Job Description

Reporting to the University’s Associate Title VI and Title IX Coordinator, within the Office for Gender Equity (OGE) and Office for Community Conduct (OCC), the Deputy for Title VI and Title IX Compliance assists in the onboarding, support, and training of 70+ local Title IX Resource Coordinators and 80+ Local Designated Resources (LDRs). In collaboration with the University’s Associate Title VI and Title IX Coordinator, the Deputy will serve as an Informal Resolution Facilitator and subject matter expert for Title VI and Title IX as well as the University policies related to Non-Discrimination and Anti-Bullying Policies (NDAB) and University policies related to sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct.

Responsibilities Include :

• Serving as an expert consultant for Title IX Resource Coordinators and LDRs by providing ongoing technical assistance and consultation in highly sensitive, frequently urgent, and potentially volatile situations.
• Facilitating Informal Resolutions under the University’s NDAB Policies and University policies related to sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct.
• In collaboration with members of OGE/OCC, serving as subject matter expert in Title VI and Title IX matters, representing both offices in presentations, university-wide meetings, and related outreach and engagement.
• In consultation with office leadership, assisting in creating professional development/training content for monthly Title IX Network and LDR Convenings.
• Sharing in the Offices’ responsibilities to develop and deliver Title VI, Title IX and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) compliant training for faculty, staff, and students.
• Managing weekly and monthly reports within the Offices’ record-keeping software responsive to the Offices’ needs.
• Supporting the Associate Title VI and Title IX Coordinator, LDRs, and OGE/OCC staff members in the preliminary conversation and initial review phases of formal complaints related to NDAB Policies.
• Supporting data collection efforts and the development of the Offices’ Annual Reports.
• Assisting in the annual submission of:
  • The Clery Act Campus Security Authority (CSA) reporting data for the Office for Gender Equity and Office for Community Conduct to the Harvard University Police Department.
  • The NCAA Sexual Violence Attestation in partnership with Harvard Athletics, and
  • Other reports, as assigned by the Associate Title VI and Title IX Coordinator.
• Serving as secondary point of contact for responding to the Resource for Online Anonymous Disclosure (ROAD), the University’s anonymous reporting tool for disclosures of sexual harassment, other sexual misconduct, and gender-based misconduct.
• Serving as secondary point of contact for responding to disclosures from Harvard University, Risk Management & Audit Services (RMAS).
• Collaboratively managing the ongoing assessment and benchmarking of the Office’s efforts, including the work of the Title IX Network and Network of LDRs, and the review of incident-related data collection methods and software; identifies and analyzes trends (e.g., assisting Harvard University Police Department in gathering crime report data).

Qualifications

Candidates MUST meet the following basic qualifications to be considered for this role:

• Advanced degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil rights compliance, human resources investigations, or related work.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Title IX and Title VI, including Title VI’s protections for individuals who face discrimination on the basis of their actual or perceived shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics, or citizenship or residency in a country with a dominant religion or distinct religious identity.
• Mediation or other similar forms of alternative dispute resolution training and experience, or an eagerness to develop this skill
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate confidential and difficult information, to demonstrate compassion when interacting with Harvard community members, and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Experience working with faculty, staff, and student populations
• Accomplished presentation skills, oral and written as well as excellent reportorial and writing skills
• Experience providing advice/guidance in responding to reports/disclosures of bias incidents and/or discrimination.

Additional Information

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Education, Identity
• This position has a 3-month orientation and review period.

Work Format Details

This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.