Title Ix Hearing Officer

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR, US
$100.00 ph; not specified; benefits: health, denta...
Hybrid
Preside over live formal hearings
Maintain impartiality and avoid bias
Determine relevancy of cross-examination questions
The position involves serving as a neutral, trained decision-maker to ensure a fair and compliant hearing process in accordance with federal Title IX regulations

Job Summary

  • The position involves serving as a neutral, trained decision-maker to ensure a fair and compliant hearing process in accordance with federal Title IX regulations.
  • Hearing Officers are responsible for presiding over live hearings, assessing witness credibility, and issuing written decisions regarding responsibility and sanctions.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10%.

Matching Summary

The position involves serving as a neutral, trained decision-maker to ensure a fair and compliant hearing process in accordance with federal Title IX regulations.

Salary

$100.00 per hour; Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Preside over live formal hearings
  • Maintain impartiality and avoid bias
  • Determine relevancy of cross-examination questions
  • Apply preponderance of evidence standard
  • Prepare written determination of responsibility

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with trauma-informed hearings
  • Working knowledge of VAWA and employment law
  • Render fair administrative decisions on sensitive matters

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
  • Five years experience in court or administrative proceedings
  • Active membership in good standing with the Bar of Arkansas or another US jurisdiction

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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