Coordinator – Dean of Students Office ( A1600I)
Overview of the Office and Position
Reporting directly to the Dean of Students, with a dotted line reporting relationship to the President of the institution, this position has a dual role: to serve as the University’s Title IX Coordinator and administer the University's Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Affirmative Action programs; and to serve as a case manager for students of concern, providing early support and follow-up for complex situations. This position is approximately 50% Title IX/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, 40% case management, and 10% other duties as assigned, ensuring a balanced approach to supporting students while overseeing institutional compliance.
Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
Equal Opportunity/Title IX/Affirmative Action
· Develops and implements educational programs regarding protected characteristic/protected class discrimination and sexual harassment prevention, ensuring faculty, staff and students understand their rights, and where applicable, responsibilities under the law.
· Oversees and coordinates intake and supportive measures.
· Coordinates and manages the Lawton and Duncan campuses to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements in compliance with anti-discrimination laws.
· Manages the Title IX and EO intake process, and, pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding between Cameron University and the University of Oklahoma Office of Institutional Equity, manages and/or assists with the grievance process and resolutions of complaints for all campus programs.
· Meets and communicates regularly with the OU Office of Institutional Equity to ensure the prompt, fair, and impartial resolution of EO and Sexual Harassment and Misconduct complaints.
· Assigns comprehensive and interactive online training modules for students, faculty, and staff, and tracks completion to ensure compliance with training requirements.
· Oversees the data maintenance for EO, Sexual Harassment, and Misconduct complaints involving students, faculty, employees, and third parties.
· Serves as a Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
Case Manager
· Provides one-on-one support, including interventions, advocacy, referrals, and follow-up services for students who are experiencing significant difficulties related to mental health, physical health, family emergencies, and/or other areas of concern.
· Focuses on promoting holistic student wellness through providing early support and follow-up for complex situations involving students of concern.
· Works with academic deans, department chairs and faculty regarding individual students and behaviors, which affect the classroom environment
· Administer the university Care Request system and provide follow-up to students in need.
· Assists students in making use of College and/or community services and benefits by monitoring and tracking individual cases and progress to ensure compliance with recommendations, ongoing assessment and address new or emerging concerns as they arise or transition from campus services to external providers (e.g. psychiatric/psychological treatment services), and from external providers to appropriate College services
· Chairs the Risk Assessment Team, as well as following up with and tracking the progress of students under the Risk Assessment Banner
· Consult with faculty, staff, and families who are concerned about a student’s ability to successfully manage an emergency or crisis situation.
· Manage follow up for each situation based on individualized circumstances.
· Draft independently and regularly send unprompted unsolicited communications related to student care follow up, including: official correspondence, website management, alerts, and email notifications.
Required Skills
· Demonstrated knowledge of or ability to learn about applicable laws including but not limited to Title VII, Title IX, Clery Act, VAWA, FERPA, etc. If not Title IX Certified, must be certified within one (1) year.
· Ability to collaborate with multiple offices and divisions both on and off campus.
· Strong organization, planning, documentation, and problem-solving skills
· Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Demonstrated ability to remain composed, focused, and neutral in managing conflict in sensitive and highly emotional situations
· Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision to manage multiple tasks and an ongoing and complex caseload
· Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops for all Cameron University faculty, staff, and students
· Ability to travel as required for investigations, training, or conferences
· Ability to serve in an on-call capacity for emergencies, including holidays and weekends, as needed
Minimum Education/Experience
· Bachelor’s degree required.
· Experience in an educational setting
Preferred Qualifications
· Master’s Degree
· Previous training and knowledge of educational laws
Salary Range : Budgeted at $36,000/annually plus benefits. Opportunity for performance compensation subject to approval and budgetary availability.
INSTITUTION: Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops.
APPLYING: Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position and resume. References and academic transcripts may be requested.
DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, only candidates whose applications are received by April 18, 2025, are assured of receiving full consideration.
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Required Skills
Required Experience
Required Skills, Experience, Education & Certifications
Items listed are required unless “preferred” is indicated
• Associate degree
• 1 – 3 years of experience in commercial foodservice equipment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret and understand construction documents and specifications
• Capable of applying basic math principles
• Detail oriented
• Comfortable with heavy phone and computer use
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel; PowerPoint preferred
Travel Requirements
• 5% travel required