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SPECIAL ASSISTANT

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Completed application materials MUST include: - A letter of application addressing educational and professional level work experience and knowledge as it relates to all minimum and preferred qualifications for the position; - A professional resume and; - A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references.

Position Information

Posting Details

Official Job Title SPECIAL ASSISTANT

Working Title: TITLE IX COORDINATOR

Position Number 02192755

Division B02 Finance and Administrative Affairs

Department B028000 LEGAL AFFAIRS

Position Type Limited Appointment

Appointment Type Limited, Non-Teaching

FLSA Status Exempt

Percent 100

Posting Type Staff

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a doctoral research-extensive university in the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System all broadly governed by the State’s Board of Regents. It was founded on the belief that if Milwaukee were to be a great city, it would need a great, urban public university. The themes of educating students, excelling in research, and serving its urban community are echoed in all University activities. The University offers more than 180 degree programs, serving 25,000+ students. The 104-acre main campus is located in a residential neighborhood near the shores of Lake Michigan, just minutes from downtown Milwaukee.

The Division of Finance and Administrative Affairs delivers essential business services that provide a foundation for UWM’s student success, research excellence, community engagement, climate and culture, and visibility and image.

The departments in Finance & Administrative Affairs provide a wide array of services to steward and facilitate the management of the university’s primary resources: human capital, finances, facilities, and information technology. FAA staff perform the accounting functions, plan for building construction and remodeling, provide technology infrastructure and enterprise IT services and resources, maintain healthy and safe research environments, provide security and protective services, clean and maintain the campus buildings and grounds, ensure fiscal integrity of campus financial operations, and provide legal advice and representation.

Consistent with UWM’s guiding values, we strive in all we do to model and promote innovation and collaboration, integrity and responsibility, positive transformation of individuals, transparent and inclusive decisions, a caring community, stewardship of resources, diversity in all its definitions, and pride in our vital role.

For more information about UWM, visit us at http://uwm.edu/about/.

For more info about FAA, visit us at www4.uwm.edu/faa.

Job Summary

The UW-Milwaukee Title IX Coordinator oversees and coordinates UW-Milwaukee’s compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and works closely with the Vice Chancellor for the Division of Finance and Administrative Affairs to ensure compliance with certain aspects of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013.

The Campus Title IX Coordinator serves as the point person regarding Title IX compliance for campus administrators, faculty, staff, students, Colleges, Schools, and Divisions; coordinates and provides oversight of UW-Milwaukee’s system for Title IX compliance; provides oversight for UW-Milwaukee’s non-law enforcement response to reports and complaints of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking; works collaboratively with student affairs, human resources, equity/diversity services, and law enforcement professionals in responding to such reports and complaints; identifies and addresses any patterns or systemic problems revealed by such reports and complaints; serves as lead contact person for compliance audits; serves as lead contact person for inquiries and requests for information regarding Title IX; coordinates with central administrative offices, Colleges, Schools, and Divisions; and provides campus-wide advice and consultation regarding compliance, regulations, best practices, and training and professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Criminal Justice, Law, Law Enforcement, Higher Education Administration, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Public Administration or related area.

• Experience leading compliance-related projects

• A record of successful, relevant professional experience in one of or a combination of the three following areas:

1. Administering and coordinating a comprehensive program addressing Title IX or other higher education-related compliance,

2. Investigating, adjudicating, and/or resolving allegations of sex discrimination and/or employment discrimination, sexual violence, or student misconduct,

3. Designing, facilitating, providing and evaluating age and audience appropriate training on the prevention of sex discrimination, employment discrimination and/or sexual violence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g. Juris Doctorate)

• Experience in more than one of the areas listed above,

• Experience in a higher education, judicial, law enforcement, or regulatory compliance setting

• Knowledge of sex discrimination grievance procedures in a University setting.

• Experience advancing complex Title IX related projects forward to completion.

Application Instructions

Completed application materials MUST include:

- A letter of application addressing educational and professional level work experience and knowledge as it relates to all minimum and preferred qualifications for the position;

- A professional resume and;

- A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references.

Application Deadline

Continuous (Open Until Filled?) Yes

If Continuous, Initial Review Date 10/21/2018

Position Contact Name Paris Reed

Contact Phone 414 229 3413

Contact Email Reedpr@uwm.edu

Application Notes

For the Title IX Coordinator, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices

AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Office of Student Life, Mellencamp Hall 118 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

References

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

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Company info

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Paris Reed
2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
United States 53211
Phone : 414 229 3413
Website : http://uwm.edu/