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Requisition ID:  115812

Assistant Vice Provost & Title VI Coordinator

We are seeking an Assistant Vice Provost & Title VI Coordinator (Title VI Coordinator), to lead the University’s efforts to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which forbids discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color or national origin, including shared ancestry, ethnic characteristics, and/or religious identities. The Title VI Coordinator serves as a central contact and liaison with various University components and officials such as Student Affairs, Student Health and Well-being, Human Resources, the Office of the General Counsel, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and Deans and their Staff to identify, assess, and resolve Title VI issues, and to implement and maintain supportive measures and other remedies. In addition to Title VI compliance, this role also provides strategic vision and leadership on compliance with all categories covered by Johns Hopkins University’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy & Procedures (“DHPP”).  


The Title VI Coordinator reports to the Vice Provost for the Office of Institutional Equity (“OIE”) and (along with the Associate Vice Provost & Title IX Coordinator) will supervise a team of Equity Compliance Investigators in OIE, who investigate complaints involving and/or impacting members of the University community. As a neutral party, the Title VI Coordinator will review DHPP investigations (including Title VI investigations) conducted by the Equity Compliance Investigators and will ensure that appropriate follow up action occurs promptly. In addition, the Title VI Coordinator will serve as a point of contact for faculty, staff and students on matters falling under the DHPP. 


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • The Title VI Coordinator will primarily focus on ensuring compliance with Title VI and the DHPP and will carry out the following duties:,
  • Review and provide timely feedback to a professional team of attorneys (Equity Compliance Investigators).
  • Develop, implement, and manage processes and procedures to prevent the occurrence of harassment and discrimination based on protected characteristics in JHU’s work and learning environments.
  • Promptly and effectively respond to instances of race, color and national origin harassment and discrimination, as well as all other forms of protected category-based harassment and discrimination, and prevent recurrence of such issues.
  • Partner with the Office of Student Affairs, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Office of Human Resources, the Office of Student Health & Well-Being, and other JHU administrative offices to identify and implement supportive resources for students, faculty and/or staff who may have experienced a hostile environment.
  • Ensure that all DHPP complaints are organized, managed, and tracked in OIE’s case management database.
  • Monitor case management database to ensure timely and effective responses to complaints under the DHPP.
  • Manage climate assessments to identify and address hostile environments caused by discrimination or harassment.
  • Create and present training materials to educate the University community on the University’s Title VI obligations.
  • Recommend updates to the DHPP based on legal and regulatory updates, or where mandated to do so by external agency/ies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, including participate on University-wide committees or new initiatives.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Strong and effective managerial and leadership skills.
  • Excellent judgment, with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
  • Strong skills in the areas of conflict resolution, problem solving, interviewing, and investigation.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess and negotiate complex, highly sensitive situations.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including skill in writing concise, logical analytical reports to convey complex issues.
  • Excellent critical thinking skills, including the demonstrated ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate resolution of difficult challenges while maintaining strict confidentiality and sensitivity.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual needs.
  • Ability to maintain neutrality and work under stress.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and professionally across multiple constituencies to resolve complaints in a neutral, sensitive manner.
  • Working knowledge of nondiscrimination laws and compliance regulations (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA/Section 504, ADEA, and other civil rights laws).
  • Complaint investigation experience in higher education.
  • Experience developing and presenting educational materials on harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
  • Ability to work across departments and interact effectively with senior leaders.



Minimum Qualifications
  • JD from an accredited law school.
  • Seven or more years of experience investigating discrimination/harassment complaints in a higher education setting.
  • Other comparable experience may serve as a substitute for investigatory experience (i.e. litigation experience, HR investigatory experience).
  • Prior managerial experience.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Exceptional writing, analytical and presentation skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and emotional intelligence.
  • Ability to manage and work with conflict, including meeting with individuals who may be experiencing high levels of stress.
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently, and to balance workload.
  • Ability and desire to work actively, collaboratively, and creatively as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated expertise in applying relevant federal, state and local laws.
  • Prior managerial experience.

 

 

Classified Title: Assistant Provost-MGM 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Assistant Vice Provost & Title VI Coordinator   
Role/Level/Range: ADMOFF/01/EX  
Starting Salary Range: $180,000 to $220,000 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30am-5pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Vice Provost for Institutional Equity  
Personnel area: University Administration 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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