HR Generalist & Title IX Coordinator – The College of Wooster

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Location: Wooster, OH Category: Staff Job Type: Full-time Exempt Posted On: Fri Jul 17 2026 Job Description:

Summary:

The HR Generalist & Title IX Coordinator administers a broad range of human resources functions with a primary focus on leave and absence management, employee relations, and compliance.

Essential Departmental Duties and Responsibilities:

Leave and Absence Management

• Administer employee leave and absence programs, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, military leave, paid parental leave, and other applicable leave programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding leave and accommodation requests.
• Oversee with Third Party Administrator (TPA) assistance the leave-of-absence process from initiation through return-to-work, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and College policies.
• Partner with employee, and supervisor to implement reasonable accommodations. Using the interactive process for workplace accommodation.
• Work with employees, supervisors, and TPA to maintain accurate leave records, track employee eligibility, and ensure timely completion of required documentation.
• Partner with payroll, benefits, and supervisors to ensure accurate processing of leave-related transactions.

Title IX Coordination and Compliance

• Serve as the College's designated Title IX Coordinator
• Receive, assess, and respond to reports of sex-based discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, dating violence, and related prohibited conduct.
• Coordinate supportive measures and resources for involved parties.
• Oversee Title IX grievance procedures and ensure prompt, equitable, and impartial resolution processes.
• Coordinate training and educational programming related to Title IX and prevention of sex-based discrimination and harassment.
• Maintain Title IX records and prepare required reports and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with campus partners including Student Affairs, Campus Safety, Athletics, Academic Affairs, on Title IX matters.
• Monitor changes in applicable Title IX regulations and recommend policy, training, and procedural updates as necessary.

Employee Relations and HR Support

• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies and procedures, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Support employee relations activities, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, performance concerns, corrective action, and disciplinary processes.
• Maintain employee records and support HRIS data integrity.
• Assist with employee onboarding, orientation, and offboarding activities.

Compliance and Policy Administration

• Assist with the development, implementation, and communication of Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Maintain required employment records and reports.
• Participate in policy reviews and recommend updates to align with legal and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration and Strategic Initiatives

• Build and maintain positive working relationships across campus departments.
• Participate in institutional committees and working groups as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• Three to five years of Human Resources experience required.
• Experience administering employee leave programs, FMLA, ADA accommodations, or employee relations matters.
• Experience with Title IX administration, investigations, compliance, or related programs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Skills:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Conflict-resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective training, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and other leave-related regulations.
• Knowledge of Title IX regulations and civil rights compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and workplace investigations.
• Strong ability using MS Office Suite (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint), HRIS systems; Case management, and applicant tracking systems.

Abilities: (Safety, Mission, Ethics and Code of Conduct)

• Ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to handle complex situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with faculty, staff, students, and campus leadership.

Additional Information:

The College of Wooster does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, political affiliation, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy, or by state, local, or federal law. All offers of employment are subject to verification of the legal right to work in the United States as required by federal law. For more information see our nondiscrimination policy. For more information see our nondiscrimination policy.