Provides strategic leadership and oversight of the university’s civil rights compliance programs, including Title IX, Title VII, equal opportunity, affirmative action, and disability compliance; ensures institutional compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations by directing complaint resolution processes, administering required programs and reporting, and serving as the university’s Title IX and Section 504/ADA Coordinator; advises senior leadership on matters involving discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation, and serves as the primary liaison with external regulatory agencies; promotes a campus environment that supports accountability and compliance with civil rights obligations through policy development, training, and cross-campus collaboration.

Education Requirements 

Master’s degree or professional doctorate.

Required Qualifications 

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in civil rights investigations, affirmative action and equal opportunity, or bachelor’s degree plus at least 9 years of progressively responsible experience in these areas, required.
• Demonstrated advanced written and oral communication skills and a strong understanding of the application of civil rights laws within a public university setting required.
• Must possess Title IX Administrator and Investigator certification or obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
• Experience in prevention programming, collaboration with community or student organizations, conflict resolution and mediation, and staff supervision preferred.
• Certification as a Title IX Decision Maker, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator or EO/AA Officer also preferred.

The University of Northern Iowa (UNI), located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, is one of three state universities in Iowa and the only comprehensive institution. UNI is a progressive and forward-thinking university whose focus is on serving the needs of Iowans. Come join a dynamic and dedicated team that cares about students and each other, and where your ideas are welcomed. 

Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus  comprises more than 40 buildings on 940 acres.

A member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), the institution has been honored with two AASCU Excellence and Innovation Awards in the past five years. The first award, in the area of Student Success and College Completion, recognized UNI’s peer mentoring program and its focus on first-year students, making them feel at home and putting them on a path to success. The second award for Regional and Economic Development acknowledged the UNI Regional Entrepreneurship Project, reaching into 17 Iowa counties to develop a customized strategic plan in each area, thus assisting local leadership in success for their local economies. The University and its faculty, staff, and students are ranked consistently and recognized regionally and nationally for success.

Founded in 1876, the University’s enrollment is approximately 9,200 students in five colleges: the College of Education; College of Business; College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; and the Graduate College. UNI is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission; there are many programs within the institution that have discipline- specific accreditation based on their high quality. Our student have access to world-class faculty, facilities, and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university. 

In addition to a robust academy of faculty focused on teaching, research and service, outside the classroom UNI’s vibrant campus is home to more than 260 student clubs and organization, 17 Division 1 collegiate sport teams, a multitude of fine arts options and more.