Eastern Oregon University (EOU) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Student Relations and Title IX Coordinator. Located in the scenic Blue Mountains of La Grande, Oregon, EOU is committed to student success, access, innovation, and community engagement.
Serving as the university’s Title IX Coordinator, this position coordinates institutional compliance efforts related to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and related federal and state regulations. The position also supports the Director of Student Relations in advancing retention initiatives, student support systems, behavioral intervention efforts, and coordinated student outreach.
This position plays a key role in promoting student wellbeing and institutional accountability through prevention education, case management, supportive measures, policy implementation, and campus-wide training initiatives. The Assistant Director works closely with campus departments, community partners, and student support teams to coordinate resources, respond to student concerns, and strengthen systems that support student success, persistence, and belonging.
This is an excellent opportunity for a higher education professional who is passionate about student support, compliance, prevention education, and collaborative problem-solving. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication, organizational, facilitation, and relationship-building skills while exercising sound judgment and managing sensitive and confidential matters.
Responsibilities
Title IX Coordination
- Coordinate university-wide compliance efforts related to Title IX.
- Receive and respond to reports involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and related concerns.
- Coordinate supportive measures and referrals.
- Maintain required documentation and reporting processes.
- Serve as an institutional resource regarding applicable laws, regulations, and university policy.
- Collaborate with Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Athletics, Residence Life, Student Affairs, and community partners regarding compliance matters.
- Monitor emerging regulations and recommend policy updates as appropriate.
Prevention Education and Training
- Lead university prevention, awareness, and educational initiatives.
- Coordinate federally required prevention programming.
- Develop and deliver training related to Title IX responsible employee obligations, alcohol and drug prevention, sexual violence prevention, bystander intervention, and campus safety.
- Coordinate annual awareness campaigns and educational outreach.
- Assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Student Success, Early Alert, and Student Concern Coordination
- Assist with administration of early alert systems and student concern reporting processes.
- Coordinate outreach and communication to students identified through early alerts, student concerns, or behavioral intervention processes.
- Collaborate with campus partners to connect students with appropriate resources and support services.
- Assist with retention-focused communication strategies and intervention efforts.
Behavioral Intervention and Student Support Collaboration
- Serve as a member of the Behavioral Assessment Team and related intervention teams.
- Assist with case coordination and follow-up activities.
- Provide consultation regarding student support resources and response options.
- Collaborate with the Student Wellness Specialist and other campus partners to ensure coordinated care.
Departmental and Institutional Initiatives
- Participate in Student Affairs and university committees.
- Assist with assessment, reporting, strategic planning, and policy review.
- Support divisional initiatives related to student success, retention, wellbeing, belonging, and campus climate.
- May assist the Senior Hearings Officer with conduct processes as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, Public Administration, Education, Business Administration, or a related field and at least two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, Public Administration, Education, Business Administration, or a related field and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience.
OR
An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
Relevant professional experience includes one or more of the following areas:
- Student Affairs, Compliance, Student Support, Case Management, or a related field, including demonstrated experience supporting students, coordinating complex cases, implementing educational programs, and collaborating across departments.
- Training, Education, or Prevention Programming, including developing and delivering educational programs, workshops, and outreach initiatives.
- Compliance or Policy Administration, including experience with compliance of state and federal regulations and laws.
- Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
- PhD/terminal degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, Public Administration, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience
- Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in Title IX Coordination.
- Two (2) to three (3) years of experience with Behavioral Intervention Teams, CARE Teams, or Student Concern Systems, and knowledge of FERPA, Title IX, and Title VI.
- Two (2) to three (3) years of experience with Retention Systems, Early Alert Platforms, or Student Success Technologies.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant must provide:
1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);
2) Resume/Curriculum vitae;
3) Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of
Eastern Oregon University.
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in the remarkably scenic, high-elevation Grande Ronde Valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens with balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.
EOU offers a very attractive package of State of Oregon public employee benefits including:
- Paid holidays (10 days/year), paid sick time-off (12 days/year), paid vacation (22 days/year)
- Full Individual and Family Healthcare Insurance (95%+ employer-paid medical, dental, vision)
- Generous Oregon Public Employee Retirement System benefits
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
- Relocation assistance
- For more details, see Prospective Employees https://www.eou.edu/hr/prospective-employees/.
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Salary $53,709 to $63,187 per annum DOQ
