Civil Rights InvestigatorDeputy Title IX Coordinator

The Civil Rights Investigator is responsible for conducting prompt thorough and impartial investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct gender-based discrimination harassment retaliation and other civil rights violations under Title IX Title VI Title VII and CSU Executive Orders. This role involves developing investigative plans interviewing parties and witnesses collecting and analyzing evidence and preparing clear well-documented reports with factual findingsall while ensuring due process and supporting a safe equitable campus environment.

The position also collaborates with campus partners to coordinate supportive measures assists with intake and informal resolution processes and helps prepare cases for hearings. The Investigator applies a trauma-informed and equity-minded approach and works closely with the Title IX Coordinator and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and University policies.

• Conduct prompt equitable and impartial investigations into complaints of sexual harassment sexual assault dating/domestic violence stalking and discrimination or harassment based on sex gender identity race disability or other protected categories.
• Develop and implement comprehensive investigative plans including identifying witnesses drafting interview questions and collecting relevant documentation and evidence.
• Interview complainants respondents and witnesses using a trauma-informed and neutral approach.
• Analyze evidence and apply relevant University policies and CSU Executive Orders to make factual findings and determine policy violations.
• Prepare clear well-documented investigation reports that outline the evidence analysis and factual determinations.
• Maintain accurate and complete records throughout the investigative process in compliance with applicable laws and institutional standards.
• Facilitate informal resolution processes when appropriate and exercise sound judgment in determining appropriate resolution pathways.
• Support or lead other institutional investigation processes as assigned.
• Provide investigation assistance to Human Resources or conduct investigations relating to other CSU policies as needed.
• Collaborate and consult with leadership regularly to monitor and manage complaints of sexual misconduct sexual harassment gender-related violence including stalking and intimate partner violence and protected class discrimination and harassment and related retaliation to ensure an efficient and effective response to reports and complaints.
• In collaboration with leadership identify potential supportive measures for the parties involved in the investigation process.
• Provide information to students employees and others regarding the CSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination Harassment Retaliation Sexual Misconduct Dating and Domestic Violence and Stalking CSU Nondiscrimination Policy.
• Develop materials to improve transparency and efficiency related to the Title IX process.
• Develop and maintain relationships and clear lines of communication with campus and community partners.
• Collaborate with on and off campus resources including law enforcement and victim services in resolving complaints and work with leadership and other campus partners to ensure that the Universitys processes responses and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Remain knowledgeable of federal and state laws and regulations and trends within higher education related to sexual misconduct harassment and other discriminatory practices.
• As needed assist in creating and facilitating training/presentations to students student groups staff and faculty regarding the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy best practices related to the investigation process and other related presentations and trainings.
• Provide resource referrals to students faculty and staff involved in investigations.
• Actively foster and maintain a climate that is supportive of students and respectful of difference.
• Cultivate relationships with campus stakeholders (e.g. faculty students and staff).
• Continuously identify and integrate best practices in the investigation arena into knowledge base and practice.
• Stay abreast of current movements in the field of investigations by participating in conferences workshops etc.
• Build relationships with colleagues at peer institutions; review current literature and research; participate in local regional and/or national professional associations and organizations.
• Serve on appropriate committees or workgroups as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience:Two years experience conducting impartial and thorough discrimination and/or retaliation investigations in the employment or higher education context preparing detailed investigation reports; and working knowledge of Title IX and its implementing regulations.

• Advanced degree in public administration public health behavioral science legal field or similar or Juris Doctorate.
• Three or more years of experience conducting civil rights investigations in a higher education environment.
• Three or more years of experience conducting Title IX Title VII and/or Student Conduct investigations.
• Completion of Title IX Investigator training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Title IX California employment and anti-discrimination laws.
• Familiarity with CSU policies related to workplace complaints and/or investigations.

• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws.
• Understanding of the higher education environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate policy information clearly concisely and accurately.
• Ability to write grammatically correct logical reports that address complex and sensitive issues.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse campus community.
• Ability to provide impartial consultation to involved parties and witnesses.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the organization.
• Tact diplomacy and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential matters.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to plan organize and manage work in diverse and demanding situations.
• Ability to manage multiple investigations simultaneously and meet required timelines.
• Ability to develop and deliver in-person training to adult learners with varying backgrounds knowledge and skills.
• Strong ability to apply standard theories principles and practices to develop sound conclusions and recommendations.

• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
• Must be able to travel as needed.

California State University Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors 16 masters programs 7 post-graduate credentials a doctorate in education and serves more than 10000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation addition U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the Wests No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

Clery Act Disclosure

Pursuant to theJeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Actthe annual security report (ASR) is now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle Turlock CA 95382.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race religion color ancestry age disability genetic information gender gender identity gender expression marital status medical condition national origin sex sexual orientation covered veteran status or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised 7/21/17 as a condition of employment.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at . California Relay Service is available at voice and a federal contractor we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at:Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

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