Transylvania University

Founded in 1780, Transylvania University is one of the nation’s oldest institutions, but don’t let our age fool you. Ranked in the Top 100 Best Liberal Arts colleges for 2025 by Niche, we’re a vibrant campus in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky full of curious minds, creative energy, and people who genuinely love what they do. We are mentors and community builders who help shape the next generation of thinkers, creators and leaders.

At Transylvania, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We seek enthusiasm, initiative, and a commitment to excellence to helping create a campus environment where students, faculty and staff thrive. As a member of our community, you’ll work alongside dedicated colleagues who value collaboration, independent thinking and shared success. We invite applications for this opportunity to not only belong but belong to Team Transy!

Overview

The Title IX Coordinator serves as the institution’s designated official responsible for ensuring compliance with Title IX, overseeing sex‑discrimination and sexual‑harassment response processes, and coordinating institutional efforts to maintain an environment free from discrimination. Create, revise, and or monitor Title IX law developments; implementation of grievance procedures for all protected class status discrimination complaints including Title IX related complaints, including notification, investigation and disposition of complaints; provision of educational materials and training for the campus community; conducting and/or coordinating investigations of complaints received; ensuring a fair and neutral process for all parties; and monitoring all other aspects of the University’s Title IX compliance.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Oversees University-wide Title IX compliance by coordinating grievance procedures, monitoring harassment and accessibility policies, maintaining required records, and preparing annual reports while ensuring alignment with federal and state regulations.

• Develops and delivers campus-wide education, training, and outreach related to Title IX, including mandatory reporting notices, prevention programming, and guidance materials that support awareness and appropriate response.

• Leads the timely response to and investigation of Title IX complaints - such as sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, gender-based harassment, and related discrimination.

• Communicates with involved parties, gathers documentation, ensures adherence to established procedures and timelines, connects individuals with appropriate resources, and collaborates with University offices to address matters outside Title IX scope.

• Provides strategic leadership on compliance initiatives, coordinates annual climate surveys, and supports ongoing professional development for personnel involved in Title IX implementation.

Education and Experience

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human resources, law, social work, business administration, communication or related field.

EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience in Title IX to include conducting investigations involving discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, or other protected class complaints.

• ATIXA, NACUA or related certification preferred.

• Demonstrated experience managing grievance processes.

• Coordinating training and prevention programs.

• Experience in higher education preferred.  

Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V