Salary : $42,898.96 - $57,198.96 Annually Location : Florence, Alabama Job Type: Staff Division: Student Affairs Department: Title IX Opening Date: 09/12/2024 FLSA: Exempt Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate's education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Description This position is responsible for overseeing and conducting reliable, prompt, fair, and impartial investigations of sex- and gender-based discrimination reports and other civil rights or internal investigations as needed, including, but not limited to, reports of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct in violation of the University's Sexual Misconduct Policy. This includes providing notice and updates to the parties involved; identifying and interviewing parties and witnesses; compiling relevant and directly-related information; preparing investigative report(s); and presenting and answering questions about the investigative report at any live-hearing occurring as part of the Title IX Grievance Process. This role requires the understanding of many State and Federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, the Clery Act, and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This position also is categorized as an Official with Authority under Title IX and a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act and must follow all obligations, including reporting and training, as required by law. Additional responsibilities include assisting with primary prevention and awareness programs, Title IX team training, ongoing educational programming, policy updates, and outreach as needed. Essential Job Duties
- Collaborate and consult with the Title IX Coordinator/Director, Prevention/Education/Response to monitor and manage all incidents falling under the University's Sexual Misconduct Policy to ensure an efficient and effective response to reports and formal complaints;
- Serve as the lead investigator on cases alleging sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and other sexual misconduct;
- Attempt to gather or obtain all relevant evidence related to Title IX investigations;
- Act as a neutral party throughout all aspects of Title IX investigations and ensure a prompt, fair, equitable, and neutral process for all parties;
- Advise a diverse population of individuals about the process and their rights;
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality during all proceedings;
- Ensure a well-documented investigative process;
- Maintain accurate and thorough records and notes of investigatory processes;
- Create comprehensive written investigative reports that clearly identify the issues investigated, summarize the evidence, and make any credibility assessments;
- Attend and answer questions at any live-hearing related to an investigation;
- Provide periodic, timely updates regarding the status of complaints received and investigations in progress to the Title IX Coordinator and to all necessary parties;
- In the absence of the Title IX Coordinator, be willing to serve in the interim role in limited or temporary situations, including performing intake with respect to potential investigations and overseeing investigations, as needed;
- Assess and evaluate the department's educational efforts and campus impact;
- Assist with training and outreach initiatives to the campus community;
- Analyze Title IX data and prepare reports to address trends and opportunities to strengthen the health and well-being of the campus;
- Assist with website updates and promotional efforts of the department;
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
- Collaborate with supervisor to identify and address any systemic patterns of discrimination;
- Collaborate with campus and community partners and other university stakeholders to ensure policies are communicated to all constituencies;
- Assist with the development and implementation of comprehensive university training programs for students, faculty, and staff;
- Assist with the implementation of a case management database to organize, manage, and track all incidents;
- Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures;
- Regularly update departmental resources, both in print and electronic formats;
- Serve on university committees, when appropriate;
- Assist supervisor and other campus administrators with Title IX accommodations, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, required;
- Master's degree, preferred;
- Experience with Title IX, civil rights, harassment/discrimination, or criminal and/or law enforcement investigations, preferred;
- Experience in higher education, preferred;
- Three years of relevant experience related to investigations, strongly preferred;
- Title IX Certification from a recognized source (Grand River Solutions, ATIXA, Husch Blackwell, D. Stafford, etc.), preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
- Current, valid driver's license is required.
- Willingness and ability to obtain Title IX Investigator training (as designated and paid for by UNA), required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to identify and interview relevant parties and witnesses in a timely and effective manner;
- Knowledge of federal statutes important to higher education;
- Knowledge of and experience with issues related to gender-based violence;
- Skills in examining updating, developing, and improving policies and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive reports of investigations with findings of facts;
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills with an emphasis on education and training for a variety of constituencies;
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and administrative offices;
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills;
- Strong knowledge of sexual misconduct policies as well as other university policies and regulations;
- Ability to maintain accurate records and files;
- Ability to plan, organize, and train others;
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment;
- Ability to work independently, coordinate multiple projects and tasks, set deadlines, and complete projects accordingly;
- Ability to organize resources and establish priorities;
- Demonstrate ability to use discretion and good judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work under multiple deadlines.
Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume at the time of application and provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, email ...@una.edu or call 256.###.#### and select option #2. UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus. Staff Benefit Summary - For more details regarding each benefit listed below, please visit the HR website at or click on the links below. UNA has a fully-insured group health insurance program with , which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, psychiatric, and substance abuse benefits for full-time university employees, and their eligible dependents. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health/Vision/RX - Monthly Premiums Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium Employee $0.00 $557.95 $557.95 +Child(ren) $362.65 $557.95 $920.60 +Spouse $557.94 $557.95 $1,115.89 +Spouse & Child(ren) $641.08 $557.95 $1,199.03 UNA also provides dental coverage through The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Dental - Monthly Premiums Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium Employee $0.00 $27.54 $27.54 Family $36.34 $27.54 $63.88 UNA provides all eligible employees with basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. The basic life coverage level is 1.5 times the covered employee's annual base salary with a maximum benefit of $400,000. Included with your basic life coverage is Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at 3 times the covered employee's annual salary. The provider for this coverage is As a member of the , eligible employees have life benefits available through the TRS. Also, for eligible active employees, a death benefit of the payment of accrued sick leave is paid to the employee's beneficiary by the University. This coverage provides benefits after a 90-day period of disability. The monthly benefit is 60% of the covered employee's monthly base salary not to exceed $10,000 per month. The cost for this benefit is paid in full by the University for eligible employees and the provider for this coverage is Retirement Plans The is a defined benefit plan in which participation is mandatory for eligible employees. Eligible employees are categorized by the TRS as Tier I or Tier II members. Rates below are effective as of October 1, 2023
- Tier I - Employee contribution rate is 7.5% for regular employees and 8.5% for law enforcement employees.
- Tier II - Employee contribution rate is 6.2% for regular employees and 7.0% for law enforcement employees.
- this retirement plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan. - this plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan offered by the Retirement Systems of Alabama. The University provide a $6.00 per month credit to eligible employees to offset the cost(s) for supplemental, voluntary benefits. All full-time regular employees are eligible for this benefit on the first day of the month following the completion of 90 days of employment.
- Flexible Spending Accounts - HealthEquity
- Cancer Insurance - Allstate
- Short-Term Disability Insurance - Fort Dearborn Life
- Life Insurance - Symetra
- Accident Coverage - Symetra
- Critical Illness Insurance - Symetra
- Hospital Indemnity Coverage - Symetra
- Vision Insurance - VSP
- Air Evac Lifeteam
- Long-Term Care Insurance - LTCi Plans
UNA provides remission of tuition to eligible employees and to their spouses and qualified dependent children. Paid Time Off - Annual leave is accrued for each hour worked. During the first 2 years of employment, the accrual is 10 workdays. After completion of 2 years of continuous service, eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of annual leave and, for each additional year of service, annual leave is increased by one day per year to a maximum of 20 days after 10 years. - Full-time regular staff members are entitled to 96 work hours (12 workdays) of sick leave each year at the employee's regular rate of pay regardless of length of service. - Full-time, regular staff employees are eligible for paid holidays. 01 Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?
02 Do you have a master's degree?
03 Do you have experience with Title IX, civil rights, harassment/discrimination, or criminal and/or law enforcement investigations?
- No, none.
- Yes, with one or more, including Title IX.
- Yes, with one or more, not including Title IX.
- Yes, with all.
04 Do you have higher education work experience?
- No, none.
- Yes, less than one year.
- Yes, more than one year.
05 Do you have a Title IX certification from a recognized source (Grand River Solutions, ATIXA, Husch Blackwell, D. Stafford, etc.)?
- No
- Yes, one of those listed.
- Yes, another relevant certification.
06 Do you have a current, valid driver's license?
07 Are you willing and able to obtain Title IX investigator training (as designated and paid for by UNA), if selected for hire?
Required Question