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The Office of Equity & Diversity announces the following job opening:
Associate Director & Deputy Title Ix Coordinator - Office of Equity & Diversity
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Diversity & Engagement/Director of the Office of
Equity & Diversity, the Associate Director serves as the senior investigator, Deputy Title IX
Coordinator of Investigation and a member of OED's senior leadership team. As a member of the
senior leadership team, the Associate Director assists in the establishment of goals, initiatives,
training, priorities, policies, and strategic planning for Knoxville Area Units' Affirmative Action
efforts and Equal Opportunity compliance, including complaint resolution and educational
workshops for faculty, staff, and students. The Associate Director will oversee, manage and direct
the investigation of complaints of discrimination and harassment by a team of three assistant
directors/investigators.
Job Functions/Responsibilities:
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
-Oversees, manages and directs the timely and thorough equal employment and civil rights
related investigations from intake through the issuance of the report.
-Leads, supervises, guides and directs a team of three assistant directors/investigators; manages
work flow and makes assignments.
-Determines appropriate manner of complaint resolution; complex or extraordinary matters with
potentially far-reaching implications are to be made in consultation with the AVC/Director and/or
Title IX Coordinator.
-Collaborates in the development and establishment of goals, initiatives, training, priorities,
policies, and strategic planning for Knoxville Area Units' Affirmative Action efforts and Equal
Opportunity compliance, including complaint resolution and educational workshops for faculty,
staff, and students.
-Works with students, faculty and staff using formal and informal procedures to help resolve
conflicts.
-Apprises students and employees of their rights and responsibilities related to the complaint and
investigation processes.
-Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with university partners and offices in order to
promote collegiality and trust.
-Responds to guidance and direction provided by the Title IX Coordinator particularly as it relates
to investigations; establish good working relationships with Title IX staff.
-Contributes to the development of a strategic plan of OED and a revision of its mission, vision,
and values statements.
OPERATIONS
-Assists in managing the daily operations of the Office of Equity & Diversity including budget
development and management. -Represents OED on DDE and university committees, work
groups, and task forces.
-Participates in and encourages continuing education and professional development. -Engages in
community building and service to benefit the office, division, and university.
-Oversee the development of files, databases, and reporting systems related
to investigations; creates reports as directed.
-Assists the AVC/Director in interpreting University obligations under Titles VI, VII and IX, the ADA
and the ADEA as well as other state and federal civil rights regulations and guidelines.
-Responsible for all aspects of Title VI and Vets 100 obligations including working with the Offices
of Research and the General Counsel's office on compliance documents, plans, and Assurances
of Compliance.
-Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
-Assists with the development and delivery of programs related to equity, accessibility,
diversity,
and related topics.
-Provides guidance and information to the campus community on EEO, Title IX, and related
responsibilities.
-Develops content for print and digital media for dissemination to students and employees
explaining investigative procedures and processes, the rights & responsibilities of parties,
applicable policies, and the like.
Key Areas of Responsibility
REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Master's degree required.
Doctoral degree and other licenses/certifications preferred.
Required level/type of experience:
- Six years experience in higher education with supervisory experience, leadership roles and
responsibilities, and a demonstrated commitment to ensuring and advancing the principles of
diversity, access, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- J.D. Preferred
Competencies/Qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, interpersonal, and computer.
- Ability to function in team environment (collaborate, contribute, and take direction).
- Ability to self-direct, work independently, and take ownership.
- Ability to maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and maintain
effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, access, and
inclusion in a higher education.
- Knowledge of state and federal civil rights guidance, laws, and best practices as applied in a
higher education setting.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and report (orally and in writing) facts, information, and conclusions.
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