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The Executive Director of Civil Rights & Title IX serves as Utah State University’s senior leader for civil rights and Title IX compliance and the university’s Title IX Coordinator. The Executive Director provides university-wide leadership to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state civil rights and nondiscrimination laws and university policies and to promote fair, consistent, timely, and impartial processes across USU’s statewide system.

The Executive Director leads the Civil Rights & Title IX Office and oversees the university’s response to reports of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and other conduct within the office’s jurisdiction. The Executive Director provides strategic guidance to university leadership, monitors emerging legal and regulatory requirements, identifies patterns and institutional risks, and ensures appropriate policies, procedures, education and training, prevention, case management, monitoring and reporting systems are in place.

Working collaboratively with university leadership, Legal Affairs, Human Resources, Student Success, Public Safety, faculty and staff leaders, and other campus partners, the Executive Director promotes a culture of compliance, fairness, accountability, respect, and confidence in the university’s civil rights processes.

• Provide university-wide leadership and oversight for compliance with Title IX and other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws, regulations, and university policies.
• Lead the Civil Rights & Title IX Office, including staff, operations, resources, case management systems, service standards, and continuous improvement of office processes.
• Oversee the prompt, thorough, impartial, and consistent assessment, investigation, resolution, and documentation of reports involving discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and other matters within the office’s jurisdiction for both informal resolution and investigation/adjudication processes.
• Advise university leadership on civil rights and Title IX matters, emerging regulatory requirements, significant cases and institutional risks, and identify patterns or systemic issues requiring university attention.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain university policies, procedures, protocols, training, education, prevention, and outreach efforts related to civil rights, nondiscrimination, and Title IX compliance.
• Ensure appropriate supportive measures, resources, accommodations, and resolution options are available and administered consistently while maintaining fair and equitable processes for all parties.
• Build effective partnerships across USU’s colleges, divisions, and statewide campuses and with relevant external agencies and community partners to strengthen the university’s prevention, response, and compliance efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in higher education, public administration, human resources, law, or a related field plus seven (7) years of related work experience including five (5) years of leadership experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Significant progressively responsible experience in Title IX, civil rights, equal opportunity, investigations, compliance, or a closely related area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal and state civil rights and nondiscrimination laws and regulations, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA/Section 504, VAWA, the Clery Act, and related requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex and sensitive matters and ensuring fair, impartial, timely, and consistent processes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to lead teams, work across organizational boundaries, advise senior leaders, and navigate complex institutional issues.
• Excellent judgment and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to maintain neutrality, discretion, and credibility with individuals holding differing perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced or terminal degree in a relevant field, including a JD, EdD, or PhD.
• Experience serving as a Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, civil rights/equal opportunity leader, or comparable senior compliance professional.
• Higher education experience, particularly within a large, complex, multi-campus, or decentralized institution.
• Experience supervising professional staff and leading organizational change or continuous improvement.
• Experience with policy development, training and prevention programs, case-management systems, data analysis, and institutional reporting.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application (iForm)

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

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.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

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, officially joining on 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 they 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 hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 07/2026

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

titleix@usu.edu

(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| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 08/2026