Equal Opportunity & Title IX Program Lead

Lesley University; United States; On-site; USD 91,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition programs

Job summary

Lesley University seeks an Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, ADA/504 Coordinator, reporting to the Director of Compliance and Contract Management. The role coordinates compliance with Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and related regulations, investigates discrimination and harassment, and oversees resolution processes and supportive measures.

The position develops training and educational programs, analyzes trends, and works with campus partners to strengthen equity, inclusion, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s, JD, or other advanced degree in a field relevant to equal opportunity compliance preferred.
• Minimum of five years of related or transferable experience, including investigatory experience.
• Working knowledge of student, employee, civil rights, and legal issues facing universities.
• Ability to foster an integrated team approach; Demonstrated capacity to conceptualize, build, and continuously improve effective programs and processes.
• Demonstrated capacity to implement programs and processes.
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written), organizational, mediation, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and appropriately to crisis situations.
• Ability to implement and monitor administrative systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, track, and report allegations of discrimination, harassment, and policy violations.
• Oversee formal and informal resolution processes, including investigations and interim safeguards.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs and trainings on equity and Title IX topics.
• Provide consultation and coaching on equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice to campus partners.
• Review reported violations and advise on prevention and resolution strategies.
• Support campus-wide initiatives that advance equity and compliance with laws and university policies.

Skills

Investigations experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Crisis response

Policy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (Masters/JD)

Job description

Lesley University seeks an Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, ADA/504 Coordinator, reporting to the Director of Compliance and Contract Management. The role coordinates compliance with Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and related regulations, investigates discrimination and harassment, and oversees resolution processes and supportive measures.

The position develops training and educational programs, analyzes trends, and works with campus partners to strengthen equity, inclusion, and