Investigator Hybrid Opportunity
Investigator Hybrid Opportunity
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About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public landgrant research university that seeks to expand educational access fuel innovation and creativity and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863 UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1450acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts stateoftheart facilities for teaching research scholarship and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse equitable and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valuedand thrives and offers a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental social economic and technological challenges in our world.
Job Summary
Under general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Equal Opportunity and Access and Director of Investigations the Investigator effectively investigates alleged violations of campus nondiscrimination policies including discrimination harassment and related retaliation. The investigator works under the direction of other senior staff on complex cases.
Essential Functions
- Manages an ongoing caseload of reported complaints filed under various university policies and procedures.
- Conducts impartial factbased investigations including scheduling witness interviews and evidence gathering.
- Drafts investigative summaries recommendations and reports.
- Maintains all records and documentation associated with complaint investigations including updating case tracking software.
- Works under the direction of senior staff and other experts on complex investigations to ensure prompt and thorough resolution of complaints within prescribed timelines.
- Builds trusting and collaborative relationships with university constituencies.
- Works with parties to resolve cases informally where appropriate.
Other Functions
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Bachelors degree and three 3 years of experience conducting investigations relating to allegations of discrimination harassment sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.
- A Juris Doctorate (JD) or Masters degree in related field can substitute one 1 year of experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state equal opportunity and nondiscrimination laws and regulations including Title IX Title VI Title VII ADA / Sec. 504 Violence Against Women Act and other applicable laws and regulations as required.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated application of judgment based on experience and knowledge.
- Discretion good judgment and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Exceptional levels of professionalism and tact.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Knowledge of the principles of conducting traumainformed investigations.
- Mediation skills.
- Experience in conducting investigations within higher education particularly Title VI and studentonstudent Title IX matters.
- Experience in working in a unionized higher education environment.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
- Typical office environment.
Work Schedule
- Monday Friday 8:30 am 5:00 pm.
- This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employees work isregularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. Asthis position is nonunit it is subject to the terms and conditions of the University ofMassachusetts Board of Trustees NonUnit (Professional) Employee Personnel Policy.
Salary Information
Salary Level 28
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application please submit a resume and cover letter. Finalists will be required to submit a writing sample. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three 3 professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early submissions are encouraged.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race color religion caste creed sex age marital status national origin disability political belief or affiliation pregnancy and pregnancyrelated condition(s) veteran status sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment admission to and participation in academic programs activities and services and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities women persons with disabilities and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes rules and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Employment Type
Full-Time
