Job Description

Title IX Coordinator


Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (https://www.vt.edu/), an innovative, research-intensive, and student-centered university in Blacksburg, Virginia, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its Title IX coordinator position. This is a full-time, in-person role with a hybrid work schedule.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/ dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 37,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across eight https://www.vt.edu/academics/depts-colleges.html, a https://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/, a https://vetmed.vt.edu/ college, a https://graduateschool.vt.edu/, and an https://honorscollege.vt.edu/.

Reporting to Kelly Oaks, the associate vice president for civil rights compliance and prevention education, the Title IX coordinator will serve as the institutional Title IX compliance officer, ensuring that Virginia Tech upholds its commitment to an environment free from gender-based harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct. The Title IX coordinator leads a dynamic team responsible for the prompt, equitable, and thoughtful response to reports of sexual misconduct, gender discrimination, and gender-based violence. The team—comprising a deputy Title IX coordinator, three investigators, and a case manager—partners across campus to navigate complex cases, support students, and ensure thorough, objective, and ethical processes.

The salary range for this position is $135,000-$155,000.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

- A master's degree in higher education administration, human resources, student affairs, public policy, government, legal studies, or a bachelor's degree in a related field and significant related experience.
- Significant experience in Title IX civil rights compliance, complaint resolution, investigation, alternative resolution, or grievance processes in a higher education setting.
- Working knowledge of and ability to interpret federal and state non-discrimination and anti-harassment laws, regulations, case law, and guidance, with expertise in sexual harassment and misconduct laws.
- Proven track record of establishing productive working relationships and open communication with diverse constituencies.
- Sound judgment, discretion, and discernment in complex, sensitive, and confidential matters.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility across a university campus.
- Strong communication skills to convey the university's position on Title IX compliance matters to internal and external constituencies.
- Experience developing and facilitating educational training for faculty, staff, and students.
- Proven ability to supervise teams, foster collaboration, and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Analytical skills to collect data, evaluate results, and develop strategic solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities within a large, complex, and highly decentralized organization.
- Experience leading professional staff who respond to complaints of discrimination and harassment.
- Completion of Title IX coordinator, or sexual violence prevention and/or response training with a nationally recognized organization.

Capabilities and Attributes:

In addition to the qualifications stated above, key stakeholders identified the following capabilities and attributes of a successful candidate:

- Possesses a diplomatic and student-centered approach to advancing the goals of the civil rights office and Virginia Tech.
- Demonstrates high emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and patience.
- Communicates proactively to promote transparency and accountability regarding case status and timelines.
- Sets clear expectations regarding processes and procedures.
- Prioritizes building strong relationships to drive positive change, student success, and systemic improvement.

Application and Nomination
Virginia Tech has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin September 22, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/title-ix-coordinator/

- Contact Julie A. Leos at [email protected] for confidential inquiries.
- Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email [email protected].

Visit the Virginia Tech website at https://www.vt.edu/

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

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