Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Office for Equal Opportunity and Compliance (OEOC) invites applicants for the position of Assistant Director, Equal Opportunity and Title IX Investigator.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The Office for Equal Opportunity and Compliance provide leadership and expertise to West Chester University to ensure equitable access and opportunities are a shared responsibility.  We do this by offering policy guidance, education, collaborative partnerships, outreach, and complaint resolution to create welcoming environments that enable everyone to succeed.

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President and Director for Equity and Compliance, the Assistant Director, Equal Opportunity and Title IX Investigator provides leadership in the development and achievement of the University's equity goals; serves as the lead investigator for harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct complaints; and coordinates educational and programmatic opportunities for campus community and partners.  This position is a highly confidential assignment requiring the utmost respect and privacy. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience conducting complaint investigations, researching legal requirements, and developing and implementing educational programs; the ability to collaborate and communicate diplomatically with diverse campus constituents including students, faculty and staff; and a commitment to advance the University mission of diversity and equal opportunity for all employees a and students and to improve WCU processes. 

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor and enforce West Chester University policies related to sexual harassment and discrimination
• Investigate complaints of sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination
• Prepare and submit investigative reports
• Develop and conduct proactive educational programs related to equal opportunity, diversity, and/or inclusion 
• Provide leadership to equity committees to identify and address equity concerns
• Identify and implement programs and initiatives to address campus climate issues
• Serve on University committees that address equity issues
• Remain knowledgeable on current laws, regulations and best practices to improve processes
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Social Work, Public Administration or a related field OR J.D or J.D. in progress OR comparable professional experience
• Three (3) years of experience in higher education, a legal setting, or community agency 
• Specialized training investigating Human Resources, Equal Opportunity, Title VII, Title IX, ADA or Civil Rights Complaints
• Professional experience researching legal requirements
• Professional experience with diversity, equity, and/or inclusion 

• Professional conflict resolution experience
• Excellent written communication skills
• Experience writing complex reports and data analysis
• Experience developing and implementing educational programs

About West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester University (WCU) of Pennsylvania is among the top regional comprehensive public universities in the nation, serving more than 17,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a national reputation for excellence, value, and student success. Founded in 1871 as an institute for teacher preparation, West Chester offers more than 118 undergraduate and 103 graduate programs in more than 50 fields of study. In addition to the main campus in West Chester, the University offers programs through its graduate center, the Philadelphia campus, and online. Five colleges and two schools comprise the University: Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Management, Education and Social Work, Health Sciences, and the Sciences and Mathematics, as well as the School of Music, and the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Located in Chester County (25 miles from downtown Philadelphia) the area combines the best of enjoyable daily living with easy access to the full spectrum of country and city attractions. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

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