Civil Rights Investigator
Civil Rights Investigator
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Civil Rights Investigator position is located within the Investigation Support and Resolution Department and is responsible for numerous aspects of university compliance with civil rights laws and policies. Responsibilities include: Investigating claims of discrimination and harassment involving students employees and third parties including interviewing parties/witnesses collecting evidence and drafting high quality investigation reports and appeal briefs within established timelines. Maintaining regular communication and providing status reports to community partners. Collaborating with the Director Senior Investigator advocates and advisors to ensure appropriate resources are available to the parties throughout the investigation and adjudication process. Representing the office through service on University committees. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by a fouryear college degree; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible work experience in complaint investigation mediation report writing and/or conflict resolution in a university setting or equivalently complex organization; knowledge of civil rights laws and affirmative action legislation and programming and familiarity with administrative law hearing process; understanding of related US cultural and historical social movements; experience in multicultural recruitment and retention strategies; comprehensive recordkeeping and research skills; familiarity with legal and business software applications; and/or strong presentation and public speaking skills; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment; excellent work ethic and a high level of motivation and productivity; ability to independently manage a large case or workload; exceptional writing skills including strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze summarize and present findings and recommendations; ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information; excellent communication skills; indepth knowledge of civil rights laws including Title VI VII IX ADA etc.; demonstrated ability to work independently and meet established timelines; willingness to collaborate and contribute as a member of a team; ability to successfully multitask and work on multiple projects at one time; demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in urgent situations; demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of people; Understanding or willingness to learn about how reporting or response of misconduct may be impacted based on identities such as race gender sexual identity religion disability color ethnicity national origin etc. and a dedication to improving response for all identities.
Experience with higher education law including Clery Act VAWA and FERPA is helpful but not required.
Experience working in a university environment; prior case management experience; prior experience conducting workplace investigations and drafting investigation reports; Juris Doctor degree or advanced degree with equivalent translatable skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Contact information for three 3 professional references
- Professional writing sample
Special Instructions
Please provide all required application materials including resume; names and contact information for three professional references; and a professional writing sample. Preferably writing samples should be 10 pages or less deidentified and include an analysis of an issue or synthesize information. Applicants who do not submit a writing sample will not be considered for the position.
WORK HOURS: STANDARD 8:00AM 5:00PM however as an exempt level position requirements of the position may require work hours that exceed 40 hours and include some nights and weekend. Possible flexible work schedule including a hybridremote work model.
Work Hours
STANDARD 85
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Bidding Eligibility ends on 04/15/2025 at 11:55 PM
Employment Type
Full-Time
