University Investigator and Title IX Compliance Specialist
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The University Investigator and Title IX Specialist is responsible for managing and conducting impartial investigations and resolutions related to Title IX and gender-based violence matters in compliance with federal state and institutional policies. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the universitys adherence to Title IX Title VII the Clery Act VAWA and other applicable regulations. The investigator will conduct prompt and thorough investigations including interviewing involved parties collecting and securing relevant documentation and analyzing findings to prepare a comprehensive and unbiased investigative report.
In addition to investigative responsibilities this role involves assessing and offering appropriate supportive and protective measures for involved parties and collaborating with university stakeholders to uphold compliance and promote a fair impartial campus environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree and experience conducting investigations
- Demonstrated judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information
- Demonstrated skills in the areas of conflict resolution problem solving techniques interviewing and investigation
- Demonstrated ability to use analytical skills and the ability to assess and negotiate complex highly sensitive situations; exceptional critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information evaluate results and facilitate resolution of difficult challenges including the ability to handle issues of complex and extreme sensitivity
- Demonstrated skills in writing concise logical analytical reports to convey complex issues
- Ability to maintain neutrality and work under stress
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and success in working with diverse constituencies both domestic and international to support an inclusive campus environment
- Strong and effective interpersonal skills
- The ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual need
- Ability to work as part of a university-wide community to resolve complaints in a neutral and sensitive manner
- Ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with staff at all levels at the university
- Ability to read and interpret complex legal documents
- Demonstrated training experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate degree or Masters degree in a related field
- Experience in an office of discrimination and harassment prevention or compliance is highly preferred
- Professional experience conducting investigations in a university setting
- Title IX Investigator training certification
- Demonstrated experience presenting information and concepts to groups of individuals through workshops and meetings
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience with a salary range up to $81000 per year
Hours per week
40
Review Date
January 5 2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
This position may beprominently onsite during the training/onboarding period then may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of 3 days on site 2 days remote.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Marisela Garza at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Bank Secrecy Act
- Bioinformatics
- Fraud
- Genetics
- Interviewing
- Law Enforcement
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Writing Skills
About Company
About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
