Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Investigator, Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, & Affirmative Action – Georgetown University

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Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Investigator, Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, & Affirmative Action – Georgetown University

The mission of the Georgetown’s Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) is to promote a deep understanding and appreciation among the diverse members of the University community to result in justice and equality in educational, employment and contracting opportunities, as well as to lead efforts to create an inclusive academic and work environment.

Job Overview  

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Investigator completes their day-to-day responsibilities, with a particular  emphasis on providing support following reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence,  dating violence, and stalking involving students and employees at the University. Depending upon the volume of sexual misconduct reporting, including Title IX investigations, they complete assigned investigations and reviews of civil rights discrimination and harassment complaints, and conduct climate assessments within the University. Civil rights issues include but are not limited to allegations of discrimination and harassment based on sex, gender, and gender identity (Title IX), as well as race, national origin, disability, religion, and other protected categories covered by the District of Columbia Human Rights Act. They also conduct proactive workshops and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a neutral party in conducting prompt and thorough investigations of alleged incidents, and provides a detailed, unbiased report regarding the findings of the investigation, as well as an analysis that tracks the applicable policies and legal standards.
• Promptly responds to reports of sexual misconduct involving main campus undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and staff, including sharing resources, providing information regarding supportive measures and formal complaint options, and offering to meet with those impacted
• Maintains timely communication with community members, key campus partners, the Title IX Coordinator, and the IDEAA team
• Works with campus partners to make appropriate referrals for support and implementing appropriate supportive measures
• Develops an investigative plan for each complaint; interviews the complainant, respondent, and potential witnesses; gathers relevant documentation; and drafts and issues reports of the findings and analysis of an investigation
• Implements and keep apprised of new developments and best practices in Title IX and Civil Rights investigation procedures
• Conducts or assists with IDEAA investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, and hostile environment based on protected categories – including age, race, religion, sex, gender,  gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and national origin
• Assists the Title IX Coordinator in maintaining the Title IX and Sexual Assault and Misconduct websites (titleix.georgetown.edu and sexualassault.georgetown.edu)
• Supporting the Title IX Coordinator in organizing outreach programming (such as Office Hours, poster campaigns, newsletters, etc.) with various departments and student organizations on campus
• Conducts Title IX trainings related to an overview of Title IX, support resources available on- and off-campus, reporting options, the University’s grievance procedures, and employee reporting obligations

Work Interactions  

Reporting to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and Director of Title IX Compliance, as well as the Associate Vice President for Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Compliance, the Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Investigator works closely with multiple University offices and divisions including Student Affairs, Georgetown University Police Department, Human Resources, and the Office of General Counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree – preference J.D. or an advanced degree in student affairs, higher education, criminal justice or related field
• At least 3 to 5 experience conducting investigations – preference for experience in the education and/or civil rights arena
• Substantial experience working with diverse populations, including populations of color, the LGBTQ community, and persons with disabilities

Beneficial experience and qualifications include

• Familiarity with higher education and student conduct practices
• Experience in, and awareness of, the sensitivity required when interacting with a diverse community on trauma-related topics
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen well
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and respect for individual needs
• Expertise in conducting sensitive and confidential investigations
• Demonstrated skill in party and witness interview and investigation techniques
• Ability to produce high quality written work
• Strong ability to multitask, including managing multiple investigations or reviews concurrently
• Ability to maintain neutrality and establish credibility with broad range of constituents, including faculty, staff, students, law enforcement, and others
• Willingness and availability to work evenings and weekends as necessary

Work Mode: Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation .

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume  for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here  for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu .

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown’s commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website .

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer  fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:

The Georgetown University community is committed to our public health approach and the important role that vaccines play in contributing to the safety of our University and our broader communities. Georgetown University requires students, faculty, staff and visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to have received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot when eligible, or to have an approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement applies to all faculty and staff, including teleworking employees. Complete details and updates can be found in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center .