Director, Gender Equity and Title IX Coordinator

Physical Location:
Kent State Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

Basic Function:
Provide university-wide leadership for all university activities and efforts to build a safe and equitable campus community free from harrassment and discrimination on the basis of sex. Coordinate the university’s compliance efforts regarding Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Violence Against Women Act amendments to the Clery Act; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (including the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978) and other relevant gender discrimination and harassment laws as applicable to the institution. Reports to the Senior Vice President for Student Life.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Business or related field and a minimum of two years of experience in higher education in the area(s) of legal, student conduct, student life, human resources, law enforcement, civil rights regulatory compliance or similar field which has included experience in Title IX compliance, discrimination, and grievance investigation and resolution.

Working Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, or otherwise discussed with leadership.

Additional Information:
Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.
Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.