Temporary Title IX Coordinator
Location: Middletown, CT (Main Campus) · Type: Part time ·
Posted: 2026-09-09 · Reference: R101355
The Temporary Title IX Coordinator supports work to create a campus culture
that is welcoming and inclusive for students, faculty and staff from all
backgrounds.
Reporting to the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, the Temporary Title
IX Coordinator will serve as the designee and authorized coordinator of the
University's compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and
applicable federal regulations.
The Temporary Title IX Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Deputy
Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Student Affairs, Public Safety,
Counseling and Psychological Services, Disability and Accessibility services,
and General Counsel, while maintaining appropriate independence, privacy, and
freedom from conflicts of interest or bias.
This position will carry sufficient institutional authority and access to
information and decision makers to coordinate prompt and effective compliance
in accordance with the University's policies and processes.
Responsibilities include:
Coordinate the University's efforts to comply with Title IX and 34 C.F.R.
Part 106 across all education programs and activities, including
admissions and employment.
Maintain a visible and accessible campus presence and build awareness of
reporting options, confidential resources, supportive measures, and
protections against retaliation.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal and state requirements;
advise senior leadership regarding compliance risks, regulatory
developments, and needed policy or practice changes.
Review, implement, and recommend revisions to the University's
nondiscrimination policy, grievance procedures, notice of
nondiscrimination, reporting information, and related protocols; confirm
that required coordinator contact information and reporting instructions
are published in required locations.
Response to reports and complaints
Receive reports and complaints; conduct prompt jurisdictional and
threshold assessments; explain the University's complaint procedures and
available and appropriate informal and formal resolution processes.
Initiate and oversee the applicable procedure when a complaint is made,
provide required notices, monitor reasonably prompt timeframes according
to University policy, communicate delays for good cause, and coordinate
investigators, decision-makers, advisors, and informal resolution
facilitators as needed.
Develop investigation plans; interview parties and witnesses; gather,
preserve, and assess documentary, electronic, and other evidence;
distinguish relevant evidence from impermissible evidence; and prepare
clear, neutral reports or evidence summaries.
Promptly offer, coordinate, document, review, modify, and, when
appropriate, continue or terminate individualized supportive measures for
complainants and respondents. Coordinate required impartial review of
challenges to supportive-measure decisions.
When no complaint is made or allegations are withdrawn, make and document
the fact-specific determination required by federal regulations as to
whether the Coordinator should initiate a complaint; notify and support
the complainant as required.
Take or coordinate prompt and effective steps to end the discrimination,
prevent its recurrence, remedy its effects, and protect equal access,
regardless of whether a formal grievance process is initiated.
Protect the privacy of parties and witnesses consistent with law,
University policy, due process, and the parties' ability to participate
meaningfully in the process; address and prevent retaliation.
Training, records, assessment and coordination
Ensure that all students, faculty, and staff receive legally required
annual Title IX training.
Maintain the Title IX recordkeeping system, including records of reports,
responses, supportive measures, complaints, investigations, informal
resolutions, outcomes, remedies, and training materials, for at least the
federally required retention period.
Coordinate overlapping matters under Title VI, Title VII, Section 504/ADA,
the Clery Act/VAWA, collective bargaining agreements, faculty and student
conduct processes, and applicable state law with responsible offices and
General Counsel as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.
This is an on-campus position working up to 20hrs per week through March 31,
2027.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and directly
relevant professional experience.
At least six years of progressively responsible professional experience in
Title IX, civil rights or equal opportunity compliance, investigations,
complaint resolution or a related area.
Demonstrated knowledge of Title IX and the federal regulatory framework
applicable to postsecondary institutions.
Experience responding to sensitive reports or complaints and applying
fair, impartial, and trauma-informed practices.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain privacy, manage
conflicts of interest, and communicate respectfully with students,
faculty, staff, and senior leaders.
Strong organizational, writing, interviewing, documentation, and case-
management skills; ability to manage urgent issues and multiple deadlines
within a part-time schedule.
Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize factual
information and apply applicable legal, regulatory, and policy standards.
Demonstrated ability to make sound, well-reasoned decisions and
recommendations in complex and sensitive matters.
Strong presentation, facilitation, and training skills, with the ability
to communicate complex information effectively to a range of audiences.
Ability to work a hybrid schedule of up to 20 hours per week, including
regular on-campus hours and reasonable flexibility for time-sensitive
matters.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience serving as a Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Title IX
Coordinator, civil rights/equal opportunity officer, or comparable
coordinator under Title IX, Title VI, and/or Title VII, preferably in
higher education.
Experience investigating complaints involving discrimination, sexual
harassment or sex-based harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and
other protected-status concerns.
Advanced degree in law, higher education, student affairs, human
resources, public administration, or a related field.
Current or recent professional training in Title IX coordination, civil
rights investigations, trauma-informed interviewing, supportive measures,
informal resolution, and prevention education.
Experience working in a small, residential liberal arts college or
university and collaborating across student, faculty, and staff processes.
Familiarity with Title VI, Title VII, Section 504/ADA, Clery Act/VAWA
obligations, and applicable state nondiscrimination law.
Additional Applicant Instructions:
Position is open until filled. Applicants must submit a cover letter and
resume.
Compensation : $47.00 – $57.00/hr.
Work Location: On Campus
All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate's completion
of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan
University.
Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or
expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history
of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political
belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-
position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and
historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX,
Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to
Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.
Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of
campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University's
Clery Act Report are available on request and online at
https: // www. wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html.
Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers.
For more information visit https: // www. wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-
practices/index.html
Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development
opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness
programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible
work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at:
https: // wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.
