Director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity

Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, the Director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity serves as a key leader across Title IX, Equity, and Civil Rights Compliance. This position is responsible for ensuring institutional compliance with a range of laws and regulations, including Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503, Section 504, and Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act. As the university’s Title IX Coordinator, the incumbent will provide expert guidance, technical assistance, and administration in the interpretation and application of associated laws and policies.

The Director will have the opportunity to build, grow, and enhance new and existing programs that support a vibrant and growing institution. This position will have the opportunity to collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and campus leadership through facilitating and managing the institution’s Title IX and Equal Opportunity programs.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community. 

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Administer, coordinate, manage, and provide technical assistance and consultation with the statutory and regulatory requirements of Title IX, AA/EO, and ADA/Section 504.
• Serves as the designated Title IX Coordinator, responsible for the implementation of Title IX programs. 
• Develop, implement, and revise all EO & Title IX operations and procedures, makes recommendations for policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives.  
• Develop and deliver education and prevention programs and trainings related to federal, state, NSHE, and Nevada State compliance matters. Prepare and distribute Title IX and other equity-based educational materials.
• Receive, investigate, and resolve complaints regarding discrimination, Equal Education and Equal Employment Opportunity, and harassment, including Title IX complaints involving students, faculty, staff, and others protected under applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Works collaboratively with all areas of the university, as needed, with respect to complaint referral, investigation, resolution, and accommodations.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws, executive orders, collective bargaining agreements, and University policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and interpretation of policies and procedures to the University community; Serve as a resource to University administrators, faculty, staff, and students when EEO, Affirmative Action, ADAAA, and Title IX issues arise. 
• Provides information, assistance, and protective measures to reporting and responding parties, and other individuals involved, including their rights under applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop relationships and MOUs with campus stakeholders and community partners to expand support services and education and prevention efforts. 
• Reviews, analyzes, and conducts internal audit of processes and systems at the University related to Title IX and equity compliance.
• Develops and completes the University's annual Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) and other federal, state, NSHE, or Nevada State reports. 
• Serve on applicable teams and university committees.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, student development, higher education administration, or other relevant disciplines, and an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, or experience.
• At least three (3) years of professional of experience conducting complex investigations and collecting and analyzing evidence.
• Demonstrated experience managing and supporting comprehensive equal opportunity and/or Title IX programs. 
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Section 504, Title II, Title VII, Title IX, civil rights, affirmative action, and equal opportunity laws and regulations.  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. 
• Advanced oral and written communication skills. 
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas). 

Please note: Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the above qualifications. Applicants meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree or Juris Doctorate. 
• Experience in a public Higher Education institution. 
• Experience serving as a Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator. 
• Experience conducting complex civil rights, Title IX, or other equal opportunity investigations. 
• Experience interpreting federal and state laws and regulation pertaining to Title IX, AA, EO, and ADA.
• Experience working on cases with OCR, EEOC, and NERC (or other state regulatory agencies). 
• Title IX Investigator or Coordinator certification. 

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $90,500. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Friday, December 19, 2025. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by December 18 for full consideration.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt 

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu. 

Please upload the following documents: 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the Career Services Center website Nevadastate.edu/career to receive assistance with their resume, cover letter, and/or interview skills.