Deputy Title IX Coordinator 2 - Investigator

Overview

Utah State University (USU) invites applications for Deputy Title IX Coordinator II (Investigator). The Deputy Title IX Coordinator participates in activities and efforts to build and sustain a safe and equitable campus that is free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions), national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by university policy or local, state, or federal law. This includes investigating alleged violations of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will be expected to travel to other USU locations throughout the state.

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will work as a member of a talented and collaborative team, along with an investigation process rooted in fairness and respect. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will be expected to travel to other USU locations throughout the state.

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will conduct initial reviews and complete investigations involving faculty, staff, and students at USU. This process will include conducting a preliminary review of the complaint, making determinations concerning the necessity of a formal investigation, interviewing relevant individuals, and reviewing documents or other evidence. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will be expected to understand which issues are appropriate for them to resolve independently and which issues need to be referred to the Civil Rights & Title IX Executive Director and Title IX Coordinator.

Responsibilities

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will have a broad scope of responsibility in investigating and reporting sexual misconduct and discrimination incidents at all of USU’s campuses, and in assisting with the university’s compliance under the Department of Justice Resolution Agreement. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will work to strengthen the university’s culture that supports an academic and work environment where its students, faculty, and staff are able to thrive free from discrimination or sex-based harassment.

Case Assessment and Investigation

• Receive incident reports of discrimination and/or sex-based harassment, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence, sex-based stalking, and discrimination based on a protected class and respond appropriately.
• Apply university policy by, among other things, conducting a prompt, equitable, and impartial investigation into formal complaints, including identifying and interviewing parties and identifying, gathering, and assessing information relevant to the investigation.
• Complete a preliminary and final report for formal investigation. Review written reports of other Office staff.

Resolution and Hearings

• Exercise independent judgment regarding the response and resolution of incident reports.
• Facilitate, within specific time constraints, alternative resolutions of Office of Civil Rights & Title IX formal complaints. Document efforts during and at the conclusion of an alternative resolution.
• Participate in administrative hearings – present evidence and procedural steps and answer questions related to the investigation process.
• Prepare materials for, assist with, and participate in appeals for discrimination and sexual misconduct cases, as necessary.

Compliance and Collaboration

• Assist with USU’s Civil Rights & Title IX office efforts at all USU campuses, including USU Eastern, USU Blanding, and USU statewide campuses and centers. This position may be required to travel occasionally to USU locations within the state.
• Work with the Civil Rights & Title IX Executive Director and Title IX Coordinator at USU Logan to implement and monitor the university’s response to discrimination and/or sex-based harassment incident reports related to Title IX, Title VII, and Title VI.
• Maintain accurate and thorough investigatory records and reports in all cases, including finding(s), within the case management systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary university offices and personnel to provide information to university students, faculty, and staff.
• Assist the University in complying with obligations under Titles VI, VII, IX, VAWA/SaVE, and related laws including FERPA and the Clery Act.
• Collaborate with and maintain strong relationships with campus law enforcement and community resources related to USU.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of relevant work experience or Juris Doctor degree and one year of relevant experience is required.
• Ability to travel to various locations across Utah.
• Knowledge related to Titles VI, VII, IX, VAWA/SaVE, ADA, ADEA, FERPA, and the Clery Act.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree plus at least two years of administrative hearing or litigation experience.
• Professional experience working with topics related to discrimination and/or sexual misconduct.
• Professional experience investigating claims, collecting information and evidence, conducting interviews, and summarizing in writing the information collected.
• Experience with case management and/or case management databases, including Maxient.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain neutrality in collecting and reviewing information related to allegations of sexual misconduct and discrimination.
• Professional experience in mediation and/or conflict resolution

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously and to respond effectively to competing deadlines and workflows.
• Evidence of effective spoken, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including active listening, respect, and approachability.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituents, including but not limited to, students, staff, faculty, administrators, community partners, and law enforcement agencies.
• Ability to foster and maintain a positive environment that is supportive of students and respectful of differences.
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage confidential information.
• Ability to analyze information, identify issues, apply facts to policy, and write coherently and effectively.
• Ability to provide effective and appropriate recommendations and expertise at all levels within the University community.
• Ability to build and maintain trusting and positive relationships.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Minimum $89,330 commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

As Utah’s student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and engagement. Founded in 1888, USU now holds two Carnegie distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships with local, regional, and global communities, advancing knowledge and serving the public good across Utah, the nation, and the world. With over 50 world-class research facilities and the nation’s second-oldest undergraduate research program, USU prepares students to become active, civically engaged leaders who can address critical societal challenges.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, which it joined July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when it named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at 435-797-0122 or [email protected].

*updated 10/26

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Civil Rights & Title IX Office

Old Main Room 405

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322

[email protected]

(435) 797-1266

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| [email protected]

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  [email protected]

*updated 08/2026