Executive Director of Civil Rights & Title IX

Utah State University; 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 lead the university-wide civil rights function and serve as Title IX Coordinator across the statewide system.

This senior role oversees investigations, policy development, training, and prevention efforts, partnering with Legal Affairs, HR, student services, and campus leaders to promote fair, timely processes and a culture of compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide university-wide leadership for Title IX and civil rights compliance.
• Oversee investigations, resolution, and documentation of reports across the office.
• Advise leadership on regulatory requirements, significant cases and institutional risks.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain policies, procedures, and training related to civil rights and Title IX compliance.
• Ensure supportive measures and equitable processes for all parties.
• Foster partnerships across USU campuses and external agencies.

Job description

Executive Director of Civil Rights & Title IX

Requisition ID: 2026-10664

# of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Other

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Exempt

College: President

Department: Civil Rights & Title IX Office

Advertised 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