Position Summary:

The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for the oversight and facilitation of efforts to foster a working, learning, and living environment that is free from sex-based discrimination, including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and other forms of sexual harassment.

This position is responsible for ensuring that the College’s Title IX policies, procedures, and practices are in full compliance with Title IX and other federal, state, and local laws. This position supports all members of the Carleton community–students, staff, and faculty. 

This is a year-round 1.0 FTE position. This position is eligible for the College’s full benefits package.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Title IX Compliance and Response:

• Oversee handling of all sexual misconduct and Title IX reports and complaints, as well as compliance with procedures and processes of the College’s Policy Against Sexual Misconduct. Identify and assess any patterns or systemic problems revealed by reports and complaints and ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting. 
• Promote a commitment to working, learning, and living environments free from harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct.
• Provide vision and leadership around Title IX issues, emphasizing compliance and education.
• Provide oversight of all reports, complaints, investigations, and resolutions related to sexual misconduct.
• Coordinate and ensure the timely completion of the College’s response and investigation of reports and complaints of sexual misconduct.
• Provide assistance to any College community member regarding how to report complaints of sexual misconduct and the supportive measures available.
• Work closely with Carleton’s Class Deans to provide supportive measures, including academic accommodations.
• Monitor and develop policies and procedures to be in full compliance with Title IX and other federal, state, and local laws.
• Provide oversight, training, and leadership for all Title IX initiatives and maintain accurate records of all compliance.
• Work closely with outside legal counsel to mitigate potential areas of risk to the College.
• Develop policies and safeguards to ensure an inclusive, equitable, safe, and welcoming learning, living, and working environment.

Training and Education:

• Develop, deliver, and oversee College-wide Title IX training and preventive programming for the entire campus community. 
• Partner with the Office of Health Promotion (OHP), Student Health and Counseling (SHAC), Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation (PEAR) to provide annual sexual violence prevention education to students, student-athletes, and other key audiences.
• Provide training to all new College staff and faculty. Coordinate annual training for Title IX Deputies, Appeal Adjudicators, and Decision Makers.
• Facilitate assessment, including campus climate surveys and ongoing feedback from community members served and other campus stakeholders.
• Assist in New Student Week Programming and training for Peer Leaders on reporting responsibilities.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Support a team of Title IX deputies, including the Title IX deputy for faculty and staff and the Title IX deputy for athletics.
• Chair Carleton’s Title IX Lead Team and Community Board for Sexual Misconduct, Decision Makers for Carleton’s formal complaint process.
• Serve on College committees, including Community, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (CEDI), the PEAR Equity Committee, and the CARE Team.
• Collaborates and coordinates with compliance partners within the department and across the institution to support the College's overlapping compliance needs and responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s or other advanced degree in counseling, psychology, education, or a related field.
• Ability to develop, lead, and effectively facilitate prevention and compliance training programs.
• Experience dealing with student conduct adjudication, investigations, dispute resolution, and compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret federal and state higher education laws and regulations. 
• Excellent judgment, ability to maintain a fair and neutral position in significant disputes, and ability to work independently.
• Strong organization, planning, analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Title IX.
• Five or more years of experience with increasing responsibility at an academic institution of higher education.
• Knowledge and understanding of the liberal arts college experience.
• Experience working with students, staff, and faculty in a collaborative setting.

Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels. 

Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.

Carleton College is an AA/EEO Employer: We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Staff Salary and Benefits: The selected finalist’s salary will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, internal pay structure, and our overall compensation package. Carleton offers a generous benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plans with a 10% employer contribution with immediate vesting, a health savings account with a college contribution, a generous paid time off package, as well as access to many other campus amenities. 

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Carleton College occupies more than 1,000 scenic acres of campus, arboretum, over 100 campus buildings, and athletic fields. Located 40 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Carleton offers access to the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area.

About Carleton College

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Nationally recognized as the nation’s top college for undergraduate teaching, Carleton is known for its academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and sense of humor. Carleton offers 33 majors and 38 minors in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences.

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