Investigator I/II, Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• As needed, conducts intake of informal and formal complaints of discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. Recommends resources, supportive, and/or interim measures when necessary
• Conducts fact-based investigations from inception to completion including initiating contact with all parties, scheduling meetings and interviews, reviewing complaints for options, creating an investigation plan, conducting and documenting interviews, assessing credibility, collecting and evaluating evidence, and writing investigative reports for disposition by decision makers.
• Keeps and maintains detailed and accurate notes and investigation files and ensures proper handling and storage of evidence, training, and post disposition communication in accordance with applicable record retention guidelines. Remains organized with a high volume of cases to complete investigation in a timely manner.
• Partners effectively with university leadership including Human Resources, Dean of Students, Internal Audit, and other academic personnel to appropriately address matters brought to the OIEC office.
• Collaborates with internal colleagues and senior staff and other experts on highly sensitive and/or complex investigations to ensure prompt and thorough resolution.
• Facilitates pregnancy related accommodations under Title IX
• Receives, reviews, and analyzes ADA accommodation appeals. Issues final decisions on behalf of the University.
• Assists with writing and compiling state and federal required reports. Tracks and analyzes statistical data for the office and provides reports to the Chief Compliance Officer.
• Make recommendations about Equal Opportunity and Title IX related issues. Assists with the identification and development of programs or initiatives to address trends or concerns on-campus.
• Maintains a regular presence on the University campus to raise awareness of the office and Title IX, including contacting campus partners to set up collaborative events/trainings. Facilitates training and programs on Equal Opportunity and Title IX related issues to students, faculty, staff, and the campus community.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications for Investigator I:

• This position requires either six years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Administration, Student Affairs, Higher Education, Business Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Legal Studies, or Human Resources and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Professional full-time experience in legal, regulatory, student conduct, federal/state compliance, human resources, EEO/ADA discrimination, Title IX compliance or sexual violence investigation and prevention, or other related experience.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Required Qualifications for Investigator II:

• This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Administration, Student Affairs, Higher Education, Business Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Legal Studies, Human Resources, or other closely related field and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Professional full-time experience in legal, regulatory, student conduct, federal/state compliance, human resources, EEO/ADA discrimination, Title IX compliance, or other related experience.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD or Master's degree from an accredited institution in Student Affairs, Public Administration, Higher Education, Business Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Legal Studies, Human Resources or closely related field.
• Three years of experience in equal opportunity, compliance or Title IX field.
• Experience with compiling and developing Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) plans.
• Experience conducting sexual harassment investigations (including sexual assault investigations) in higher education.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to equal opportunity, affirmative action, and Title IX.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.
• Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems.
• Ability to diffuse and respond professionally to stressful situations and difficult people.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to think critically and make clear, well-reasoned and timely decisions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and environments.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situation when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
• Ability to apply laws, in consultation with university legal counsel, regulations, policies and procedures consistently.

Applicants will be evaluated for roles as either Investigator Level I or Level II based on their qualifications.

Investigator I - Pay Grade 17

Investigator II - Pay Grade 18