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Description Title: Institutional/Policy Analyst (Title IX Coordinator) Position Number: 0077136 Hiring Unit: Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) Location: UH Hilo Date Posted: June 22, 2026 Closing Date: July 13, 2026 Band: B Salary : salary schedules and placement information Full Time/Part Time: Full-time Month: 11-month Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Other Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately August 2026, pending position clearance and availability of funding. Position Overview The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) is a public liberal arts and sciences university on the Island of Hawaii, recognized for its integration of cultural immersion and place-based research that leverages the island's extraordinary geological, biological, and cultural diversity. A comprehensive, regional campus within the ten-campus University of Hawaii system, UH Hilo offers high-quality undergraduate and select postgraduate education, with distinctive strengths in areas such as marine science, geology, astronomy, and Hawaiian language revitalization, while advancing research, scholarship, and creative activity that support community needs, environmental stewardship, Indigenous knowledge systems, and workforce development priorities for the State of Hawaii.

At UH Hilo, we seek to cultivate an inclusive community of people with varied characteristics, ideas, cultures, and world-views where our students, faculty, and staff celebrate difference and respect tradition. To aid in these efforts, it is the policy and commitment of the University of Hawaii to ensure equal opportunity in higher education, both as a provider of education and as an employer. The Office of Equal Opportunity drives UH Hilo's efforts to stop, prevent and remedy discrimination, while seeking to ensure a diverse, equitable and inclusive work and learning environment.

The Institutional /Policy Analyst (Deputy Title IX Coordinator's) primary duty is to ensure the University of Hawai'i at Hilo is in compliance with its obligations under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 by responding to allegations of sex and gender-based discrimination allegations, implementing supportive measures, and overseeing the complaint process as outlined in the University of Hawaii's Administrative Procedures. The Institutional /Policy Analyst (Deputy Title IX Coordinator) is also responsible for providing training on student and employee rights and responsibilities under Title IX. Duties and Responsibilities (* denotes essential functions) *Serve as the campus's principal coordinator responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with University policies, procedures, and programs relating to Title IX, VAWA, and the Clery Act as it pertains to sex and gender-based discrimination.

*Serve as the designated individual for reports/complaints of sex and gender-based discrimination and coordinate the campus's effective response to such reports/complaints. *Determine and implement appropriate interim measures and provide appropriate resources to address allegations of sex and gender-based discrimination. *Coordinate and manage formal complaints of sex and gender-based discrimination, from intake to investigations to hearing, decision and sanction or through an informal resolution, as applicable.

*Develop, oversee, and coordinate the delivery of campus-wide education, training, and outreach programming for students, faculty, and staff related to Title IX, VAWA, and the Clery Act. *Collaborate with the Prevention Educator to conduct training and raise awareness of university policies and procedures as well as student and employee rights and responsibilities. *Monitor impact of programming effectiveness and identify campus needs.

*Collaborate with campus security, and other on and off campus units to create and maintain incident reports as required under Title IX, VAWA, and the Clery Act, as appropriate *Conduct campus-based trend analysis and collaborate with UH System Office of Institutional Equity regarding campus climate surveys. *Develop related brochures, training materials on Title IX, VAWA, and the Clery Act as it relates to sex and gender-based discrimination, and update the campus website. Conduct investigations of complaints of sex and gender-based discrimination in violation of UH policy.

Develop collaborative partnerships with UH System Title IX offices and community agencies on all Title IX & VAWA related matters, including advocacy & other resource support. Serve as the primary liaison for these partnerships. Assist with Student Employee Peer Education Program implementation Develop and maintain social media presence for outreach and awareness Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Sociology, Psychology, Education, Political Science, Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities in the areas of Title IX, equal opportunity/affirmative action, discrimination and harassment investigation, student conduct adjudication; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated. Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of Title IX/VAWA as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with Title IX/VAWA.

Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.

Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software. For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations. Strong presentation and facilitation skills with an emphasis on education and training for a variety of constituencies.

Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive reports of investigations/fact-findings in accordance with policies and procedures. Knowledge of and experience with issues related to gender-based violence. Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of constituencies with diplomacy, tact, and sensitivity.

Desirable Qualifications A Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Higher Education Administration, Criminal Justice or related field; Juris Doctorate Degree with experience in employment law, administrative law or related field. PhD in a related field. Experience in a post-secondary educational institution with demonstrated knowledge of EEO, student conduct or human resources.

Experience in the successful development and implementation of educational and training programs. To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required document. A complete application must include: Cover letter explaining how each minimum and desirable qualification is met Current resume The names and addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three [3] current professional references Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birth date on transcript copies. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted.

Documents issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. All requested documents/information become the property of the University

All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account. Inquiries: Shaunda Makaimoku, shaunda@hawaii.edu EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies

BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status. Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly.

Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/