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At SUNY Oneonta, we are committed to fostering a campus culture where every individual feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive. We are seeking a dedicated Title IX Coordinator to lead our efforts in ensuring an inclusive, safe, and equitable environmental for all members of our campus community. Reporting to the Vice President of Equity and Inclusion & Equal Opportunity and Compliance Officer, the successful candidate will oversee all aspects of Title IX and related compliance.

The Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) serves as a vital campus partner in advancing SUNY Oneonta's commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Working collaboratively with the Center for Racial Justice and Inclusive Excellence (CRJIE), the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC), and university partners across Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Human Resources, the office promotes an environment where every individual can learn, grow, and thrive. The Title IX Coordinator plays a central role in this mission, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws while fostering a campus culture grounded in respect and accountability.

To learn more about the University and the department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ or https://suny.oneonta.edu/office-equity-and-inclusion

Position Summary:

The Title IX Coordinator serves as the subject-matter expert and institutional lead for ensuring compliance with Title IX, Article 129-B of NYS Education Law, VAWA, Campus SaVE, and related laws. This role involves conducting thorough investigations of sexual misconduct and discrimination cases, coordinating supportive measures, and ensuring fair and timely adjudication processes. The coordinator develops and delivers campus-wide training programs, manages a comprehensive case system, and collaborates with key departments to maintain effective and inclusive Title IX procedures. Additionally, the role includes strategic planning, climate survey analysis, and continuous evaluation of programs to promote a safe, equitable, and culturally sensitive campus environment.

Responsibilities:

+ Provide subject-matter expertise on requirements of and ensure compliance with Title IX, Article 129B of the NYS Education Law, VAWA, Campus SaVE, and related federal and state laws.

+ Conduct investigations of reports of sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, relationship violence, and stalking to ensure all complaints are adjudicated promptly, providing a fair, equitable and neutral process for all parties: Conduct interview, collect evidence, prepare investigative reports, and issue notices and determination letters as required by applicable law and SUNY/Oneonta policy. Also, coordinate and monitor supportive measures, including academic, housing, workplace accommodations and other measures as appropriate.

+ Develop and deliver comprehensive campus-wide training and education regarding prevention of and response to sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, etc. Conduct ongoing evaluation to measure effectiveness of programs.

+ Provide strategic and day-to-day program planning through initiation, execution, and assessment of programs and services.

+ Develop and manage a comprehensive case management system, including working closely with Student Affairs and Employee Services to ensure compliant and effective processes for adjudicating reported Title IX cases.

+ Work collaboratively and effectively with other SUNY and University departments, especially the Office of General Counsel, the Office of Human Resources/Employee Services, the Office of Community Standards, Athletics, University Police and Residential Experience and Housing.

+ Assess, develop, and implement initiatives to ensure that Title IX processes and activities are inclusive and culturally sensitive.

+ Coordinate the implementation, analyses and dissemination of results of climate surveys. Identify patterns and trends and work with appropriate campus constituents on implementing corrective measures.

Salary: $90,000-$95,000 - commensurate with experience. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant discipline.

+ Extensive knowledge of Title IX, VAWA and other state and federal regulations regarding sexual harassment.

+ Significant experience conducting discrimination and misconduct investigations.

+ Relevant experience developing and providing Title IX-related programs and trainings.

Additional:

+ Demonstrated ability to maintain impartiality while working collaboratively with others. Skills include diplomacy, judgment, active listening, and the confidence to handle sensitive topics with students, employees, and other University stakeholders.

+ Ability to work independently and make critical decisions with minimal oversight.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and effectively complete projects with tight deadlines.

+ Experience gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and reports.

+ Experience drafting and implementing policies and procedures.

+ Demonstrated ability to work with students and employees of varied backgrounds.

+ Demonstrated evidence of maintaining confidentiality and confidential information.

Preferred:

+ Master's degree from an accredited institution in relevant discipline or Juris doctor.

+ Trained in conducting trauma-informed investigations.

+ Three years or more of successful relevant full-time professional experience related to civil rights compliance in higher education, including conducting investigations of sexual misconduct, intimate partner violence, and stalking.

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity (https://suny.oneonta.edu/about/mission-values-vision/inclusivity) . Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.