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Executive Director, Office of Civil Rights and
Title IX Compliance
Prepared by
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Western Washington University
Executive Director, Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance
Seeking A Transforma0onal, Collabora0ve,
Inclusive, and Experienced Leader
Western Washington University is seeking an
Execu>ve Director of the Office of Civil Rights and
Title IX Compliance. This senior level leadership role
supports the vision of the Office and the University to
advance a safe and inclusive campus climate, respect
equal opportunity in the selec>on and advancement
of all qualified applicants and employees, and uphold
applicable civil rights laws. The University seeks an
Execu>ve Director to provide leadership and
guidance to the Western community as it fulfills this
vision and the University’s broader commitments to
access, equity, inclusion, and jus>ce. Repor>ng to the
President, the Execu>ve Director must be an excellent communicator, collaborator, leader, manager,
and strategic thinker, and must possess the educa>on and experience to understand the legal and
human aspects of the areas within the jurisdic>on of the Office.
The Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance is responsible for overseeing compliance with civil
rights and affirma>ve ac>on laws, regula>ons and policies related to race, color, creed, religion,
na>onal origin, ci>zenship, sex, gender iden>ty and expression, age, marital status, sexual
orienta>on, disability, and status as a disabled or other protected veteran. The Office is the
ins>tu>onal point of contact for federal and state agencies for equal opportunity and affirma>ve
ac>on compliance inquiries and compliance confirma>on and is responsible for responding to
external agency complaints and inves>ga>ons.
The University is seeking an experienced leader who will ac>vely engage their team in enhancing
the priori>es of the Office, and ul>mately the University. The Execu>ve Director must be prepared
to aNend to the internal opera>ons of the Office and possess the skills to manage change, evaluate
processes and the technology to facilitate them, and foster a team approach to the work of the staff.
Together, they will strive to serve all current and prospec>ve members of the community by
fostering and suppor>ng a climate of respect and care through fair and equitable prac>ces. The
successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong transforma>onal leadership, a commitment
to effec>ve collabora>on, the ability to build trust across campus, and the experience and skills to
inspire, mo>vate, and communicate with Office staff and other campus partners, including students,
faculty, and staff. The Execu>ve Director must understand, value, and support groups of diverse
backgrounds, iden>>es, and experiences to ensure that the services are inclusive and meet the
needs of all community members.
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PosiBon Overview
The Execu>ve Director serves in a full->me, 12-month capacity and reports directly to the President,
with a doNed repor>ng line to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Execu>ve
Director is responsible for coordina>ng and implemen>ng the responsibili>es of the Office of Civil
Rights and Title IX Compliance. The Execu>ve Director works closely with the President, Provost and
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services, Director of
Internal Audit, and other administra>ve leaders to provide an equitable, diverse, and inclusive
learning, living and work environment for all members of the Western community. The Execu>ve
Director leads and proac>vely influences university-wide Title IX planning, monitoring, repor>ng and
grievance procedures, and educa>on and preven>on efforts. The Execu>ve Director communicates
with local law enforcement and government agencies to ensure that cases and reports are handled in
an appropriate and >mely manner, and coordinates with local vic>m advocacy organiza>ons and
service providers.
ResponsibiliBes of the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance:
• Administer and oversee the University’s Equal Opportunity policies and procedures in all
aspects of employment and educa>on, ensuring compliance across the University with
federal and state civil rights and affirma>ve ac>on laws and regula>ons, including Titles VI
and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educa>on Amendments of 1972, the
Americans with Disabili>es Act (ADA), and the Washington Law Against Discrimina>on.
• Develop, revise, and implement ini>a>ves while
overseeing standards and prac>ces to improve
Western’s recruitment and reten>on of a diverse
faculty, staff, and administra>on.
• Collaborate with other ins>tu>ons, agencies, and
subject maNer experts to ensure Western’s
knowledge, fluency, and culture surrounding civil
rights, affirma>ve ac>on, and Title IX are reflec>ve
of best prac>ces.
• Direct and manage the University’s programs, services, and resources related to protec>on
of civil rights, Title IX compliance and compliance with affirma>ve ac>on regula>ons.
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Responsibili0es (Con0nued)
• Administer technical guidance and grievance procedures to ensure Western’s compliance
with civil rights and affirma>ve ac>on laws.
• Administer Title IX guidance and grievance procedures to the university community in a
trauma-informed way and coordinate provision of resources and support for individuals
who experience sexual harassment, sexual assault, rela>onship violence, and sex
discrimina>on.
• Provide technical guidance to the university about obliga>ons under the Americans with
Disabili>es Act (ADA) and grievance procedures for individuals who experience
discrimina>on on the basis of disability.
• Serve as ins>tu>onal subject maNer expert for civil rights and Title IX complaints, including
interpreta>on of laws and agency guidance. Provide oversight and direc>on for
inves>ga>ons into alleged discrimina>on and harassment, and allega>ons of sexual
misconduct. Collaborate with University Administra>on regarding correc>ve ac>ons as
appropriate or necessary.
• Deliver civil rights compliance educa>on and training programs for the Western community.
• Ensure that the University meets federal, state, and (internal) university data collec>on and
repor>ng requirements related to EEO, affirma>ve ac>on, ADA, and Title IX.
• Develop and implement ongoing campus-wide climate surveys and, in collabora>on with
campus colleagues, advance recommenda>ons to address barriers to inclusive
achievement iden>fied in such surveys.
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Required QualificaBons
• Advanced degree in a relevant field addressing
the legal, educa>on, administra>ve, or
management responsibili>es.
• Minimum of ten (10) years progressive
experience in du>es and responsibili>es
specified, including supervisory experience.
• Advanced knowledge and experience
interpre>ng and applying civil rights, equal
employment opportunity, affirma>ve ac>on,
and Title IX laws and regula>ons.
• Knowledge of higher educa>on policies and
prac>ces and experience in promo>ng
principles and prac>ces of diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
• Understanding of, sensi>vity to, and respect for
the diverse academic, socio-economic, racial,
ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disabili>es, gender iden>>es, and sexual
orienta>ons of students, faculty, and staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communica>on skills, including demonstrated ability to build
trus>ng working rela>onships with people from a wide range of cons>tuencies in a diverse
university community to ensure successful outcomes.
• Strong presenta>on, training, and facilita>on skills with the ability to engage students,
faculty, staff, and administrators with varying degrees of experience in examining and
addressing issues of civil rights, equity, and jus>ce.
• Excellent project and >me management skills, to ensure that mul>ple inves>ga>ons and
other work du>es are completed in a >mely manner.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and capacity to work in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated experience in effec>vely supervising, developing, and mentoring assigned
staff.
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Preferred Qualifica0ons:
• A PhD or other terminal degree in a relevant field or a JD.
• Administra>ve experience in higher educa>on.
• Demonstrated knowledge of/experience in Title IX regula>ons as they apply to NCAA rules,
policies, and prac>ces regarding gender equity in intercollegiate athle>cs.
• Fluency in a second language.
ApplicaBon Process
Keeling & Associates is pleased to support Western Washington University in this search process.
Applica>ons should include a resume and a cover leNer addressing your interest in and
qualifica>ons for the posi>on. Applica>on materials must be sent, preferably as PDFs, to
recrui>ng@KeelingAssociates.com with the subject heading “WWU Execu>ve Director OCR/Title IX.”
Candidates are encouraged to submit materials by June 25, 2020, and all materials received by that
date will receive full considera>on. The search will con>nue un>l an appointment is made.
Confiden>al inquiries and nomina>ons should be addressed to the K&A senior consultant leading
this search, Dr. Jan Walbert, at jwalbert@KeelingAssociates.com.
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About the University
As the third largest university in the State of
Washington, Western Washington University
enrolls approximately 16,000 students, 95
percent of whom are undergraduates, in more
than 160 academic programs at the Bellingham
campus and eight satellite loca>ons around the
Puget Sound area.
The University's 2018-2025 Strategic
Plan ar>culates four basic values of the Western
community:
• Commitment to student success, cri>cal thought, crea>vity, and sustainability
• Commitment to equity and jus>ce, and respect for the rights and dignity of others
• Pursuit of excellence, in an environment characterized by principles of shared governance,
academic freedom and effec>ve engagement
• Integrity, responsibility and accountability in all our work
The University’s primary goals to advance the Strategic Plan include:
• Western will foster a caring and suppor>ve environment where all members are respected
and treated fairly, and
• Western will pursue jus>ce and equity in its policies, prac>ces, and impacts.
Established in 1893, Western is one of the top public, master's degree-gran>ng universi>es in the
na>on. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's gran>ng university in the Pacific Northwest
and No. 2 in the West, according to U.S. News & World Report college rankings.
Western provides an ac>ve student-centered learning environment with a liberal arts and sciences
founda>on and a full array of co-curricular, internship, research, crea>ve, and service learning
opportuni>es. There is a widely shared vision that Western will be a higher educa>on leader in a
culturally responsive 21st-century learning environment, applying its cri>cal strengths to societal
issues as well as crea>ng a welcoming community for a diversity of people, ideas, and programs. To
that end, Western has embraced a style that is collegial, transparent, and >mely in its engagement
and communica>on with on- and off-campus stakeholders.
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About the University (Con0nued) The main campus of Western Washington University is located on 212 picturesque acres in Bellingham, Washington, a city of 88,500 people. Bellingham is located in the far northwest corner of the U.S. with access to major metropolitan areas, with SeaNle, Washington 90 miles to its south, and Vancouver, Bri>sh Columbia 50 miles to its north. Nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and overlooking Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands, Bellingham is na>onally recognized for its high quality of life, outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship. To learn more about Bellingham, visit either hNps://www.bellingham.org or hNps://www.downtownbellingham.com/ home. Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirma?ve ac?on employer commiAed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minori?es, people with disabili?es and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, na?onal origin, sex (including pregnancy and paren?ng status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orienta?on, gender iden?ty or expression, marital status or gene?c informa?on in its programs or ac?vi?es, including employment, admissions, and educa?onal programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibi?ng Discrimina?on and Retalia?on. Inquiries may be directed to the Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity and Employment Diversity, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Office, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); eoo@wwu.edu WWU is commiAed to providing reasonable accommoda?ons to qualified individuals with disabili?es upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommoda?on, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3774 or 711 (Washington Relay). All new employees must comply with the immuniza?on policy and show employment eligibility verifica?on as required by the U.S. Ci?zen and Immigra?on Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Western Washington University Execu>ve Director, Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance 8
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