Civil Rights and Title IX Investigator

The Civil Rights and Title IX Investigator (Investigator) serves as part of a team investigating and resolving complaints of protected characteristic harassment and discrimination, sexual misconduct, gender-based discrimination, intimate partner violence, and stalking for students and staff. As part of the team, the Investigator serves the University's interest in conducting fair and impartial investigations into complaints in ways that build trust in the University community and meet the University's legal obligations to address discrimination and harassment claims and sexual misconduct.

Responsibilities

Receive complaints from all university community members and visitors; Review complaints to assess potential violations of University policies; Assess content of complaint to determine need for investigation versus other responses; Inform administrators and leadership of alternative or informal responses; Follow through on investigation processes for conducting interviews and reviewing documentation; Identify other potential parties, witnesses, and sources of information; Make appropriate judgments about which sources of information to consult and what questions to ask; Communicate with complainants, respondents, and others regarding plan and timeline; Apply professional judgment and experience in questioning witnesses and requesting documentation; Exercise flexibility and judgment to change investigation plan as appropriate; Manage time conducting multiple investigations simultaneously; Communicate with discretion, impartiality, professionalism, and confidentiality; Present investigative findings in written reports or memos to decision-makers; Prepare reports that synthesize complex facts clearly and succinctly; Make findings of fact and analyze whether allegations have been substantiated; Maintain accurate records of complaints, assessments, investigations, outcomes, and communications; Assist in producing periodic reports of complaints and resolutions; Review investigative process for consistency; Coordinate closely with leadership to ensure strategic alignment; Provide reports to leadership as requested; Help connect complainants, respondents, and witnesses with other University resources; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctorate degree required; 2 years of experience in civil or criminal litigation required; Experience in conducting investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation required; Experience composing clear, concise, timely, and professionally written investigative reports, managing confidential information, and independently and efficiently managing a significant caseload required; Experience conducting investigations in a higher-education, non-profit or other relevant setting required; Experience conducting depositions and managing document review required; Or equivalent combination of education and experience required; Demonstrated ability to determine and apply the appropriate legal standards in assessing and investigating allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation required; Extensive knowledge of the elements of proof for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation required; Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships required; In depth knowledge of the federal and state laws pertaining to civil rights, discrimination, harassment and affirmative action, as they apply to colleges and universities including the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 (EEO) required; Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 (Title IX), the Jeanne Clery Act of 1990 (Clery Act), the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), all as amended where applicable, and other federal and state anti-discrimination laws and requirements required; Ability to work independently and collaboratively across the organization required; Strong oral and written communication skills required; Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion required