Director for Institutional Equity, Title IX&VI Coordinator

Engineering a world of possibilities

Mines is pleased to announce a leadership opportunity as Director of the Office for Internal Equity, Title IX Coordinator and Title VI Coordinator.

The Office for Institutional Equity strives to create a campus environment where all members of our community can effectively access education and employment through prevention, policy administration, and resources and resolution options. This small and mighty team of five professionals utilizes fair and unbiased processes for addressing ADA/504 matters and reports of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, based on a protected class, and related retaliation for both students and employees. For more on the team and the integral work they do at Mines, visit www.oie.mines.edu.

The Director of the Office for Institutional Equity, Title IX Coordinator and Title VI Coordinator reports to the Executive Director of Compliance, Policy & Risk Management. The Director of the Office for Institutional Equity and Title IX/VI Coordinator works to prevent and address sexual and related misconduct through incident response and resolution, training and education. The Director is responsible for coordinating Mines’ compliance with Title IX, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking for students, faculty, and staff. The Director responds appropriately to issues and grievances related to Title VI. The Director also provides education and training to the university community around the topics of Title IX and Title VI. The Director oversees Clery Compliance and overall compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

This position is eligible for hybrid work with an expectation of at least three days per week on campus in Golden, Colorado, based on business needs and in accordance with Mines Flexible Work Arrangements policy.

Primary Responsibilities 

Leadership and Supervision  

• Lead the development of short and long-term strategic plans to identify gaps and establish priorities around program implementation and maintenance to meet the needs of the Mines community in all relevant areas.  

• Collaborate with relevant members of the Leadership team, including Provost, Vice Presidents, and Human Resources to manage complaints, investigations, and resolutions of complaints efficiently and effectively.   

• Supervise, train, and evaluate direct reports, including the Associate Director and the Assistant Director, in their respective capacities, including facilitating their access to ongoing training and development opportunities.  

• Periodically review and revise relevant Policies and Procedures for all relevant areas.  

• Collaborate with Mines Leadership Team to contribute to larger strategic initiatives.  

• Manage general fund budgets for operations, investigations and compliance with federal regulations, to ensure efficient operation of the department.  

• Develop and maintain relationships with on-campus offices and key off-campus agencies and organizations, including Victim Outreach Incorporated (VOI), The Blue Bench, Colorado Coalition against Sexual Assault (CCASA), and local law enforcement agencies.  

• Serve as the representative for the department on carious campus committees and initiatives, including but not limited to, the Behavior Intervention Team and the Threat Assessment Team.  

• Serve as Data Trustee and Steward for Institutional Equity related data.  

 

Oversee 504/ADA Coordinator  

• Maintains current information regarding state and federal laws and regulations as well as the best practices concerning the rights of persons with disabilities and ways of providing reasonable accommodations. Serves as the primary liaison with relevant state and federal agencies.  

• Evaluate and provide strategic direction regarding the 504/ADA Coordinator’s development of short and long-term strategic plans to identify gaps and establish priorities around 504/ADA campus compliance.  

• Approve changes to business practices, as recommended by the 504/ADA Coordinator, to ensure high-quality services are provided in a timely manner.   

• Oversees development of materials and other informational pieces to broadly disseminate information regarding the ADA and the college’s policies relating to persons with disabilities.  

  

Title IX/VI Coordinator 

• Serve as the main administrator for Title IX and Title VI compliance and other related federal and state laws, including Title IX of the Educational Amendments to the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Colorado SB19-007, the Violence Against Women Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Campus SaVE.  

• Oversee intervention into reports of policy violations including providing supportive resources and the administration of complaint procedures for employees, students and third parties.  

• Establish a formal grievance process for students, employees and third parties.  

• Develop and maintain informal resolution options, including the use of restorative practices.  

• Act as an instrumental leader and collaborator to a safe, fair, respectful, and responsive campus culture.  

• Build and maintain positive rapport with student leaders, student activists, faculty, staff, and administrators with particular attention to the various employee bargaining unit representatives that will be involved in employee related cases.  

• Remain current with national and state legislation and developments as well as relevant case law in the areas of responsibility.  

• Regularly address recommendations on best practices as provided by oversight bodies at the state, system, or campus level, while also applying newly emerging principles to investigations and case management.  

• Supervise and support Deputy Title IX Coordinators, investigators and advisors.  

 

Clery Compliance  

• Provide leadership to determine policy changes and necessary audits, as well as collaboration with campus and community stakeholders to ensure compliance with the various components of Clery.   

• Provide support and guidance to the Assistant Director as the Clery Compliance Coordinator including for the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, to compile crime statistics, to identify and train Campus Security Authorities, and to compile education information, fire safety information, and other data required for Clery Compliance.   

  

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Master’s degree in Student Development, Student Affairs Administration, Public Health, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Gender Studies, or related field or other related degree.  Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis (i.e., a Bachelor’s degree and two years of work experience would meet this requirement). 

• 5+ years of related work experience in Title IX/VI at a Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator level.  

• Thorough knowledge of federal and state civil rights and nondiscrimination laws and regulations applicable to higher education, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Equal Pay Act; the Violence Against Women Act and Clery Act as they relate to sexual misconduct response; the California Fair Employment and Housing Act; and applicable California Education Code provisions. Ability to monitor and apply changes in the regulatory environment. 

• Demonstrated ability to conduct and oversee impartial, trauma-informed investigations: gather and document statements, analyze evidence against the applicable policy standard, reach reasoned determinations, and draft clear, factually accurate, and legally sound investigation reports 

• Demonstrated ability to review and quality-assure the investigative work of others, including investigation plans, notices, and reports, and to provide constructive feedback that improves consistency and timeliness. 

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to work with a wide-range of campus constituents, including students, staff, faculty, parents/guardians, campus partners, local authorities, off campus agencies and others as needed.  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and comfortable dealing with large data sets.  

• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise professional staff in a high-visibility compliance office, including setting priorities, distributing caseloads, managing deadlines, cross-training staff, evaluating performance, and maintaining role separation and impartiality within the team. 

• Proven ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with sensitive and confidential matters.   

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education and/or shared governance setting.  
• Background in providing direct services to survivors of trauma, including sexual assault and interpersonal violence.  

• Advanced knowledge of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Clery Compliance, Colorado statutes related to preventing sexual misconduct in higher education, the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), White House and regulatory agency guidance informing bias, harassment, equity, and sexual violence policy and practice.  

Salary and Benefits 

$115,000 - $140,000 annual salary rate

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees. 

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:  

• Flexible health and dental care options 

• Generous sick/vacation time: 11 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus. 

• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution 

• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents) 

• Free RTD Ecopass 

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits. 

How to Apply (NOTE: Applications without the required documents may not be reviewed)

• Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status) 
• Upload a resume or CV 

• Upload a cover letter 

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now nor in the future. 

This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy based on business needs. 

References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made. 

Application review will begin November 30, 2026. This posting will remain open until filled and may close without notice. For best consideration, apply by November 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. as applications received after that date may not be reviewed.  

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position. 

About Mines & Golden, CO 

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines. 

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society.

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds. 

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size. 

That size – roughly 8,200 undergraduate and graduate students – also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact. 

Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few. 

And don’t get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails – and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play. 

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a community where our individual perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience? 

Look to Mines.

Additional Information and Reasonable Accommodation Requests
It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful completion of a background investigation may be required for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting