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Deputy Title IX Coordinator/Primary Investigator
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Position Number: 5224704
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

Deputy Title IX Coordinator/Primary Investigator

Job ID: 11874
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Institutional Compliance

Posting End Date: Open until filled..

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm.

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $60,000.00 Annually.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of 3 references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent's immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides, and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Under direct supervision of the Title IX Coordinator, the Deputy Title IX Coordinator is responsible for managing the University's sexual misconduct policies, as well as establishing new university compliance strategies and programs as required by Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other related laws and regulations. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will play a vital role in the University's coordinated response, prevention, and education initiatives as it relates to Title IX and University policy.

Essential Functions

Processes and assists alleged victims with the filing of Title IX and other sex-based discrimination complaints, to include guiding individuals to appropriate campus and community resources and informing them of the University's process for responding to and otherwise handling complaints.

Demonstrates ability to handle complex situations, including responding to parties in a sensitive and informed manner, ably tracks multiple cases, meets case deadlines, maintains neutrality, works well under stress, and performs duties impartially and confidentially throughout the investigation process.

Prepares, maintains, and reviews datum/records pertaining to trainings, reports/complaints, investigations, findings, and other datum/records.

Conducts investigations of complaints, to include collecting evidence, sending notices to the parties, interviewing parties and witnesses, drafting reports, and other investigative duties.

Develops and implements a case management plan for each investigation.

Provides appropriate communications and notifications to the parties.

Protects the integrity of the investigative process and privacy of the parties throughout the investigation.

Conducts prompt, thorough, fair, and impartial Title IX investigations within policy timelines.

Prepares comprehensive investigation reports and summaries of all findings based upon an analysis of all relevant evidence gathered during the investigation.

Identifies and analyzes trends or patterns in case data and prepares regularly scheduled, detailed reports; uses data to identify process improvements; works with management to establish and maintain investigation procedures.

Evaluates and advises on potential risk exposure associated with complaints investigated.

Participates in investigation team or work group meetings; prepares and assembles materials for use at such meetings.

Assists in the administration of supportive measures.

Prepares and disseminates educational materials, including brochures, posters, and web-based materials that inform members of the campus community of their rights and responsibilities under Title IX, state law and University policy.

Develops and provides education, training, and outreach programming related to Title IX and University policy.

Keeps up with policy and procedural changes that will affect the scope or practice of case management, as well as complete training and professional development related to Title IX and applicable laws, policies, and regulations.

Assists in preparing reports as necessary to comply with State and UT System requirements.

Some travel will be required.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field.

and

Experience: Three (3) years related experience and/or training to the essential duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proficient skill in writing concise, analytical and cogent reports or papers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Juris Doctor, Master's degree, or other advanced degree in related field.

Experience:

Experience demonstrating a clear understanding of Title IX and related compliance issues as well as high-level analytical skills and ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Bilingual (English and Spanish).

Understanding of Trauma Informed Care and of its application in the interviewing of involved parties.

Experience in a higher education setting.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 25 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=11874&PostingSeq=1