SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Develops, oversees, and maintains processes for receiving all Title IX complaints and reports of sexual harassment, sexual violence, and related allegations of misconduct. Keeps affected parties apprised of the status of complaints. Ensures investigations of reports and complaints of sexual misconduct are adequate, reliable, timely, confidential, and impartial. Manages cases in compliance with Title IX and Clery requirements. Works with investigators on proposed sanctions for sexual misconduct before they are imposed to ensure they are reasonably calculated to stop the sexual misconduct and prevent its recurrence. Collaborates the KSU General Counsel as the institutional custodian and/or serves as the custodian of record of all Title IX, harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct (including sexual assault and inappropriate sexual conduct), domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and related retaliation records for internal and external reporting purposes by maintaining documentation and records of complaints, investigations, and reports. Safeguards their confidentiality. Works collaboratively with Title IX staff to ensure informed and consistent communication in policy implementation, provide oversight of investigations and grievance procedures. Provides educational programs regarding discrimination and sexual harassment prevention; prepares and disseminates educational material, to include brochures, posters, and web-based materials that inform members of the campus community of Title IX rights and responsibilities. Delivers training to college constituents to promote knowledge of institutional policies and pertinent federal and state standards.Collaborates with other departments to ensure Title IX policy is communicated to all constituencies. Works to strengthen the culture that supports a safe and respectful learning, working, and living environment on campus.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Licensing and Certifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: The Coordinator will be an experienced, collaborative, and agile leader who builds enduring relationships with a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges of the KSU student demographic.Ability to oversee employees and the investigative process and review writing to ensure a high-quality product. Ability to maintain neutrality and work under stress.Demonstrates commitment to diversity and success in working with diverse constituencies, both domestic and international, to support an inclusive campus environment. Strong and effective interpersonal skills; the ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual needs. Ability to work as part of a University-wide community to resolve complaints in a neutral and sensitive manner. Ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with staff at all levels at the University. Ability to read and interpret complex legal documents to evaluate their impact on University policy and procedures. Recommend solutions to identified areas of compliance exposure; reviews solution implementation, if applicable.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position has supervisory responsibility. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Work is normally performed in a typical interior and/or office work environment.No or very limited physical effort is required.No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Internal Candidates are Encouraged to ApplyApplicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visaKENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThe functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.