Title IX/Title VI Coordinator presso New England Conservatory

The New England Conservatory, an independent not-for-profit institution, is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools, educating and training musicians of all ages from around the world. With approximately 750 music students representing more than 40 countries, NEC cultivates a diverse, dynamic community for students, providing them with performance opportunities and high-caliber training by 225 internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC pushes the boundaries of making and teaching music through college-level musical training in classical, jazz, and Contemporary Improvisation. It offers unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships that empower students to create their own musical opportunities. As part of NEC's mission to make lifelong music education available to everyone, the Division of Expanded Education delivers training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students, and adults.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer and Special Advisor to the President, the Title IX/Title VI Coordinator is responsible for ensuring NEC’s compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and related federal and state laws and regulations. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct, as well as providing education, training, and support to the campus community. There are also mandatory state and federal compliance obligations that will also require the support from the Coordinator. 

Responsibilities:

• Compliance and Policy:

  • Develop, implement, and monitor institutional policies and procedures related to Title IX and Title VI.

  • Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, including the Clery Act (incorporating the Stop Campus Hazing Act), the Violence Against Women Act, and other relevant legislation. This will require the compilation and submission of data in cooperation with the Chief Legal Officer and other relevant offices on campus.

  • Maintain current knowledge of evolving legal and regulatory requirements, including impacts of Executive Orders, related guidance document, and other statements of policy from federal and state oversight agencies.
    
    

• Investigations and Resolution:

  • Oversee prompt and impartial investigations of complaints of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct, ensuring fair and equitable resolution processes for all parties involved, in compliance with all legal requirements. This will commonly include the oversight of internal and external role-players under NEC’s policies.

  • Determine whether other informal measures are appropriate to resolve certain cases via mediation or some other form of dispute resolution.

  • Work with NEC community members to implement and execute supportive measures, as appropriate.

  • Maintain accurate and confidential records of all complaints and investigations, including fulfilling all obligations under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) and the Department of Education’s FERPA regulations.
    
    

• Education and Training:

  • Develop and deliver timely and comprehensive training and education programs for students, faculty, and staff on relevant policies and procedures.

  • Promote awareness and prevention of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.
    
    

• Coordination and Collaboration:

  • Collaborate across the institution to ensure a coordinated response to complaints, including the obligations of mandatory reporters.

  • Serve as a liaison with relevant external agencies and organizations.

  • Generate reports on Title IX and Title VI compliance for institutional leadership.
    
    

• Support and Advocacy:

  • Provide guidance and support to individuals who have experienced or witnessed discrimination or harassment.

  • Provide support and resources to reporting parties and respondents throughout the resolution process.

  • Contribute to creating a safe and inclusive campus environment, working interactively with community constituents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or Juris Doctor (J.D.) preferred.

• Extensive knowledge and experience with Title IX, Title VI, and related federal and state laws and regulations.

• Experience supervising investigations and resolving complaints of discrimination and harassment.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.  

• Experience working in a higher education setting is strongly preferred.

Qualifications:

• Formal Title IX and Title VI coordinator or extensive investigator training. If the candidate has not held a role like this for more than 3 years, they must provide relevant training and experience in an addendum to application materials.

• Experience with conflict resolution and mediation.

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

NEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Annual Clery Report

In accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, New England Conservatory of Music (NEC) commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report. This report will provide the reader with a record of statistics regarding crimes that were reported in the NEC community during the previous three years as well as College policies and procedures, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This report may be accessed here. A paper copy can be requested by contacting NEC's Director of Public Safety at 290 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115.