty.

Ensure College has designated and trained confidential resource providers and advisors.

Develop and maintain professional relationships with Title IX coordinators at neighboring Boston-area campuses, with the goal of facilitating and promoting joint training and prevention efforts and coordinating support for Wellesley students involved in sexual misconduct cases on other campuses.

Maintain College's relationships with external rape crisis and domestic violence resources.

Collaborate with many groups and offices on campus to build relationships that serve as the foundation for trust, cooperation and open dialogue with and among students, faculty, and staff.

Serve as Wellesley's institutional representative on Title IX and sexual misconduct related matters, including in communications with government officials and annual reporting to the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education.

Enhance professional qualifications through ongoing participation in conferences, seminars, and other professional development activities.

Maintain records in accordance with the law and College policies.

Coordinate reporting and assist Public Safety on Clery Act-related matters.

Assessment and Reporting

Lead periodic review of all complaints / reports of sexual misconduct and in coordination with the appropriate College offices (including the Division of Student Life, Office of Human Resources, and Public Safety) to identify and address any patterns / systemic issues.

In collaboration with the Office of Institutional Research and with students, faculty, and staff, coordinate and / or oversee the development and implementation of any assessments (e.g., surveys) of campus climate and policies and procedures to address sexual misconduct.

Utilize, review, and assess findings to enhance the effectiveness of the College's policies, compliance, and education efforts around discrimination, harassment, ADA / Section 504 and sexual misconduct and address the need for modifying policies.

May include other responsibilities as assigned and not listed here.

Basic Qualifications :

Significant Title IX, non-discrimination, ADA / 504 or related experience is required

An advanced degree in a relevant field such as a law degree is preferred

Skills and Abilities :

Comprehensive knowledge of current state and federal law and regulationsas well as identified best practices and trends in the field of educationrelated to discrimination, harassment, disabilities, and sexual misconduct on college campuses, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and the ADA

Understanding of recent developments regarding discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct on campuses across the country, including context of women's colleges in particular

Understanding of the residential liberal arts college experience and a passion to work collaboratively within a highly consultative campus culture

Ability to build rapport, work collaboratively with, and navigate complex issues across constituencies on and off campus, including students, faculty, staff, and alumnae

Cultural competence and sensitivity to the concerns and needs of diverse student, faculty, and staff populations

Experience successfully working with confidential and sensitive information

Sound judgment, objectivity, and integrity

Talent for listening and facilitating difficult conversations

Ability to offer engaging and informative in-person training to students, faculty and staff

Ability to lead, manage, and inspire teams

Ability to prepare and present detailed reports, educational programs, training, and assessments

Excellent written and oral communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, planning, presentation, and project management skills