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Assistant Director of Title IX Support & Student Accessibility Services
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Position Number: 5622657
Location: Bothell, WA
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

About Us

Cascadia College is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in being part of a small yet dynamic community, with a faculty and staff that are dedicated to meeting the needs of our intersectional, diverse students. Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting an equitable and inclusive faculty, staff, and student population centered on dismantling systemic oppression and historic marginalization. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Application Instructions

Vacancy Announcement
Assistant Director of Title IX Support & Student Accessibility Services

Priority Consideration Deadline: Open Until Filled

ATTENTION CANDIDATES!

In order to submit a complete application and receive full consideration by the Search Committee, please include the following attachments with your online application:

Equity Statement (expected length 800-1,000 words) to include each of the following elements:
1. A description of a time when you recognized an equity issue. What was the issue? What did you do to make a difference? What did you learn about equity through this experience?
2. A detailed description of how you are seeking to learn more about equity related issues including but not limited to race, gender, LGBTQ+, disability (ableism), age (ageism), socioeconomic class, and body diversity.
3. An explanation of how you will contribute to equity at Cascadia (i.e. closing the achievement gap and raising the retention rates amongst historically marginalized students), as well as actively work against the institutionalized norms of oppression against historically marginalized people.
Cover Letter (not to exceed 1,000 words) that specifically addresses how your qualifications and experiences meet or exceed the minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and the characteristics of the position.
Resume

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Title IX Support & Student Accessibility Services, under the general supervision of the Director of Accessibility & Student Support Services, plays a key role in ensuring that Cascadia College adheres to federal and state regulations, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable laws. This position involves managing critical student support services, promoting an inclusive campus culture, and ensuring compliance with Title IX regulations.

In this role, you will work directly with students who have experienced sex and gender-based discrimination, providing supportive measures and guiding them through the Title IX process. You will also lead campus-wide outreach and prevention initiatives to raise awareness about sex and gender-based violence and discrimination. Additionally, you will support students registered with Student Accessibility Services by delivering individualized Assistive Technology training and collaborating on data analysis to improve program effectiveness.

This role demands a compassionate and organized leader who is committed to fostering an environment that is free from discrimination and accessible to all students, in alignment with Cascadia College's mission of inclusion and equity.

As an Assistant Director of Title IX Support & Student Accessibility Services it is expected that the following qualities will be demonstrated daily: a high degree of understanding and empathy for all students, faculty, staff and visitors, as well as the ability to encourage the inclusion of all voices in decision-making, promoting equity in all areas, and actively working against institutionalized norms of oppression against historically marginalized people.

Employee Type: Full Time Exempt, Permanent

Initial Salary: $80,255.20 annually (Includes 5% King County Premium Pay)

Supervising Position: Director of Accessibility & Support Services
Essential Duties

Duties and Responsibilities

Student Title IX Leadership:

Serve as the first point of contact for students reporting incidents of sex and gender-based violence or discrimination, providing a safe, supportive space and clear guidance on their rights and the Title IX process.
Collaborate with campus partners to design and implement nondiscrimination policies and procedures in response to student discrimination complaints.
Develop and deliver campus-wide outreach initiatives aimed at preventing sex and gender-based violence and discrimination, with measurable learning outcomes. Continuously assess and improve these initiatives.
Work closely with the Title IX Coordinator to ensure students are fully supported throughout the Title IX process, and that supportive measures are provided as needed.
Partner with the Violence Prevention and Advocacy (VPA) program, shared with the University of Washington Bothell, to implement best practices around sex and gender-based violence and discrimination prevention.
Stay up to date on Title IX regulations, legal guidance, and best practices, ensuring Cascadia remains compliant with all federal and state laws.
Develop and deliver training workshops for faculty, staff, and administrators on Title IX compliance, sex, and gender-based violence prevention.
Analyze and report on Title IX data and prevention outcomes to guide campus-wide efforts and foster a culture of safety and inclusion.

Student Accessibility Services Support:

Provide one-on-one Assistive Technology training for students registered with Student Accessibility Services, utilizing tools such as Glean, Natural Reader, NVDA, and others. Offer training in multiple formats to meet diverse student needs.
Stay informed on advancements in Assistive Technology and software updates to ensure the college is providing the best tools and resources for students with disabilities.
Collaborate with the Director of Accessibility & Student Support Services to analyze data on program services, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous program development.

Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in public health, gender studies, special education, sociology, psychology, or a related field.
Experience working with organizations focused on addressing sex and gender-based discrimination or violence prevention.
Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion, particularly when working with individuals who have experienced trauma.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the ability to foster a multicultural workplace and educational environment.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities in a professional setting.
Proficiency in data analysis and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated commitment to and interest in diversity, equity and inclusion and the ability to support a multicultural workplace and educational environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in public health, gender studies, special education, sociology, psychology, or a related field.
Experience working within higher education.
In-depth knowledge of Title IX, ADA, Section 504, and other relevant laws.
Experience using Assistive Technology tools (e.g., screen readers, text-to-speech software).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to successfully communicate (written and orally) in a language in addition to English.

Physical Work Environment

Semi-Sedentary Work: Involves staying in a stationary position to a significant degree. Jobs are sedentary if moving is required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

The College is currently in hybrid operations, with many assignments completed in an online environment during this time. Full-time employees are expected to be on-campus at least three (3) days per week with the option to work remotely for the remainder of their working days. Employees will need to provide their own remote workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. During on-campus operations, this position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus and requires the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means.

Positions in this class typically require operating a computer, communicating, observing, and repetitive motions.

This position involves exerting between 10-30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to transport, put, install, remove, or otherwise move objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Condition of Employment

As an institution that upholds the value of diversity, equity and inclusion of every individual, Cascadia College expects its employees to embody and promote these values. Both current and prospective employees of the College are encouraged to seek deeper understanding in these areas as part of professional growth.

Cascadia College maintains a drug-free work and learning environment and prohibits smoking in all college buildings and state-owned vehicles.

Benefits
Cascadia College offers comprehensive Benefits packages to support you and your family in a variety of ways. All eligible employees, retirees, and their dependents are offered: medical, dental, and vision plan options; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts; leave programs; employee assistance programs; tuition waiver; optional credit union participation; optional home/auto insurance, and retirement planning.

To learn more about the benefits offered here, please click on the Employee Benefits tab located on our Jobs at Cascadia webpage or click here: https://www.cascadia.edu/about/jobs/default.aspx

Campus Safety

In recognition of the Jeanne Clery Act, information on our campus safety can be found at www.uwb.edu/safety.

Cascadia Commitment

Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting a diverse faculty, staff and student population. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. Cascadia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, genetic information, marital or honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, and is prohibited from discrimination in such a manner by college policy and state and federal law. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process may make request to the Human Resources Office by calling (425) 352-8880.