Title IX Deputy Coordinator

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College is seeking a Title IX Deputy Coordinator to support the District's Title IX program, assist with compliance activities, and manage investigations from receipt to resolution. This role acts as a neutral resource for students, staff, and faculty on sex and gender-based complaints.

Responsibilities include investigating complaints, advising on policy changes, preparing reports, and coordinating with Campus Care Teams and external partners to ensure regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field plus relevant experience.
• Experience conducting trauma-informed investigations and reporting.
• Knowledge of Title IX, FERPA, Clery Act and related compliance.

Responsibilities

• Receives and responds to Title IX complaints in a timely, accurate manner.
• Conducts thorough, trauma-informed investigations and writes reports.
• Serves as hearing officer when applicable and coordinates outreach to complainants.
• Ensures compliance with Title IX, prepares policies, and analyzes data.
• collaborates with Law Enforcement, General Counsel and campus partners.

Skills

Title IX Knowledge

Investigation Skills

Data Analysis

Compliance Reporting

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree preferred

Juris Doctorate preferred

Title IX certification preferred

Tools

Maxient

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Title IX Deputy Coordinator

Department: DT Human Resources

Campus Location: TCCD District Offices

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - 89,100.00; Commensuratewith education and experience

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm. Flexibility isrequired, as occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessarybased on department needs

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Job Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the College District'sTitle IX program by assisting with program administration,compliance activities, and the management of sexual misconductreports and investigations from receipt to resolution. The Title IXDeputy Coordinator serves as a neutral resource and first point ofcontact for members of the College District community regarding sexand gender-based complaints, including sexual harassment, sexualassault, dating and domestic violence, retaliation, intimatepartner violence, stalking, pregnancy and parenting, LGBTQIA+harassment and discrimination, and other forms of sexualmisconduct.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements

• Receives and responds to incoming Title IX complaints timely andaccurately
• Serves as a primary investigator and conducts thorough,fact-based, trauma informed investigations of alleged violations of District policy and procedure; to include complaints involving sexand gender-based violations under Title VII and Title IX, such assexual harassment, sex discrimination, and gender-baseddiscrimination by students and employees
• Serves as a hearing officer when applicable
• Coordinates the initial outreach to potential complainants(students, employees, faculty, and third parties) and ensures theyare provided with information about the rights, resources, andprocesses under Title IX
• Recommends policy and procedure changes based on current oremerging laws, litigation, and regulations, and assists theDistrict Title IX Office in the development, preparation, and review of related policies and procedures
• Assists with the periodic and annual review of policies and procedures to continuously identify and integrate best practices inthe Title IX investigation and case management process
• Ensures ongoing compliance with Title IX by collecting andanalyzing data, writing comprehensive investigative reports, analytical reports, quarterly and annual reports, and maintaining records of investigations
• Coordinates and manages the formal and informal Title IXGrievance Process, including, but not limited to, investigations,hearings, and appeals in accordance to Title IX regulations and College District policies
• Partners with the Title IX Case Manager to conduct complainantintake, triage, and determine appropriate resolution ofcomplaints
• Provides timely and accurate information, guidance and supportregarding the Title IX program, processes, and regulations tointernal and external members of the College DistrictCommunity
• Participates in campus Care Team meetings
• Collaborates with law enforcement authorities, Legal/GeneralCounsel in handling complex Title IX and EEO cases
• Partners with departmental and external stakeholders to ensurecompliance with federal and state laws including, but not limited to the Clery Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act(FERPA), Title IX, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Drug FreeSchools and Community Act
• Assists or collaborates with institutional partners on educationand outreach activities to increase campus awareness of servicesand resources available to students, staff, and faculty (i.e.,Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Welcome Week Events, DomesticViolence Awareness Month, New Student Orientation)

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external communityorganizations and associations as assigned to support the EssentialPerformance Requirements*

Supervision

• Works under the general supervision of the Title IXCoordinator

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years’ working experience relatedto the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalentcombination of education and work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Human Resources, EducationalPsychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Social Work, or relatedfield
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• At least one (1) year's working experience collaborating with lawenforcement authorities, Legal or General Counsel in handlingcomplex Title IX and EEO cases
• Current Title IX Coordinator or Title IX Investigatorcertification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret State and Federal laws andregulations in relation to Title IX, the Violence Against Women Act(VAWA), the Clery Act, Campus SaVe Act, TitleVII of the CivilRights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,HB1735, SB212, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act(FERPA)
• Knowledge and cultural competence of unconscious bias, consent,and bystander intervention
• Knowledge of best practices and methodologies for conductingtrauma informed investigations alleging discrimination based on sexand gender, including interviewing, gathering, and analyzingevidence, and writing comprehensive investigation reports,including providing supportive measures to all parties
• Skilled in conducting complex investigations and preparingdefensible, and thorough investigative reports regarding EEO, TitleIX, student conduct, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct or sexand gender-based discrimination
• Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and buildingeffective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening,verbal, and written communication skills
• Skilled in using computer applications (e.g., Maxient) andenterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite and theMicrosoft 365 platform
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple, on-going, andcomplex caseloads of Title IX-related incidents andcomplaints
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlesslyensuring accurate and timely completion, while exhibiting strongattention to detail and organization
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of ateam in collaborative environments, engaging with faculty, staff,and external stakeholders
• Ability to identify complex issues and to think critically toeffectively solve and communicate problems using establishedprocedures in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to review complex information and follow policies,procedures, and guidelines when completing assigned tasks
• Ability to coordinate assigned work and communicate effectivelywith faculty and staff to support campus and departmentaloperations
• Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy and tact, ensuringconfidentiality and discretion with sensitive and confidentialinformation
• Ability to travel to different campus locations for problemresolution, meetings trainings, and related activities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment asappropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job includeclose vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentatives of those an employee encounters while performingthe essential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access toits employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available toqualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate inthe application, interview, assessment, or selection process. Torequest an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources viaemail at [e-mail].