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IX Director
The candidate will reporting to the Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor (CP/EVC) and to the University systemwide Title IX Coordinator, the campus Title IX Officer serves as the chief administrator overseeing the university's compliance with Title IX. Will be responsible for ensuring the university meets its reporting, compliance, and investigatory obligations pursuant to Title IX and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), as well as other federal and state laws, and University of California policies and procedures related to gender discrimination (in conjunction with ODEI), and sexual harassment and sexual violence. Manage and oversee the response, investigation and resolution of sexual misconduct on campus, directly and through a team of staff, and work with ODEI to address reports and grievances relating to gender discrimination. Works with a high level of autonomy and serves as a primary resource to campus senior management, other administrators, and the broad campus community on matters related to gender discrimination, sexual violence and sexual harassment. Serves as the principal adviser to senior management, other administrators and the campus community on matters related to gender discrimination, sexual assault and sexual harassment pursuant to Title IX and VAMA.Ensures that information about applicable laws, regulations, policies, and recent case law are accessible to the University Santa Cruz community through outreach and education.Develops and recommends local policies, plans, and programs to the University Santa Cruz administration to promote awareness, prevention and compliance.Serves as the campus liaison with University Office of the President on matters related to sexual harassment and Title IX issues. May comment on behalf of the campus to proposed Title IX-related University policies or policy revisions.Collaborates and coordinates with other University locations on matters of Title IX policy and practice and serves as the University representative to system-wide Title IX meetings.Oversees and directs campus compliance with local and University policies, and state and federal laws and guidance related to Title IX and VAWA.Directs all aspects of campus compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and other related state and federal laws covering a broad range of institutional operations including but not limited to athletics.Maintains up-to-date information on statutes, case law and applicable policies related to sexual harassment and other forms of gender-based discrimination and harassment. Complaint Response, Investigation and Resolution Facilitates resolution of gender discrimination matters, including complaints of sexual harassment and sexual violence pursuant and as relevant to Title IX.Works closely with Dean of Students Office, the ODEI Assistant Director for EEO, Academic and Employee Relations Manager, Employee and Labor Relations Manager, and others to facilitate resolution of gender discrimination and harassment issues as appropriate. Prevents issues from escalating by developing original approaches and resolutions to problems.Oversees fair and thorough investigation of complaints related to sexual harassment, sexual violence, as well as gender discrimination and harassment pursuant and as relevant to Title IX. Ensures that the Title IX Office prepares investigation/fact finding reports in accordance with policies and procedures.Recommends directly, or through staff, immediate interim safety actions as and when appropriate.Consults and coordinates efforts with chief campus counsel and University Office of General Counsel, Director of Privacy and Information Practices, as appropriate. Submits draft documentation related to requests for information responses to the Office of Civil Rights for review and comment.Works with ODEI Assistant Director for EEO, as needed, to aid in preparation of campus responses to discrimination and harassment charges filed with state and federal agencies, including but not limited to, DFEH, and EEOC.Develops, maintains and analyzes accurate records and data systems sufficient to report and analyze complaint/case data and records. Develops and administers campus-wide prevention education and training programs to increase awareness of sexual harassment and gender discrimination for faculty, staff and students, and educate the community on reporting options and resources.Develops and administers programs meeting requirements of state and federally mandated sexual harassment prevention training, inclusive of AB 1825 and VAWA.Oversees compliance with mandated training requirements through data management and reporting utilizing LMS and other data sources.Serves as the campus point of contact with University Office of the President for matters relating to Title IX training compliance.Works collaboratively with Dean of Students, Campus Assault Resources and Education (CARE), ODEI, Learning Center, Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies, and other campus partners to develop and deliver training and education programs. Directs the administrative operations, planning and budget of immediate office.Overall supervision and management of five direct and indirect reports.Provides leadership and mentoring to subordinate staff.Establishes and maintains sound administrative structure, methods and procedures reflective of best practices.Attends professional trainings and conferences commensurate with national standards for investigators/Title IX Officers.Other duties as assigned by the CP/EVC to further the university's mission.

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