Position Summary
The Civil Rights and Title IX Investigator assists in resolving complaints of harassment discrimination and sexual misconduct and analyzes concerns and conducts formal investigations of harassment discrimination and sexual misconduct cases involving students faculty and staff. The Investigator conducts prompt and thorough investigations under relevant campus policies acts as a neutral party to the investigation and provides a detailed unbiased report regarding the investigation. The Investigator also serves as a resource to members of the university community with questions or concerns related to harassment discrimination and/or sexual misconduct.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree. One year of professional experience conducting formal complaint investigations involving issues of alleged harassment discrimination and/or sexual misconduct. Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to convey relevant information clearly in written reports. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with individuals from underrepresented groups with understanding and sensitivity to issues experienced by individuals from diverse backgrounds. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to work on sensitive and stressful matters in a professional and confidential manner. Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze and apply legal and policy standards to specific factual situations to handle a significant caseload manage multiple deadlines and maintain detailed records. Demonstrated commitment to diversity. Ability to manage confidential information. Demonstrated skills in the areas of conflict resolution problem solving techniques interviewing and investigation. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree or equivalent in related field. Professional experience conducting investigations in a university setting. Investigator training certification in harassment discrimination and/or sexual misconduct investigations. Experience working in or with institutions of higher education.