Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/5

Salary Range: $67,246 - $90,308

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

Reporting to the Director, Office of Compliance and Risk Management, the Compliance Officer (Title IX Coordinator) holds primary responsibility for developing and implementing all university-wide policies and programs related to compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972.  Duties include managing and/or conducting independent, objective, and timely investigations involving allegations of sexual and gender harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct.  The Compliance Officer (Title IX Coordinator) will also develop and deliver training programs for a diverse university community and will be expected to exhibit leadership as a subject matter expert by providing recommendations across university colleges and offices. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Compliance Officer (Title IX Coordinator) will be the primary, day-to-day point of contact for all university programs, activities, training, investigations, and reporting related to gender and sexual discrimination, harassment and misconduct.  The position will be responsible for immediately responding to Title IX allegations from various internal and external sources.   

1. Serve as primary resource and subject matter expert for all internal and external concerns and questions related to sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and gender-related violence including stalking and intimate partner violence involving students, faculty and employees.
2. Serve as intake officer, manage resources, and lead/conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations in response to direct and indirect complaints of sexual misconduct, harassment, and violence identified through a variety of university offices, including the Office of Talent Management and Campus Police.
3. Review, revise, and develop all university Title IX, gender and sexual discrimination, harassment and misconduct policies and practices to ensure compliance with the most recent and applicable federal and local regulations and guidance.
4.  Prepare and deliver all Title IX, gender and sexual discrimination, and sexual misconduct training materials and presentations to the university community. 
5. Develop and manage written and online content/materials, to be broadly and publicly distributed, related to Title IX, gender discrimination and sexual misconduct regarding university policies, code of conduct, campus awareness, and reporting resources.
6. Prepare recommended actions and summary materials to support complaints, appeals, and other legal actions involving Title IX investigations, hearings, and when necessary, immediate or interim measures, to ensure protection and due process to all parties.
7. Summarize and present findings, supporting materials, and case logs to senior officials

Minimum Job Requirements

• Master's Degree or  Juris Doctor (JD) 
• Four years (4) years of professional experience conducting investigations, developing policies, and training materials pertaining to Title IX, sexual harassment, and/or sexual and gender-related misconduct in a higher-education setting or other related field. 

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .