Vassar College
higher education
InstitutionalEquityandTitleVICoordinator
“Institutional Equity and Title VI Coordinator at Vassar College. Skills: Title VI compliance and enforcement, Higher education or civil rights compliance, Complaint intake, assessment, investigations, and resolution, Case management systems, Training program development and delivery. Lead implementation of the College’s Title VI compliance program, including policy development and review, intake and coordination of reports, and management of response and resolution processes.. Partner with campu”
What You'll Achieve.
Advance the College’s efforts to prevent and respond to discrimination based on race, color, and national origin, including shared ancestry and ethnic characteristics, in accordance with Title VI and the College’s nondiscrimination policies.; Ensure awareness of rights, responsibilities, and reporting processes under Title VI through training.; Promote anti-discrimination awareness, prevention, and a respectful campus environment.; Inform decision-making as well as proactive and responsive institutional strategies through quarterly and annual reports.; Support institutional accountability through data analysis and reporting.
Industry & Context.
Assess reports to determine appropriate next steps.; Conduct intake meetings to gather information.; Oversee prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations and resolution.; Analyze data to identify patterns, assess risk, and translate data into actionable insights.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, higher education administration, or other relevant discipline in higher education or other related settings., Advanced expertise in Title VI compliance and enforcement, including protections related to race, color, and national origin (including shared ancestry and ethnic characteristics), supported by working knowledge of Title VII, Title IX, the ADA, Section 504, and applicable state laws., A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education or civil rights compliance, leading complaint intake, assessment, investigations, and resolution of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation matters, while effectively managing multiple complex cases., Demonstrated ability to support parties through complex and sensitive resolution processes with a commitment to fairness, impartiality, and cultural awareness., Proven ability to manage sensitive matters with sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality, and to build trust while navigating high-intensity conversations with composure., Extensive experience managing case management systems, including documentation, tracking, and compliance reporting., Analytical skills to identify patterns, assess risk, and translate data into actionable insights that guide institutional decision-making and compliance efforts., Extensive experience in educational settings leading the development and delivery of engaging, prevention-focused training programs for students, faculty, and staff, including strategic program design, facilitation of workshops, and evaluation of outcomes to enhance awareness, support compliance efforts, and promote a culture of inclusion, safety, and accountability.
Nice to Have
Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in law, social work, psychology, higher education administration, or a related field relevant to civil rights compliance and student support., Prior experience working with Maxient to coordinate case management., Relevant training or certification in investigations or informal resolution, or the ability to obtain such certification within 60 days of employment.
What You'll Do.
Lead implementation of the College’s Title VI compliance program
including policy development and review
intake and coordination of reports
and management of response and resolution processes.
Partner with campus stakeholders to support training and education initiatives.
Conduct data analysis and prepare reports to monitor trends and support institutional accountability.
Receive and assess reports from complainants
and mandated determine appropriate next steps and maintain compliance with institutional requirements while maintaining neutrality and accurate documentation.
Conduct intake meetings with students
and staff (complainants and respondents) to gather information and provide clear
consistent information on rights
and applicable policies and procedures.
Coordinate supportive measures and oversee prompt
and impartial investigations and resolution (informal and administrative) of alleged discrimination and harassment based on perceived or protected characteristics.
Lead the development and delivery of online and in-person training for students
and staff to ensure awareness of rights
and reporting processes under Title VI.
Design and facilitate programs and initiatives that promote anti-discrimination awareness
and a respectful campus environment
in collaboration with campus partners.
Produce quarterly and annual reports that analyze climate survey data and track patterns to identify emerging concerns
particularly those related to race
including shared ancestry and ethnic characteristics
to inform decision-making as well as proactive and responsive institutional strategies.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with campus stakeholders to support training and education initiatives.; Represent the Office of Institutional Equity on college committees and regularly meet with campus partners to share data-informed insights, strengthen coordination, and support a cohesive, institution-wide approach to addressing campus climate concerns and advancing equitable practices in alignment with Title VI responsibilities.; In collaboration with campus partners, design and facilitate programs and initiatives that promote anti-discrimination awareness, prevention, and a respectful campus environment.
Communication Scope
Provide clear, consistent information on rights, reporting options, available resources, and applicable policies and procedures.; Build trust while navigating high-intensity conversations with composure.
Applying for this Institutional Equity and Title VI Coordinator role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Vassar College?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.