Penn State Job Catalog

The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for leading efforts across the University to ensure compliance with federal Title IX policies and related federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements regarding sex and gender-based discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and all other forms of sexual misconduct. The Coordinator will develop and implement a long-term strategic plan for the University’s adherence to Title IX and all related policies and procedures, and oversee the development and implementation of related programs, services, and education/outreach for students, staff, and faculty.

• Manage the University’s response to all Title IX complaints and ensure timely and thorough completion of all Title IX investigations, in partnership with appropriate offices (e.g., Office of Sexual Misconduct, Prevention and Response, Affirmative Action Office, Office of Student Conduct, Gender Equity Center, Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Office of Ethics and Compliance, and Human Resources)
• Organize and maintain grievance files, disposition reports, and other compiled records regarding complaints of sexual harassment and other gender discriminatory practices and prepare annual statistical reports on the incidences of gender and sexual harassment and sexual misconduct
• Oversee institution-wide education, training, and outreach programming related to Title IX
• Oversee the development and implementation of assessment instruments to measure the reach, effectiveness, and impact of Title IX related initiatives; maintain the University’s Title IX database and website
• Keep abreast of current state and federal laws and regulations and trends related to Title IX; provide ongoing consultation regarding Title IX requirements, grievance issues, and compliance programs to central administrative units and groups, across all University locations
• Monitor gender equity and the application of Title IX policies within Intercollegiate Athletics
• Consult with University leadership regarding the staffing structure and administrative needs of units which support the University’s adherence to Title IX, including coordination of a staff of professionals who are responsible for providing education and outreach, conducting investigations, and providing support for the University Park campus, the Commonwealth Campuses, and World Campus
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Principal Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Displays mastery of defined skill areas/applications, principles, theories and practices. Evaluates and enhances existing practices. Recognizes emerging trends in area of expertise. Works independently on complex or strategic assignments. Directs and delegates appropriate tasks to others. Implements strategies to ensure achievement of initiatives. Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and deliver to broad audiences. Identifies and implements innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Validates and pays invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding
– May plan and forecast budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters complex and novel problems
– Applies policies, practices, specialized knowledge, and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on complex or strategic assignments
– Uses existing practices as guidelines as well as working knowledge to determine specific work methods
– Carries out work activities independently, with supervisor available to resolve problems
– Reviews work of others to verify technical soundness

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members and area leads across the University
– Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and delivers to a broad variety of audiences
– Establishes and maintains networks to facilitate successful communication among units

• Comp Grade – 14
• Minimum – $97,100.00
• MidPoint – $121,400.00
• Maximum – $145,700.00