Title IX Case Manager and Education Specialist - Naperville, United States - North Central College

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Posting Number
S000800

Position Title
Title IX Case Manager and Education Specialist

Department
TITLE IX

Division
Student Affairs and Athletics

Supervisor Title
Title IX Coordinator

Status
Full Time Regular

Position Summary

The Title IX Case Manager and Education Specialist plays an important role in the College's response to sex and gender-based discrimination and harassment, splitting their time between Title IX case management with prevention programming and trainings for the campus. Relationship building and communication will be paramount.

When performing case intake and management, this position will work directly with individuals to provideguidance and consultation on rights, resources, and resolution options, as well as facilitate reasonable supportive measures. Primarily, the Title IX caseload will be comprised of reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, though other forms of sex and/or gender- based harassment and discrimination may also be assigned as needed.

This position will be responsible for leading the interpersonal violence prevention and training programming offered on campus with support from the Office of Student Involvement and student workers (such as the Dyson Wellness Center Peer Health Educators and Graduate Assistants) as appropriate. These programs will be offered to all members of campus, including students, staff, and faculty, and will vary in audience size from small student workshops to large auditoriums. Presentation and material development are necessary and public speaking will be frequent. There will be a dotted line reporting structure to the Executive Director of the Dyson Wellness Center.

While the primary responsibilities of this position will be dedicated to Title IX support, response, andprevention efforts, this position will be cross-trained to fulfill formal and informal resolution functions of Title IX cases as needed. Additionally, the Title IX Support and Education Specialist plays an important role in compliance efforts pursuant to all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.

The position requires some evening and weekend on-call response, primarily via e-mail.

Description of Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct trauma-informed intake sessions with students, staff, and faculty who disclose incidents of sex or gender-based discrimination and/or harassment and facilitate access to campus and community resources.

2. Provides consultation, outreach, referrals, intake, case management, and detailed documentation for all reports of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or retaliation under the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy.

3. In consultation with the Title IX Coordinator, evaluates and determines appropriate remedies, interim measures, and reasonable academic adjustments for parties involved in Title IX reports.

4. Assists with evaluating and facilitating requests for informal resolution in response to Title IX reports, such as mediation and restorative resolution conferences.

5. Conduct, promote, and organize workshops, seminars, outreach programming, and training designed for campus members on a variety of Title IX related concepts.

6. Assists in the creating, preparing, and dissemination of educational and outreach materials for faculty, staff, and students regarding Title IX concepts, options, resources, and resolution processes for print and web-based materials.

7. Maintains knowledge of current state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and trends in the field of higher education related to Title IX through training and research. Assists in the College's compliance with various related reports and initiatives.

8. Serves on the Title IX Compliance Committee to support Title IX proceedings as needed and provide other logistical support necessary to conduct fundamentally fair, neutral, thorough, and timely investigations. Will receive and assist in training and ongoing development for the pool of investigators, advisors, informal facilitators, and hearing panelists/officers.

9. Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.

OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support the College's mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College's Strategic Plan.
2. Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
3. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent judgment, discretion, and the ability to effectively handle private information.

2. Ability to build trust and communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, College partners, and community organizations, particularly in crisis situations.

3. Experience independently managing complex situations and competing priorities while working under time constraints.

4. Exceptional presentation skills and the ability to train large and diverse groups and to assist in supervising a team of students doing prevention work as needed.

5. Demonstrated organization, record-keeping, and writing skills with meticulous attention to detail.

6. Proficiency in the use of technology, including use of online case management systems, databases, word processing, spreadsheet, design, and presentation applications.

7. The ability to successfully and respectfully work with individuals from diverse personal and cultural backgrounds.

8. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students, and visitors to the College.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The employee in this position brings passion, approachability, and drive to create a culture of preventionand responds to Title IX reports promptly, professionally, and compassionately. The employee is a vital part of the College's response to sexual violence and harassment and works closely with the Title IX Coordinator, Dyson Wellness Center, and Office of Student Involvement to facilitate campus-wide prevention and trauma informed processes, workshops, and programming.

Critical traits to the success of the Title IX Case Manager and Education Specialist includes having:

•Ability to interact with patience, compassion, and care

•Clear understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues

•The demonstrated ability to use discretion, good judgment, and maintain privacy

•A high level of comfort navigating difficult conversations

•Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation abilities

•Superb written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

•Confidence in conducting training for all group sizes, demographics, and roles on campus

•The capability of balancing compassionate care with fairness to all parties

•Organizational skills with a keen attention to detail

•Ability to build strong relationships across campus and collaborate effectively

Education/Training

Bachelor's Degree required in a related field such as Higher EducationAdministration, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Communication, Gender Studies, Labor Relations, or Organizational Development. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

Direct service with individuals' who have experienced interpersonal violence required. Two or more years of experience conducting trauma-informed intake sessions highly preferred. Experience working with and protecting private and/or confidential information. Demonstrated history of program development and public speaking strongly preferred.

Licenses or Certifications

Prior Title IX training or certification highly valued. Training in mediation and/or restorative justice a plus. Certification from ICASA and/or ICADV helpful.

Is This a Temporary Position?
No

Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College's background screening process.

Number of Vacancies
1

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EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

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