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Posted: 20-Feb-24
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
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Job Description Summary
The Director of Equal Opportunity Services (EOS), Deputy Title IX Coordinator is a full-time administrative position reporting to the Director, Laboratory Schools and to the University’s Associate Provost and Director, Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, and partnering closely with Laboratory School Academic and Operational Administration. The Director of EOS will have primary responsibility for managing the day-to-day functions associated with Laboratory Schools’ compliance obligations around discrimination, harassment, bullying, sexual misconduct, and Title IX and related federal, state, and local law The role’s primary responsibilities center around prevention and education, supporting community members who report experiencing bullying, discrimination, or harassment, and investigating and resolving complaints under the Laboratory Schools’ Policy on Bullying, Discrimination, and Harassment, the Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment, and the University Harassment Policy.
This includes overseeing prevention efforts, implementing complaint procedures, and investigating and documenting reports of violations of Laboratory Schools’ Policy on Bullying, Discrimination, and Harassment and the outcomes of investigations. This position is responsible for on-going education and training and prevention efforts for staff, faculty, students, and parents in the Lab Schools’ community regarding discrimination, harassment, Title IX and other associated federal, state, and local laws. The Director of EOS will be charged with ensuring that all Lab school students are given an equal opportunity to participate without discrimination based on sex, and to receive developmentally appropriate education and training.
Responsibilities
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The Director of EOS collaborates with other School leadership in the oversight, advancement, and growth of the program. The Coordinator will give direction and leadership supporting the philosophy, mission, strategy, annual goals and objectives by working closely with senior leadership, internal and external colleagues, and the Lab School community to further develop and implement strategic plans. The Director of EOS will initiate, design, and manage the program communications to promote collaborative support of the program, including website design and maintenance. He/she will recommend structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals, and objectives, and the educational interests and developmental stages of the student community.
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The Director of EOS will respond to students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and others who report possible discrimination or harassment. The Director of EOS will be responsible for the initial intake of Laboratory School student reports of sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. The Director of EOS will also be responsible for conducting a safety analysis upon receiving new reports, collaborating with Lab and University partners to implement interim measures and/or accommodations when needed, providing all parties with information regarding support services (including the University’s confidential resources and support services in the community), providing Lab students and parents with information regarding investigation and disciplinary processes, and providing Lab students, parents, and administration with information regarding the pursuit of criminal remedies. The Coordinator will ensure cases are resolved within 60 days, absent extraordinary circumstances.
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The Director of EOS will maintain a case management database to organize, manage, and track student complaints of sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking and investigate, identify, implement, and oversee the maintenance of these tracking systems. The Director of EOS will also prepare annual reports regarding sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking to support the initiatives of the programs and develop the metrics to identify and measure the success of the program. The Director of EOS is responsible for preparing and sharing quarterly reports with University stakeholders.
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The Director of EOS will develop and assess student, staff , faculty, and parents training on sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking – including prevention programming and trauma-informed response training for those involved with receiving student complaints. The Director of EOS assumes accountability for disseminating and publishing program information to create awareness and support of the program. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will also develop methods for surveying Lab’s climate, including continuing to administer regular climate surveys and conducting focus groups. Serve as a resource for administrators, staff, and faculty regarding compliance around Title IX and related local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Serve as a resource to the student community - devising developmentally appropriate programming and outreach to help educate the students on these issues.
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The Director of EOS will collect and analyze data on athletic programs to ensure the school is providing equal opportunities for male and female students to participate in athletics partnering with the athletics director and senior administration to make program improvement recommendations based on that data.
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The Director of EOS will develop a partnership and consult regularly with the Laboratory Schools Senior Administration; the Deans of Students for all four divisions of the Schools; University Associate Provost and Director, Office for Equal Opportunity Programs; the University Office of Legal Counsel; University Resources for Sexual Violence Prevention; student groups; and other Lab and University partners to continuously identify and integrate best practices in the bullying, discrimination, and harassment investigation, training, and case management process. Additionally, the Director of EOS will identify, solicit, and cultivate community partnerships and collaborations to assist in the development and growth of the program.
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Leads and provides expertise in the implementation of compliance activities designated by the University's strategic plans. Monitors University compliance with regulations and laws.
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Provides confidential counseling and expertise to those who feel they have experienced unlawful treatment based on University programs and activities.
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Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
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Minimum of seven years of relevant experience.
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Knowledge of relevant laws in a higher education and K12 setting (e.g., Title IX, VAWA/Campus SaVE, FERPA, Clery).
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Experience developing and/or delivering training regarding sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.
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Experience working and communicating with children and adolescents and parents.
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Administrative experience in a K-12 educational environment.
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Teaching/counseling experience.
Preferred Competencies
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Ability to work on multiple projects and cases simultaneously in an intense and fast-paced environment.
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Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
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Ability to coordinate and work with others.
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Ability to effectively communicate and work consultatively with faculty and administrators at all levels within the Lab Schools and the University.
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Ability to interact with students at multiple ages.
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Ability to working and communicate effectively with children and adolescents.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
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Ability to resolve complex problems.
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Ability to use independent judgment.
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Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion issues and dynamics at the Laboratory Schools and in developing healthy, supportive relationships.
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Analytical skills.
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Decision-making skills.
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Attention to detail.
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Flexibility.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Ability to manage stressful situations.
Application Documents
About University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools provide one of the world's most outstanding pre-collegiate educational experiences. Because Lab is part of the University of Chicago, the importance of intellectual life—of thought and exploration—infuses all aspects of our curriculum, and students in every grade benefit from outstanding UChicago academicians and access to unmatched resources. John Dewey—one of the great minds in education—established the Schools in 1896 as a place to explore and implement his theories on childhood education. Today’s students still benefit from his vision, and today’s Lab faculty are recognized as experienced leaders in their field.
Families who choose Lab care deeply about curiosity, inquiry, and creativity. Approximately 60 percent of Lab families are affiliated with the University, half live in Hyde Park, and the rest come from across Chicago, the suburbs, and northern Indiana. Lab’s student body reflects the diversity that is deeply valued by the Schools and its community; approximately half of our 2,000 students are people of color and families report speaking nearly 40 different languages in their homes.
The Laboratory Schools seek the fine
...st employees—people who wish to inspire a love of learning in our students and join a vibrant learning community. We employ people with a wide range of skills and training, in many different disciplines. At Lab, we value learning experientially, exhibiting kindness, and honoring diversity. We seek employees who share a similar commitment to these values. Lab people are engaged and excited by our mission of igniting and nurturing an enduring spirit of scholarship, curiosity, creativity, and confidence in the youngest members of the University of Chicago’s academic community.
The Laboratory Schools is a great place to work and our connection to the University provides our faculty and staff with opportunities that would be nearly impossible to match in any other environment.
Interested candidates should apply via our website at: http://www.ucls.uchicago.edu/about-lab/employment
AA/EOE Statement:
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-1841 or by email talentacquisition@uchicago.edu with their request.
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