Assistant Dean for Student Services and Title IX Coordinator

Search Number # SS104
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Category Staff
Type Full-Time
Campus New Haven
Overview This position serves as the Assistant Dean of Student Services, for the traditional undergraduate degree program, as well as the College’s Title IX Coordinator, leading, managing, and coordinating responses to Title IX related allegations. Additionally, this position provides oversight for the operations of the Office of Residential Life and Community Standards.
About Albertus Magnus College Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.
Essential Functions
  • Supervise the Director of Residential Life and Community Standards

  • Provides oversight for the operations of the Office of Residential Life 

  • Responsible for assessment efforts for the Division of Student Services

  • Serve as a member of the College’s Cooperative Council Committee

  • Assist in developing continual educational and preventative programs regarding alcohol and drug use and abuse

  • Collaborate with the Director of Public Safety ensuring compliance with Clery reporting 

  • Assure compliance with all necessary Title IX regulatory requirements

  • Responsible for oversight of investigation and adjudication of Title IX claims

  • Track and maintain appropriate Title IX statistics and data as required by state, federal and institutional requirements 

  • Serve as the College’s primary source of contact with the College’s legal counsel with Title IX related matters

  • Oversee the assigned activities of the Deputy Title IX Coordinator(s)

  • Develop, update, implement policies and procedures and perform campus-wide Title IX training and awareness activities  

  • Oversee Diversity and Inclusion efforts within the Division of Student Services

  • Manage all Title IX investigations or assigns them to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator

  • Work with the Office of Human Resources for reports with students and employees or cases involving faculty and staff. Work closely with Public Safety to resolve reports involving guests and other third parties.

Qualifications
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the field of residential life 

  • Minimum 2+ years of experience working with Title IX

  • Certifications in Title IX Investigations/Title IX Coordinator Training and/or EEO training preferred

Education
  • Master’s degree in Student Affairs or related field is preferred

  • Preferred qualification: Previous experience in higher education

Knowledge | Skills | Abilities
  • Must be able to think critically, work independently, maintain confidentiality and ability to use appropriate discretion 

  • Title IX experience, specifically with investigation and adjustication

  •  Experience developing policies and procedures relating to Title IX and student conduct

    • Preferred qualification: Served previously as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator or Title IX Coordinator

  • Knowledge of socioeconomic and organizational issues underlying and resulting from sexual harassment, discrimination, and sexual violence.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills, providing training for a variety of constituencies.

  • Working knowledge of gender-based nondiscrimination laws, due process protections, and compliance regulations  

  • Working knowledge of the Clery Act and reporting requirements, Title IX, VAWA, and FERPA.  

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively 

Special Work Schedule Requirements Evening and some weekend hours required.
To Apply Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information from three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu . Please reference the Search Number in the subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

Albertus Magnus College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Albertus Magnus College to comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons so as to prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment against any employee, intern or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Albertus Magnus College promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity throughout the College. The College forbids all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation.