Executive Director of Civil Rights & Title IX

International Economic Development Council; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University seeks an Executive Director of Civil Rights & Title IX to serve as the statewide senior leader for civil rights compliance and the university's Title IX Coordinator. The role provides strategic guidance, oversees policies and training, and ensures fair, timely processes across state campuses.

The position leads the Civil Rights & Title IX Office, partners with Legal Affairs, HR, and campus partners, and advances a culture of compliance and accountability.

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus seven years of related work experience, including five years in leadership.
• Significant experience in Title IX, civil rights, equal opportunity, investigations, compliance, or a closely related area.
• Knowledge of Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA/Section 504, VAWA, Clery Act and related requirements.
• Experience managing complex and sensitive matters with fair, impartial processes.
• Demonstrated leadership, including leading teams, advising senior leaders, and institutional change.
• Excellent judgment, communication skills, and ability to maintain neutrality and credibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide university-wide leadership and oversight for compliance with Title IX and civil rights laws and policies.
• Lead the Civil Rights & Title IX Office, including staff, operations, and case management systems.
• Oversee investigations, resolutions, and documentation of reports within the office's jurisdiction.
• Advise university leadership on civil rights matters and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, training, prevention, and outreach related to civil rights and Title IX.
• Ensure supportive measures and accommodations are administered fairly and consistently.
• Build partnerships across colleges, divisions, and statewide campuses to strengthen prevention and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment/Discretion

Neutrality/Credibility

Strategic Guidance

Education

Master's degree (higher education, public administration, law, or related)

Advanced degree (JD/EdD/PhD)

Job description

Executive Director of Civil Rights & Title IX

Requisition ID: 2026-10664# of Openings: 1Location: US-UT-LoganCategory: OtherPosition Type: Benefited Full-TimeJob Classification: ExemptCollege: PresidentDepartment: Civil Rights & Title IX OfficeAdvertised Salary: Minimuim $150,000 commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview

The Executive Director of Civil Rights & Title IX serves as Utah State University's senior leader for civil rights and Title IX compliance and the university's Title IX Coordinator. The Executive Director provides university-wide leadership to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state civil rights and nondiscrimination laws and university policies and to promote fair, consistent, timely, and impartial processes across USU's statewide system.The Executive Director leads the Civil Rights & Title IX Office and oversees the university's response to reports of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and other conduct within the office's jurisdiction. The Executive Director provides strategic guidance to university leadership, monitors emerging legal and regulatory requirements, identifies patterns and institutional risks, and ensures appropriate policies, procedures, education and training, prevention, case management, monitoring and reporting systems are in place.Working collaboratively with university leadership, Legal Affairs, Human Resources, Student Success, Public Safety, faculty and staff leaders, and other campus partners, the Executive Director promotes a culture of compliance, fairness, accountability, respect, and confidence in the university's civil rights processes.This is an at-will position. Employment is not for a fixed term and may be terminated by either the employee or Utah State University at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, consistent with applicable law and university policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide university-wide leadership and oversight for compliance with Title IX and other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws, regulations, and university policies.
• Lead the Civil Rights & Title IX Office, including staff, operations, resources, case management systems, service standards, and continuous improvement of office processes.
• Oversee the prompt, thorough, impartial, and consistent assessment, investigation, resolution, and documentation of reports involving discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and other matters within the office's jurisdiction for both informal resolution and investigation/adjudication processes.
• Advise university leadership on civil rights and Title IX matters, emerging regulatory requirements, significant cases and institutional risks, and identify patterns or systemic issues requiring university attention.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain university policies, procedures, protocols, training, education, prevention, and outreach efforts related to civil rights, nondiscrimination, and Title IX compliance.
• Ensure appropriate supportive measures, resources, accommodations, and resolution options are available and administered consistently while maintaining fair and equitable processes for all parties.
• Build effective partnerships across USU's colleges, divisions, and statewide campuses and with relevant external agencies and community partners to strengthen the university's prevention, response, and compliance efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, public administration, human resources, law, or a related field plus seven (7) years of related work experience including five (5) years of leadership experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Significant progressively responsible experience in Title IX, civil rights, equal opportunity, investigations, compliance, or a closely related area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal and state civil rights and nondiscrimination laws and regulations, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA/Section 504, VAWA, the Clery Act, and related requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex and sensitive matters and ensuring fair, impartial, timely, and consistent processes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to lead teams, work across organizational boundaries, advise senior leaders, and navigate complex institutional issues.
• Excellent judgment and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to maintain neutrality, discretion, and credibility with individuals holding differing perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced or terminal degree in a relevant field, including a JD, EdD, or PhD.
• Experience serving as a Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, civil rights/equal opportunity leader, or comparable senior compliance professional.
• Higher education experience, particularly within a large, complex, multi-campus, or decentralized institution.
• Experience supervising professional staff and leading organizational change or continuous improvement.
• Experience with policy development, training and prevention programs, case-management systems, data analysis, and institutional reporting.

Advertised SalaryMinimuim $150,000 commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefitsADAEmployees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department HighlightsUniversity HighlightsFounded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at https://statewide.usu.edu/locations/ Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named https://www.usu.edu/today/story/usu-named-best-employer-in-utah in 2023. https://www.usu.edu/about/ about USU.The university provides a https://www.usu.edu/policies/3300/ to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or [emailprotected].*updated 07/2026

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU's non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, [emailprotected], Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266 Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, [emailprotected], Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266 Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322 For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, [emailprotected] U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, [emailprotected] je-1354ce81b153445990e7f10b209b53a6