Director, Office for Civil Rights and Title IX

The Director, Office for Civil Rights and Title IX, is part of the Office of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (OEDI) at the University of Pittsburgh and serves as a key member of the leadership team responsible for providing support, direction, and guidance on achieving the goals of the Office of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion. Working with stakeholders across the University, the Director, Office for Civil Rights and Title IX, will play a key leadership role in ensuring an inclusive and discrimination free educational and employment environment at the University. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Operations and Planning, the Director, Office for Civil Rights and Title IX, will focus on creating and maintaining a climate that is free from discrimination, and where all community members can thrive. A primary component of this goal will be to ensure compliance with civil rights laws such as Titles VI, VII, and IX, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and others, and with the University’s Non-Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policies and Procedures.

Education and Certifications: • 5+ years of experience implementing civil rights or Title IX initiatives • Advanced education/training in diversity-related, Title IX or Civil Rights related field required.

 The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets. The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement. 
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Administrator.IV
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Master’s
Minimum Experience Level Required: 5-6 years experience
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: Not Applicable