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Compliance Oversight - Coordinate and facilitate the institution's adherence to Title IX regulations, ensuring a safe and equitable environment for all students, faculty, and staff.Educational Program Development - Design and implement comprehensive educational programs focused on discrimination and sexual harassment prevention. These programs aim to empower the campus community with knowledge about their rights and responsibilities under the law.Complaint Management - Oversee and coordinate thorough investigations, responses, and resolutions to complaints. Ensure that all processes are conducted fairly, promptly, and in accordance with legal standards.Training and Development - Ensure that Title IX personnel are well-equipped to handle Title IX matters effectively.Collaboration and Leadership - Work closely with campus entities and University leadership to identify and address systemic issues, fostering a collaborative approach to maintaining a safe and inclusive campus.Crisis Response - Serve as a member of the University Threat Team, contributing to proactive and reactive measures to support the wellbeing of our campus community.

Compliance Coordination - Facilitated the institution’s adherence to Title IX and civil rights regulations, ensuring a discrimination-free environment for students, employees, and third parties.Investigation Oversight: Oversaw and coordinated thorough, fair, and impartial investigations into complaints of protected class discrimination. Provided detailed reports on investigation findings and ensured resolutions aligned with legal and institutional standards.Systemic Problem Solving: Collaborated with campus entities and University leadership to identify and address systemic issues, fostering an inclusive and equitable campus culture.Crisis Response: Participated on the University Threat Team and Care Team, contributing to proactive and reactive measures that supported the safety and well-being of the campus community.Alternative Dispute Resolution: Employed alternative methods to resolve complaints, promoting amicable and effective solutions whenever possible.Diversity Initiatives: Conducted position reviews to ensure diversity in applicant pools and review emergency hire requests to maintain equitable hiring practices.

Impartial Investigations - Conducted thorough and unbiased investigations into complaints of sexual misconduct and protected class discrimination involving students, employees, and third parties. Ensured all investigations were conducted with integrity and sensitivity.Detailed Reporting - Compiled comprehensive reports detailing the findings of each investigation, providing clear and actionable recommendations.Alternative Dispute Resolution - Utilized alternative methods to resolve complaints, promoting amicable and effective solutions whenever possible.ADA Accommodations - Served as a liaison between employees and supervisors to facilitate ADA accommodations, ensuring compliance and support for individuals with disabilities.Diversity and Equity Reviews - Conducted position reviews to ensure diversity in applicant pools, reviewed emergency hire requests, and analyzed salary equity data to promote fair and equitable compensation practices.

Complaint Management - Reviewed and investigated complaints of sexual harassment and discrimination promptly and impartially. Ensured thoroughness and equity in all investigations.Investigation Process - Identified and interviewed parties and witnesses, gathered and assessed relevant information, applied pertinent policies and laws, and made determinations regarding facts and responsibility.Supportive Measures - Assisted in coordinating and providing supportive measures for involved parties to ensure their safety and well-being throughout the investigation process.Record Maintenance - Maintained thorough, accurate, and comprehensive investigative files, disposition reports, and other records to ensure transparency and accountability.Educational Initiatives - Developed and disseminated educational materials to raise awareness about Title IX matters. Supported the Sexual Assault Violence Education Committee by planning and running meetings and events focused on prevention and awareness.Collaboration: Collaborated with on and off-campus resources to effectively resolve complaints and support the needs of the campus community.

Investigation of Misconduct - Conducted thorough investigations into cases of alleged misconduct, ensuring a fair and unbiased process for all parties involved.Communication and Interviews - Engaged with and interviewed parties and university partners, maintaining the confidentiality and privacy of each investigation to protect the integrity of the process.Report Drafting - Drafted detailed investigative reports that accurately reflected the findings and presented these reports to relevant stakeholders.Board Hearing Preparation - Prepared comprehensive materials for board hearings, ensuring that all necessary information was clearly and effectively communicated.Training Delivery - Assisted in the development and delivery of the university’s training efforts related to Title IX and civil rights, promoting awareness and understanding across the campus community.

