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Hampshire College Director of Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator in Amherst, Massachusetts
Director of Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator Search:#1308 Date Posted: 11/19/2024 Type/Department:Administrator in JEA Search Status:Searching for Candidates - Accepting Applications Apply Now:Would you like to apply for this position?
Hampshire College
Department: Division of Justice, Equity, and Antiracism
Job Title: Director of Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
Position Type: Full Time
Schedule: 35 Hours a week
Pay Range/ Status: $90,000 / Exempt
Location: Hampshire College Campus in Amherst, MA
Reports to: Senior Vice President for Justice, Equity, and Antiracism
Anticipated Start Date: December 19, 2024
Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution and member of the Five College consortium, is located on a beautiful rural campus in Amherst, Massachusetts. We provide residential undergraduate education to nearly 900 students. Each department at Hampshire College contributes to the collaborative culture of the organization and plays an important role in the success of the College. Leading the collective work to transform Hampshire College into an actively anti-oppressive and liberating environment, the division of justice, equity, and antiracism through radical education and other socially just means equips members of the community to resist and redress inequities wherever they appear in the College. As part of the justice, equity, and antiracism team, you will be instrumental in the department achieving its mission and goals!
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the senior vice president for justice, equity, and antiracism (JEA), the director of civil rights compliance and Title IX coordinator (CRC) at Hampshire College oversees the College’s compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other relevant Massachusetts and federal laws concerning discrimination, harassment, and bias. This role acts as the College’s primary point of contact for addressing allegations of discrimination, harassment, and bias and serves as the official Title IX Coordinator.
Additionally, the CRC brings administrative leadership experience to bear on policy development and revision as related to discrimination, harassment, and bias. The CRC will work closely with the senior director of JEA–student success and engagement, who is responsible for the Community Standards (Conduct) process, and with the director of the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services responsible for ADA compliance. The CRC will contribute to students’ and employees’ sense of belonging, inclusion, and thriving, and will play a lead role in creating an educational and work environment in which everyone is able to support their community, pursue excellence, be open to new information, and are prepared to go out of their comfort zone to learn and grow.
The CRC needs to be adaptable, enjoy acquiring new knowledge, and committed to the success of students and employees. The senior director will exemplify collaborative leadership by applying data, theoretical foundations, research, and best practices; employing exceptional interpersonal and communication dynamics in all interactions; demonstrating cognitive flexibility; and displaying a willingness and ability to effectively engage with students, faculty, and staff in various settings and contexts.
The CRC is an effective and emotionally intelligent team-builder and a visionary leader with demonstrated capacity to implement leading-edge programs and systems within a growing college and a progressive JEA division. The CRC plays an essential role in helping the College gain insight into the campus climate by providing data-driven observations on, and recommendations to improve, trends and systemic issues.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Comprehensive knowledge of current state and federal laws and regulations related to discrimination, harassment, and civil rights in higher education.
Cultural competence and sensitivity to the needs of diverse student, faculty, and staff populations, including familiarity with trauma-informed practices and experience with neurodiverse individuals.
Experience working directly with, displaying understanding of, and advocating for people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate complex issues diplomatically and effectively.
Deploy excellent program/project design, execution, data analysis, interpretation, and assessment skills.
Ability to function independently and complete projects with limited supervision.
Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, collaborative, and team-building skills.
Agile, highly organized, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workplace, Adobe Creative Suite.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
Four-year college degree or equivalent
Minimum of three years’ experience related to Title IX, non-discrimination, or similar areas is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Law degree preferred
Alternatives to formal education and paid work experience may be considered as equivalent qualifications to include military service/training, volunteering, activism, and other non-traditional programs and experiences related to the position.
BENEFITS:
Hampshire College offers an excellent benefits program for eligible employees such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, flexible leave plans, and many other fringe benefits. For information on Hampshire College, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.hampshire.edu.
WHO SHOULD APPLY:
Hampshire College is an equal opportunity employer and deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are particularly committed to revealing and combating the social and institutional structures that support racism and white supremacy in all phases of employment and college life. We believe that the educational and employment environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to work and grow. We encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, veterans, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. Hampshire College is committed to removing barriers to employment faced by equity-seeking groups and encourages (but does not require) members of these groups to self-identify in their application materials. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in the work environment are particularly encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your cover letter, resume and names/phone numbers of three professional references via our website at https://jobs.hampshire.edu/
Review of applications will begin on December 2, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity and inclusion in education and employment.
