Institutional Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator

About Salem Academy and College

Salem Academy and College is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girls and women in the country. Since 1772, the institution has engaged in transformational change to innovate women’s education. Founded with the mission of making education accessible to all, Salem has a rich 254-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating students who are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally and globally through liberal arts education. Our graduates are committed to making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place. Salem Academy is a boarding and day college preparatory school with a focus on interdisciplinary learning using STEAM, wellness and leadership. Salem College is the nation’s only liberal arts college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of health leaders.

 

Position Summary

The Institutional Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator leads and coordinates Salem Academy and College’s institutional compliance program, supporting adherence to applicable federal and state laws, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies and procedures. Serving as the institution’s designated Title IX Coordinator, this position oversees Title IX compliance, reporting, supportive measures, investigations, and grievance procedures. The position also conducts prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation involving students, faculty, and staff, including matters related to Title VI, Title VII, and ADA/504. Additionally, the position collaborates with institutional departments to support regulatory compliance, institutional reporting, data accuracy, and policy review while maintaining departmental accountability. The position also develops and delivers training and engagement initiatives to foster a safe, equitable, and inclusive campus environment.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Institutional Compliance and Regulatory Oversight

• Provides leadership, strategy, and implementation of the institution’s compliance program.
• Coordinate institutional compliance with Title VI and Title VII, including investigating complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation involving students, faculty, and staff, and collaborating with Human Resources and other campus partners on prevention and corrective action.
• Serve as the institution's Section 504/ADA Coordinator, overseeing compliance and investigating disability discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and accommodation related complaints involving students, faculty, and staff.
• Remain current on evolving federal and state regulations, case law, and best practices related to civil rights and Title IX compliance.
• Collaborate with Athletics leadership to monitor NCAA, conference, Title IX, and institutional compliance requirements, reporting, and potential gaps while Athletics retains responsibility for implementation and submissions.

Title IX Coordination and Investigations

• Serve as the institution's designated Title IX Coordinator, overseeing reporting, intake, supportive measures, grievance procedures, and compliance with applicable Title IX requirements.
• Coordinate the assessment, investigation, resolution, and documentation of complaints, including informal resolution processes when permitted and appropriate.
• Conduct comprehensive, trauma-informed, and impartial investigations into reports of sexual misconduct, domestic/dating violence, stalking, and discrimination and harassment based on protected classes.
• Develop investigative plans, identify and interview parties and witnesses, and gather and preserve relevant evidence.
• Draft detailed, objective investigative reports that clearly summarize the evidence, timelines, and statements for review by decision-makers.
• Maintain accurate, meticulous, and confidential case files.

Education, Training, and Campus Engagement

• Develops and delivers training, educational programs, guidance materials, resource guides, and communications related to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, equal opportunity, diversity, and compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and related policies and procedures.
• Facilitate specialized training sessions for specific populations, including faculty, student leaders, residential life staff, athletics, incoming students and newly hired employees.
• Serve as a visible resource for the campus community, answering general questions about the institution’s policy, reporting options, and available supportive measures.
• Collaborate with Campus Culture and Care and Human Resources on prevention education, campus climate initiatives, and programs promoting a respectful and inclusive institutional environment.
• Actively engage with students to build trust, raise awareness of civil rights and Title IX protections, and reduce barriers to reporting.

Institutional Reporting, Data, and Policy Coordination

• Maintain institutional compliance records, track case trends, and prepare reports for institutional leadership and regulatory agencies as required.
• Collaborate with Institutional Research and other departments to coordinate institutional reporting, support data accuracy and regulatory compliance, and monitor reporting requirements while maintaining departmental accountability.
• Coordinate the maintenance and periodic review of institutional policies with responsible departments to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and institutional practices.
• Continually review, update, and draft institutional policies and grievance procedures to ensure alignment with evolving federal regulations, state laws, and best practices in trauma-informed care.

Institutional Collaboration and Other Responsibilities

• Build strong collaborative relationships with offices such as student affairs, accessibility, public safety, human resources, athletics, and other stakeholders.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the compliance needs, goals, and mission of Salem Academy and College.

 

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Higher Education Administration, Human Resources, Criminal Justice, Psychology
• Five years of relevant experience, such as overseeing Title IX,  conducting civil rights or human resources investigations.
• Experience in higher education and a record of success in Title IX or EEO.
• Exceptional analytical, writing, and interviewing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into a cohesive report.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to remain neutral, empathetic, and professional when handling highly sensitive and emotional situations.
• Proficient in Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and Gmail).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Higher Education Administration, Human Resources, Criminal Justice, Psychology
• Five years of relevant experience, such as overseeing Title IX, conducting civil rights or human resources investigations.
• Experience in higher education and a record of success in Title IX or EEO.
• Exceptional analytical, writing, and interviewing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into a cohesive report.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to remain neutral, empathetic, and professional when handling highly sensitive and emotional situations. 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree from an accredited program (J.D., Master’s, or Doctorate) in a related field.

 

Physical Functions

While performing the responsibilities of the Institutional Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator, the employee is required to sit for varying lengths of time; bend, reach, lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds; occasionally stand, walk, and kneel and regularly ascend/descend stairs; use hands and fingers to handle or feel and manipulate keys on a keyboard; perform extended periods of work at a computer workstation, view a computer monitor; perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and receive detailed information through oral communication; express and exchange ideas by means of spoken word; and work in an office setting.

 

Salem College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For questions, please contact JaNae Joyner, Chief Operating Officer at janae.joyner@salem.edu