Senior Civil Rights Investigator and Trainer UPDATED
Senior Civil Rights Investigator and Trainer UPDATED
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$ 68000 - 75000
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Senior Civil Rights Investigator and Trainer Boca Raton FL.
The Senior Civil Rights Investigator and Trainer is responsible for the universitys compliance with civil rights laws and regulations. The Senior Civil Rights Investigator and Trainer serves as part of a team that investigates reports and complaints of civil rights discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct pursuant to Florida Atlantic University AntiDiscrimination and AntiHarassment regulation and policy. The position supports the university compliance in ensuring faculty staff and students understand their rights and where applicable their responsibilities under civil rights laws regulations and policies. The position will be responsible for interpreting equal opportunity/affirmative action administrative laws and rules civil rights laws and policies and training the university community regarding antidiscrimination and antiharassment. Assists and collaborates with university administrators and interinstitutional groups in resolving specific discrimination and harassment problems and in disseminating information in regard to SUS/university rules and policies. Designs develops and conducts special studies and trainings in the areas of equal opportunity/affirmative action. Collects and analyzes data as appropriate. May serve as liaison between the university and other organizations and governmental agencies involved in equal opportunity/affirmative action programs.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Investigates discrimination harassment retaliation and sexual misconduct allegations that fall under Title IX/Title VI/Title VII/ADA/ADEA/and other AA/EEO discrimination and harassment complaints that involve faculty staff and students. Investigations include but are not limited to analyzing complaints; identifying allegations and relevant witnesses; interviewing parties and witnesses; gathering documentation and evidence; drafting detailed investigative reports that summarize analyze and apply evidence to relevant regulations and policies; and explaining and participating in University grievance proceedings.
Provides advice and guidance to students faculty and staff on issues of discrimination harassment retaliation and sexual misconduct.
Maintains collaborative relationships with academic and administrative units human resources personnel legal counsel university police dean of students office victim services and external entities to ensure effective and timely efforts to address issues of civil rights compliance.
Respond to and provide guidance regarding requests for accommodations based on qualified disability for employees job applicants and guests.
Facilitates trainings about topics specific to discrimination and harassment.
Responds to external agencies including assistance with drafting position statements on behalf of the University.
Ensures investigative files are welldocumented throughout the investigative process. Maintains accurate and thorough records and notes documenting events within the investigatory process.
Assists in the development and implementation of antidiscrimination and antiharassment training programs for faculty staff and students.
Provides periodic and timely updates regarding the status of complaints received and investigations in progress to leadership and other parties.
Assists with the development and implementation of a case management database to organize manage and track reported concerns.
The Office of Civil Rights and Title IX (OCR9 at Florida Atlantic University strives to uphold ethical behavior and ensure adherence to relevant laws regulations and policies. OCR9 is committed to fostering a working and learning environment free of any unlawful discrimination harassment or retaliation. Adhering to ethical principles and upholding the values of doing what is right contributes to a positive environment within the FAU community and is crucial to stopping discrimination and harassment at FAU. This commitment aids in preventing these issues addressing them when they occur and ultimately promoting the institutions mission and longstanding commitment to excellence.
FAU Benefits and Perks:
If Benefits & Perks are important to you then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students staff and faculty FAU offers:
Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
State retirement options including taxdeferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program work arrangement plans Leave Pool Program
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (at Presidents discretion).
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Responds to external agencies including assistance with drafting position statements on behalf of the University.
Ensures investigative files are welldocumented throughout the investigative process. Maintains accurate and thorough records and notes documenting events within the investigatory process.
Assists in the development and implementation of antidiscrimination and antiharassment training programs for faculty staff and students.
Provides periodic and timely updates regarding the status of complaints received and investigations in progress to leadership and other parties.
Assists with the development and implementation of a case management database to organize manage and track reported concerns.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience; orA Juris Doctor Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Education degree and two years of related experience; or
A combination of education and related experience in investigation and resolution of Title IX/Title VI/Title VII/ADA/ADEA/and other AA/EEO discrimination harassment and retaliation complaints required (including interviewing parties and witnesses reviewing evidence and writing reports or summaries of findings).
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Indepth knowledge of federal laws such as the Civil Rights Act Violence Against Women Act Title IX Americans with Disability Act Clery Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Experience working in higher education environment collaborating with various campus partners such as Student Affairs Athletics Provost Office General Counsel Victim Services Human Resources and University Police Department.
Case management experience involving conducting administrativeworkplace investigations and drafting investigation reports.
Ability to work in fast paced environment.
Excellent work ethic and high level of productivity.
Ability to independently manage a large case or workload and meet established timelines.
Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects at one time.
Exceptional writing skills including strong analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to analyze summarize and present determination findings.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information; excellent communication skills.
Experience working with individuals from different backgrounds.
Salary:
$68000 to $75000 per yearCollege or Department:
Office of University ComplianceLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PMApplication Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This job announcement has been updated and reposted. All previous applications are under review. This position may close without prior notice.APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PREEMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX ator send an email at To contact Human Resources please call.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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