Compliance Manager and Title IX Coordinator

Maryland Institute College of Art; Mica (WA); On-site; USD 76,100 - 98,900; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Institute College of Art in Mica, WA is seeking a Compliance Manager and Title IX Coordinator to ensure adherence to Title IX and other equity laws. This role demands extensive investigative skills as well as the ability to develop and deliver educational programs on compliance and prevention. The candidate will manage case assessments and work cross-departmentally to maintain compliance.

The position requires a minimum of five years in relevant civil rights or compliance roles, and a Bachelor’s degree is mandatory, with a Master’s or JD preferred. A commitment to equity and a positive campus environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Five years in Title IX/civil rights compliance and investigations.
• Knowledge of Title IX regulations and grievance procedures.
• Strong investigative and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Title IX and related laws.
• Conduct investigations and manage case assessments.
• Develop training programs on Title IX and harassment prevention.

Skills

Investigative skills

Excellent communication

Conflict resolution

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s or JD

Job description

Job Title: Compliance Manager and Title IX Coordinator

Department: Human Resources Division: Human Resources

FLSA Status: Exempt | Union: N/A | Grade: 9 | Salary Range: $76,100 - $98,900 | Reports to: Executive Director of Human Resources

General Purpose

The Manager of Equity & Compliance and Title IX Coordinator ensures compliance with Title IX, Title VII, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and other state, federal, and civil laws and institutional policies related to equity, non-discrimination, and harassment. The role oversees institutional policy oversight, case management, investigations, training, response to reports, and institutional risk mitigation while fostering a campus environment grounded in equity, accountability, and respect. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role at the intersection of legal compliance, HR, student affairs, and institutional culture.

Summary of Essential Functions

• Civil Rights & Regulatory Compliance and Policy Oversight
• Intake, Assessment, Case Management & Resolution
• Investigations & Adjudication Oversight
• Training and Recordkeeping

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain relevant policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements and recommend updates to align with evolving regulations.
• Receive and respond to reports and complaints of sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination, bias and retaliation concerns.
• Conduct initial assessments, determine appropriate response pathways, and coordinate supportive measures for complainants and respondents.
• Maintain accurate, confidential case records.
• Conduct investigations into alleged violations, ensuring investigations are prompt, thorough, impartial, and equitable.
• Coordinate resolution processes (informal and formal).
• Coordinate hearings, informal resolutions, and adjudication processes in partnership with HR, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Campus Safety, and Legal Counsel.
• Develop and deliver campus-wide training programs on Title IX and sexual misconduct prevention, anti-discrimination and harassment, responsible employee obligations, bystander intervention and reporting, for all stakeholders.
• Maintain required records under Title IX and related laws, prepare reports for audits, compliance reviews, and leadership, track trends, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Implement and administer requirements for reporting, record‑keeping, and retention of documentation and information regarding training, investigations, supportive measures, hearings, dispositions, monitoring, and compliance.
• Ensure timely implementation of supportive measures (academic, housing, workplace adjustments), assess safety risks, and coordinate interventions.
• Serve as the institutional ADA/Section 504 Coordinator.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of: Title IX regulations and grievance procedures; federal and state civil rights laws, including Title VII, ADA/Section 504, VAWA, Clery Act; higher education governance structures and shared responsibility models; collective bargaining agreements and union-related considerations in investigations; trauma-informed practices and their application in investigations and case management; confidentiality standards, records retention, privacy laws (including FERPA); campus climate dynamics and systemic equity issues.
• Skills: Investigative skills (conducting thorough, unbiased investigations, interviewing parties, analyzing complex and conflicting information, producing clear, defensible investigative reports); case management & decision making; excellent communication with diverse audiences; conflict resolution & navigating high-conflict interpersonal dynamics; training design and delivery; data & compliance management.
• Ability to: Maintain neutrality and credibility in highly sensitive situations; handle confidential information with discretion and integrity; build trust across diverse campus constituencies; navigate ambiguity and competing priorities; influence without direct authority across departments; balance legal compliance with institutional culture and risk; respond effectively in crisis situations, including after-hours incidents; work independently while coordinating complex, cross-functional efforts; identify systemic issues and drive strategic improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or JD strongly preferred.
• Experience: Five years in Title IX / civil rights compliance, employee relations, HR, student conduct and/or investigations, or regulatory compliance; demonstrated knowledge of Title IX regulations, grievance procedures, employment law, higher education compliance frameworks; experience handling investigations related to equity, sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, gender-based violence, and/or Title IX violations; experience developing and leading training programs to multiple constituencies and assessing training effectiveness; strong investigative, analytical, and case management skills; ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and neutrality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or JD; Title IX or civil rights investigation certification (e.g., ATIXA); experience working in a unionized environment; familiarity with Clery Act, VAWA, and FERPA.

Conditions of Employment

None.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands: Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Required vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work environment: may be exposed to weather conditions and noise level is usually minimal.

Reasonable accommodations: May be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Required Training

• Handbook orientation
• Anti-Harassment
• Hazard Communication
• Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention
• Personal Protection Equipment

Equal Opportunity Statement

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). The College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by the Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.