Assistant Director of Institutional Compliance & Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Asst. Director 3) at Ramapo College of New Jersey – Mahwah, New Jersey
About This Position
Salary: See Position Description
Job Location:
Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ
Job Number: 202300366
Department: EDIC
FLSA: Exempt
Job Type: Full-Time
Core: Executive Core
Opening Date: 01/16/2026
closing: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: MN
Description
Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College’s unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ’s designation as “New Jersey’s Public Liberal Arts College” by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College’s commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.
Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 42 bachelor’s degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College’s exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State’s top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a “Military Friendly College” in Victory Media’s Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger’s, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time, managerial position, and the days of work and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Note: This position is in the “NL” category of employment (non-fixed work week), and individuals in this role have no claim or entitlement to time off or cash compensation for hours worked beyond their normal schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. It is the policy of the College to grant hour-for-hour compensatory time off, with advance approval, only when employees are required to work on a holiday. Time earned must be used within one fiscal year from the time it is earned.SALARY RANGE - Manager - D24 - $80,000 - $96,100
JOB SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the Director of Title IX and Institutional Compliance, the Assistant
Director of Institutional Compliance and Deputy Title IX Coordinator will play a significant role
in monitoring and coordinating compliance with federal and state affirmative action and equal
employment opportunity laws, policies, regulations, and related statutes and guidelines, and
compliance with Title IX. This position investigates workplace discrimination, sexual
harassment and Title IX claims.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Investigation and Consultation:
- Serves as Deputy Title IX Coordinator, which includes reviewing investigation summaries, analyzing witness statements and making recommendations on dispositions, including recommending sanctions as appropriate. Preside over the Title IX hearing process on an as-needed basis as the Hearing Chair on Title IX matters involving College students and/or employees. Effectively manages the duties of the Title IX Coordinator in their absence.
- Serves as the Lead Title IX Investigator, responsible for conducting investigations and resolving complaints of student and employee Title IX and sexual misconduct complaints.
- Responsible for the investigation and resolution of student and employee Title VII and state discrimination, harassment, and hostile work environment complaints. Prepares detailed reports of investigations in a timely manner and makes recommendations on dispositions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assists the Director of Title IX and Institutional Compliance by monitoring compliance with the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 (“Title IX”), and The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1990 (“Clery Act”), as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”).
- Provides guidance and counsel to the College’s Title IX Investigators.
- Assists the Director of Title IX and Institutional Compliance with policy review and development as needed to enhance the College’s compliance framework.
Assists the Director of Title IX and Institutional Compliance with case management as follows:
- Ensures case management data and documentation of outreach, interim, and support measures, and all reports are up-to-date and maintained accurately.
- Provides monthly updates regarding case resolution, trends, and case management status.
- Identifies issues of concern and ensures that students, faculty and staff have access toappropriate supportive campus and/or community resources and coordinates the follow-up and monitoring of supportive resources.
- Collaborating with on- and off-campus resources, support services, and law enforcement
- in resolving complaints;
- Responsible for federal and state reporting requirements and related statistical analysis.
- Safeguards the confidentiality of information and exercises discretion with confidential information.
Community Outreach and Education
- Assists the Director of Title IX and Institutional Compliance with educating College committees, student groups, and individuals as to EEO policies and sexual misconduct by conducting workshops, seminars, or meetings, and assists with developing and coordinating the distribution of educational materials via awareness campaigns, tabling events, and other campus outreach.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication and cooperative working relationships with college administrators, faculty, and staff, and builds rapport with students from a wide array of identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to perform effectively in a diverse campus community.
- Contributes to the overall success of the Office by performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Title IX and Institutional Compliance.
- Supports the mission of the College and the Strategic Plan.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
- Master’s degree in a field related to the position.
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of professional experience, one year in an administrative capacity, or two years in an education, higher education, or other field that is directly related to the functions of the position (experience may include Graduate Assistant work). A Ph.D. or an Ed.D. degree may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience conducting investigations in alleged discrimination and/or sexual assault is required.
- Experience in and awareness of the sensitivity required when interacting with and addressing the needs of a diverse community on sensitive topics.
- Working knowledge of issues related to Title IX and non-discrimination statutes and regulations is required.
- Knowledge of best practices as they relate to institutions of higher education compliance with Title IX and VAWA is preferred.
- Ability to manage an ongoing and complex caseload.
- Superior critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate resolution of difficult situations, including the ability to handle issues of complexity and extreme sensitivity;
- Exceptional ability to write, communicate, and operate under pressure and tight deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community is required.
- Ability to work independently, yet function within a team.
EEO Statement:
Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.
Ramapo offers a comprehensive benefits package through the State of New Jersey to full-time employees including health care, dental, prescription drug plans, retirement, pension, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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BENEFITS:
Ramapo offers a comprehensive benefits package through the State of New Jersey to full-time employees including health care, dental, prescription drug plans, retirement, pension, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Employer:
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Address: 505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, New Jersey, 07430
Phone: 2016847782
Website: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ramapo?