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Job Summary
The Assistant Vice President for Equity and Equity Investigations, Title IX Coordinator (“AVP for Equity”) is an integral part of meeting Caltech’s commitment to provide a safe, inclusive and respectful learning, living and working environment for its students, faculty, postdoctoral scholars and staff members. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Vice President for Student Affairs. The AVP for Equity works closely with a range of Institute partners, including Student Affairs, Human Resources, Security, the Office of the Provost and the Office of General Counsel to ensure compliance with Title IX and other federal and state laws and regulations relating to unlawful harassment and discrimination (“harassment” and “discrimination”), including on the basis of sex and gender. The AVP for Equity closely collaborates with senior management and academic leadership, including the Provost, Deans, and Division Chairs, to resolve concerns and identify training opportunities. As a member of the campus CARE team, the position also collaborates with campus partners to ensure appropriate and coordinated care and support for community members in need.
The position supervises three full-time staff members of the Equity and Title IX Office: Team Administrator, Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Resolution Specialist; and Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Resolution Specialist. The office has additional support from a designated Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Staff. In addition, the position oversees the administration of a state grant that funds a Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate for the campus community and coordinates campus outreach and training initiatives with the Advocate.
This is a Campus Critical position. An employee designated as campus critical is expected to be aware of the campus emergency management plan and to report to Campus as soon as possible in the event of an emergency to assist in campus wide response and recovery efforts.
Title IX Coordinator
The AVP for Equity is the chief administrator overseeing the Institute’s compliance with Title IX and has primary responsibility for addressing reports and grievances relating to sex- and gender-based misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and sex- and gender-based discrimination. The AVP for Equity is responsible for ensuring the Institute meets its reporting, compliance and investigatory obligations pursuant to Title IX and VAWA as well as other federal and state laws, and Institute policies and procedures related to sex- and gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual violence. As the Title IX Coordinator, this person will ensure that community members are aware of the options and resources with respect to reporting and filing complaints alleging sex- and gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual violence. The AVP for Equity is responsible for overseeing the Equity and Title IX Office’s intake of reported concerns and complaints, the assessment and provision of supportive and safety measures, the determination of appropriate next steps and options and rights of parties, and the appropriate provision of information to involved persons. As the administrator with ultimate responsibility for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations concerning sex- and gender-based misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, the AVP for Equity works with a high level of autonomy and serves as a primary resource to campus, senior management, other administrators and the broad campus community on matters related to these areas.
Equity
The AVP for Equity is responsible for development and review of Institute policies related to equal opportunity, discrimination and harassment and for administrating compliance with those policies and related federal, state and local nondiscrimination and educations laws. The AVP for Equity oversees informal and formal resolutions of concerns and complaints.
As the AVP for Equity, this individual will develop and coordinate initiatives that raise awareness of equity and discrimination issues. This individual develops and facilitates institution-wide training programs and activities related to nondiscrimination and harassment policies and will ensure that appropriate education and training programs are in place. The AVP for Equity is responsible for determining the effectiveness of the Institute’s training and prevention programs. This may include monitoring the campus climate through surveys, focus groups and other assessment methods.
Equity Investigations
As the individual with primary responsibility for equity investigations, the AVP for Equity is charged with overseeing the Equity and Title IX Office’s receipt and appropriate response to reports of issues, concerns and complaints of discrimination, harassment and sex- and gender-based misconduct. The AVP for Equity partners with appropriate organizations, including the Deans, Human Resources, and the Office of General Counsel, to ensure the compliant and consistent handling of investigations at the Institute relating to harassment and discrimination and to promote fundamental rights while advancing individual and institutional integrity. This position manages and oversees the Institute’s response to, including the investigation and resolution of allegations of discrimination, harassment or sexual violence on campus, directly and in collaboration with the Human Resources Employee and Organizational Development (EOD) team.
Essential Job Duties
The key priorities for this position include but are not limited to:
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Required Documents
Hiring Range
$213,700 – $250,000
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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