Title VII Coordinator

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: 200,000 - 230,000

Position Summary

The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) serves as a centralized resource for addressing all reports of discrimination and discriminatory harassment, including reports that involve alleged violations of Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. OIE enforces the University's Title IX and Related Misconduct Policy, the Anti-Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment Policy and Procedures for Students, and the Anti-Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment Policy and Procedures for Faculty and Staff as well as reports that relate to violations of the Protection of Minors Policy. The Office is responsible for reviewing, investigating, and managing all incidents from inception through resolutio,n whether the Respondent is a student, faculty, staff member, or affiliate.

Reporting to the Vice Provost of OIE, the Title VII Coordinator is responsible for leading the institution's compliance efforts (including policy and protocol development) to ensure compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. This role has advising and enforcement responsibilities and involves serving as a liaison among various university departments to address Title VII issues, implement supportive measures, assist in creating and delivering training programs and providing strategic leadership on compliance with the University's Policy & Procedures as well as compliance with ADEA, Section 504, ADA, and other applicable local, state, and federal laws. The position also includes oversight of the Senior Director of the Faculty & Staff Anti-Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment Division and the team of 8 Investigators to ensure effective responses to complaints.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide timely feedback to a professional team of attorney Investigators.
• Develop, implement, and manage processes and procedures to prevent harassment and discrimination based on protected characteristics.
• Respond promptly and effectively to instances of harassment and discrimination.
• Assist with the OIE Annual Report
• Partner with various university offices to implement supportive resources for affected individuals.
• Organize, manage, and track all complaints in the case management database.
• Monitor the case management database for timely responses to complaints.
• Create and present training materials on Title VII obligations to the university community.
• Recommend updates to Policies and Procedures based on legal and regulatory changes.
• Participate in university-wide committees or new initiatives as assigned.
• Provide ongoing updates to the Vice Provost and others as needed.
• Work closely with the Vice Provost and a variety of university and community resources, including but not limited to the Office of the General Counsel, the Center for Student Success and Intervention, Columbia University Human Resources, Deans of Students Offices, the Title IX Coordinator, and other University leadership.
• Assist with alternative resolutions, as well as supportive and interim measures, and, as needed, with campus training, reporting, campus programming and outreach, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor degree required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience conducting investigations related to protected class discrimination and harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and gender-related violence in a higher education setting or other related field, or equivalent combination of degree and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and the ability to interpret federal, state, and local equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws and regulations.
• Strong organization, planning, analytical, and problem resolution abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to remain neutral.
• Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; multitask and meet sensitive timelines; use discretion and good judgment; maintain a high level of confidentiality, and work collaboratively with diverse constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Prior managerial and supervisory experience.
• Other comparable experience may substitute for investigatory experience (e.g., litigation experience, HR investigatory experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough, impartial, and efficient investigations.
• Excellent judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and to produce concise, logical, analytical reports concerning complex issues.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, including the demonstrated ability to analyze information, evaluate, and problem solve.
• Strong ability to multitask and meet sensitive timelines.
• Work collaboratively with diverse constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to manage and work with conflict, including meeting with individuals under stress.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, balancing workload.
• Desire to work collaboratively and creatively as part of a team

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