Event Coordination - Oversaw the development and execution of campus events, managing everything from contracting to logistics, budgeting, marketing, and staffing.Budget Management - Administered multiple departmental budget lines, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources. Staff Recruitment and Supervision - Recruited and supervised event and office staff, developed and led training, and advised the student programming board, fraternities, sororities, and student organizations.Scheduling Assistance - Assisted with room and calendar scheduling for all student-led campus events.Orientation Planning - Served on the new student orientation planning committee, including recruitment and supervision of staff.Conduct Reports - Met with students and organizations regarding conduct reports.Assessment Leadership - Served as the assessment lead for the Division of Student Affairs.

Event Coordination - Oversaw planning, logistics, budgeting, and staffing for campus move-in, new student orientation, and welcome week programming.Assessment and Learning Outcomes - Implemented learning outcomes and assessment strategies for all orientation and welcome programs to continuously improve and measure their effectiveness.Leadership Development - Coordinated leadership development activities to empower student leaders.Staff Recruitment and Training - Recruited, trained, and supervised orientation staff, ensuring they were well-prepared to assist new students and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere.Supervision - Supervised the Coordinator of the Coates University Center.Conduct Board Service - Served on the University Conduct Board, contributing to the fair and just resolution of conduct cases.

Orientation Coordination - Coordinated the student track of the new student orientation program, managing all logistics to ensure a seamless experience for participants. Learning Outcomes and Assessment: Created and assessed learning outcomes for orientation participants to ensure the program's effectiveness and continuous improvement.Staff Training and Supervision: Recruited, trained, and supervised orientation staff, ensuring they were well-equipped to support new students.Academic Communication: Liaised with academic units to facilitate program components related to academic requirements and course registration.Parental Communication: Communicated with parents within privacy guidelines, providing them with necessary information to support their student's transition to college.Online Module Design: Developed online modules covering degree requirements and course registration to provide students with accessible and comprehensive guidance.Manual Drafting: Drafted a comprehensive manual addressing adjustment to college life, academic requirements, policies and procedures, and campus resources.Extended Orientation Course: Taught an extended orientation course to further support students' adjustment and success in their first year.Committee Involvement: Served on the Sexual Assault Response Team and Hazing Investigation Team.

Office Management - Managed the satellite career services office, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional service delivery to students and alumni.Career Development Initiatives - Coordinated and implemented career development initiatives tailored for upperclassmen and alumni, fostering their professional growth and success.Program Hosting: Organized and hosted programs on career exploration, skills assessment, job searching strategies, and interviewing techniques to equip students with essential career readiness skills.Employer Relations: Coordinated employer recruitment programs, connecting students and alumni with job opportunities and internship placements.Student Coaching: Provided personalized coaching to students on internship, co-op, and graduate school applications, guiding them through the process and enhancing their candidacy.Instructional Role: Taught university courses focused on career development, equipping students with practical knowledge and strategies for entering the workforce.

Programming Design - Developed and implemented engaging and educational programming tailored for freshmen and honors students living on campus.Student Crisis Response: Responded to student crises and participated in an on-call rotation to provide timely support and intervention as needed.Student Conduct Meetings: Met with students charged with residence hall conduct violations, ensuring fair and constructive resolution processes while upholding community standards.Parent Communication: Communicated with parents within privacy guidelines, providing updates and support regarding their student's well-being and residential experience.Staff Supervision and Evaluation: Supervised and evaluated residence hall staff and office personnel, fostering a supportive work environment and ensuring high-quality service delivery.Staff Recruitment and Training: Coordinated division-wide training of residential staff members, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to support student success.Leadership Course Instruction: Taught a leadership course tailored for new staff members.

Conduct Officer - Served as a conduct officer for residence hall reports. Staff Supervision and Evaluation - Supervised and evaluated residence hall staff. Recruitment and Training - Coordinate division-wide recruitment, selection, and training of student staff members. Facility Management - Managed the opening of a new residential apartment facility and a converted hotel facility.