Title IX for Employees

The Office of Civil Rights within the United States Department of Education implemented Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 to help colleges and universities address and prevent sex-based discrimination.

Title IX states that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”

Mandated Reporters

The employees required to report any Prohibited Conduct involving students to the Title IX Coordinator that they witness or become aware of are: 1) all supervisory employees and 2) any employee whose position involves regular interactions with students. By way of example only, these student-interacting positions are:

• Academic advisors
• Coaches and other athletic staff who interact directly with students
• Dean of Students and Campus Life staff
• Graduate research assistants
• Instructional staff (faculty, lecturers, adjuncts, etc.)
• Public Safety
• Residence Life and Student Life staff
• Resident Assistants

Mandated Reporters must:

1. Submit a report online as soon as feasibly possible, or
2. Directly contact the Title IX Coordinator for reports involving NJIT students. Reports or concerns involving employees should be directed to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator.

Duties of Mandated Reporters - Listen. Support. Report.

While mandated reporters have the initial obligation to report incidents of sex-based harassment or sex discrimination to the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator as soon as possible, they should first provide support to the reporting party and ensure they are safe.

All relevant details about the incident(s) that has been shared with the university employee must be reported. This includes the names of the alleged respondent, the student (or employee under your supervision) who experienced the alleged misconduct, any others involved in the alleged misconduct, as well as relevant facts, including the date, time and location.

Employees are encouraged to review the Title IX for Employees Brochure for additional helpful tips and resources.

What must Mandated Reporters report?

Any observed, experienced or known discrimination on the basis of sex including the following forms of sex-based harassment: sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual exploitation, and stalking involving any member of our university community, must be reported.

Depending on where the incident(s) took place, the alleged misconduct may not meet the requirements under Title IX but may fall under other University policies. The Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator will make this determination.