Associate Director of Equal Opportunity & Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Assoc. Director 3) in Mahwah, New Jersey at Ramapo College of New Jersey

About Ramapo College of New Jersey

Ramapo College of New Jersey is the state’s premier public liberal arts college, where students build the confidence, skills, and perspective to thrive in a changing world. Located on a breathtaking 300-acre campus in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains and just a short trip from New York City, Ramapo blends the best of both worlds: natural beauty, state-of-the-art facilities, and access to one of the world’s most dynamic job markets.

With approximately 6,000 students, Ramapo offers a personalized, student-centered experience defined by a 16:1 student–faculty ratio, small classes, and faculty who mentor, challenge, and inspire. Students can explore over 40 undergraduate majors and a growing portfolio of graduate programs in fields such as Business Administration, Data Science, Nursing, Educational Leadership, Social Work, Special Education, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice. Across every discipline, Ramapo emphasizes hands-on learning through internships, co-ops, study abroad, faculty research, service projects, and real-world experiences that prepare students for meaningful careers.

Our campus is home to cutting-edge academic spaces, including the Anisfield School of Business, the Adler Center for Nursing Excellence, the Sharp Sustainability Education Center, the Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts, the Les Paul Music Studio, and the Peter P. Mercer Learning Commons. Ramapo’s award-winning residence halls are consistently ranked among the best in New Jersey.

Nationally recognized for excellence and value, Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public colleges by College Choice, named a Best Regional University North by U.S. News & World Report, and celebrated by Kiplinger’s, Money Magazine, Colleges of Distinction, and Victory Media’s Military Friendly rankings.

At Ramapo, students don’t just earn degrees; they discover their strengths, explore new possibilities, and build the foundation for bold futures.

Working at Ramapo

Ramapo College of New Jersey has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For,” where our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We foster an equitable and fair workplace where ideas are welcomed, contributions are valued, and individuals are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. Employees benefit from meaningful work, opportunities for development, and the chance to make a lasting impact on students’ lives every day.

At Ramapo College, we believe excellence is achieved through teamwork, respect, accountability, innovation, and a shared commitment to learning. Our all-hands-on deck culture requires leadership at all levels to ensure we achieve our mission, implement our goals, and invest in our future one student at a time. We are proud to offer a supportive environment that values well-being and continuous improvement. We believe in being bold, being kind, and being good teammates, making Ramapo not just a place to work, but a great place to belong.

Ramapo College offers outstanding benefits through the New Jersey State Benefits system, generous PTO, professional development opportunities, wellness programs, tuition discounts for employees and their dependents, and much more.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

SALARY RANGE - Manager - D27 - $100,000-$120,000

The Associate Director of Equal Opportunity and Deputy Title IX Coordinator serves as the College's Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer and lead investigator. Reporting to the Director of Title IX and Institutional Compliance, the Associate Director will play a significant role in supporting compliance with federal, state, and College affirmative action and equal employment opportunity laws, policies, regulations and related statutes including: the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace and related provisions of the New Jersey Administrative Code, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, and Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 (“Title IX”). The Associate Director works closely with senior administrators, advises on complex employee and student matters, and plays a central role in promoting fair, equitable, and legally compliant processes across the College.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as AA/EEO Officer:

• Monitors compliance with AA/EEO laws, policies, regulations, and programs, and works with various campus constituencies to facilitate an understanding of how to apply these policies and programs to daily actions, behaviors, and decisions. 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 to the President or the President’s designee in accordance with the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace.Partner with the Department of People Operations and Employee Resources (POER) to monitor the College’s recruitment, selection, and employment policies, including review of search committee composition and applicant pool analysis.
• Serve as the Affirmative Action Representative on college-wide faculty committees related to the Tenure, Promotion, Career Development, Faculty Scholarship Fund, Sabbaticals processes, and Professional Staff Promotion.
• Oversees college-wide distribution of the New Jersey Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace on an annual basis in compliance with New Jersey state regulations and statutory mandates.
  
• Serves as the College's AA/EEO liaison to state and federal agencies. Attends statewide bimonthly AA/EEO Officers’ Meetings. Responsible for federal and state reporting requirements and related statistical analysis.
• Oversees implementation and monitoring of the College’s Workforce Development Plan in partnership with the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. Reviews workforce analyses and statistical reports regarding recruitment, hiring, and other employment actions to monitor AA/EEO compliance.

Serves as the Deputy Title IX Coordinator, including:

• Serves as a Title IX Investigator on an as-needed basis.
• Preside over the Title IX hearing process on an as-needed basis as the Hearing Chair, including review of investigative reports, analyzing witness statements, and making recommendations on dispositions, including recommending sanctions as appropriate.
• Effectively manages the duties of the Title IX Coordinator in their absence.

Case Management:

• Ensures case management data and documentation of outreach, interim and support measures, and all reports are up-to-date and maintained accurately.

• Collaborating with on- and off-campus resources, support services, and law enforcement in resolving complaints;
• Safeguards the confidentiality of information and exercises discretion with confidential information.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assists with policy review and development as needed to enhance the College’s compliance framework.
• 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, and experiences.
• 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 higher education, law, human resources, public administration, or a closely related field; or a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited institution.

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated ability to conduct impartial, well-organized, and trauma-informed investigations independently and with sound judgment. Experience in discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct matters in a higher education environment is preferred.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

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.

Organizational Security Responsibilities: This position requires adherence to the organization's information security policies and procedures. All employees share responsibility for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization’s mission essential IT assets, regardless of role. Individuals in this role are expected to apply appropriate safeguards, participate in required security awareness training, and promptly report potential security incidents in accordance with institutional policies.

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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