Investigator, The Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity

The Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity is guided by the University of Denvers commitment to create and maintain an academic and work environment where its students faculty and staff are able to thrive free of harassment or discrimination. CREO helps to realize the Universitys commitment to and aspirations for development implementation execution and monitoring of the federal and state mandated EEO policies and programs. This also includes programmatic responsibilities such as supporting the Universitys Title VII and Title IX policies through prompt effective and remedial investigative responses to complaints of harassment and discrimination brought by students faculty staff and third parties and set forth in various university policies and guidelines.

Position Summary

The Investigator will conduct initial review and complete investigations of allegations of discrimination or harassment (including allegations of gender-based violence) involving faculty staff and students at the University of Denver. Investigations will include conducting a preliminary review of the complaint making determinations concerning the necessity for a formal investigation interviewing relevant individuals and reviewing documents or other evidence. Investigators are expected to understand which issues are appropriate for them to resolve on their own and which issues need to be referred to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator.

Investigators provide professional and technical support to the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity by assessing investigating and resolving discrimination and/or harassment complaints on the basis of sex gender marital status pregnancy race color ethnicity national origin genetic information age disability religion sexual orientation gender identity or expression or veteran status. This includes investigating alleged violations of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 including sexual assault domestic violence dating violence and stalking.

Investigators are a key partner in promoting DUs compliance with federal state and local law in the area of equal opportunity. The work requires sound judgment and skill in applying equal opportunity principles and prevailing legal standards to solve complex problems with decisive action.

This position is based in Denver but eligible for Telework as approved by supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Intake complaints and assess appropriate resolution process and procedural protocol to be followed.
• Investigate complaints of discrimination and harassment filed by students staff faculty or other individuals in compliance with federal state or local laws executive orders and University policies and procedures. Investigation duties will include but are not limited to: developing an investigation plan analyzing complaint to identify allegations interviewing complainant and respondents identifying and interviewing witnesses identifying and collecting relevant documentation appropriately documenting interviews and other investigation findings according to the CREO investigation process format and analyzing information investigation to determine findings.
• Conduct effective efficient thorough and impartial investigations while ensuring attention to detail and accuracy regarding facts relevance and investigation documentation.
• Provide consultation and education to students faculty and/or staff on discriminatory practices equity matters policies procedures and options for resolution of complaint matters.
• Draft Investigation Reports that include detailed written analysis and findings from complaint investigation in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws University policies and procedures and legal requirements and the CREO investigation requirements.
• Provide regular updates to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Deputy Title IX Coordinator and other CREO team members about case management approach status and progress.
• Maintain accurate and thorough investigatory records and reports of finding(s).
• Prepare materials for assist with and participate in appeals as necessary.
• Facilitate within specific time constraints informal resolution of discrimination harassment and gender-based violence complaints when appropriate. Document efforts and conclusion of informal resolution.
• Collaborate with University Counsel and Human Resources and Inclusive Communities (HRIC) with investigations involving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights as well as complaints raised by other applicable outside agencies organizations and constituencies.
• Review and participate in updates to University policies and procedures concerning discrimination harassment and gender-based violence to promote compliance with equal opportunity laws and regulations.
• Provide education and training to students faculty and staff on issues of prohibited harassment or discrimination including sexual harassment and sexual violence as assigned.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Universitys Inclusive Excellence Principles.
• Provide other services as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience working with EO principles contained within Title VI VII IX VAWA/SaVE ADA ADEA and other relevant anti-discrimination laws and regulations specific to higher education including FERPA and the Clery Act.
• Working knowledge of HR functions and ability to properly refer participants to the appropriate resource(s).
• Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to and interact with all levels of organizational staff.
• Basic knowledge of trauma-informed investigation practices.
• Basic knowledge of gender-based violence dynamics including sexual assault domestic violence dating violence and stalking sexual assault relationship violence and stalking.
• Ability to present findings and support the decision-making process in an objective manner by producing comprehensive and critical reports.
• Demonstrated ability to balance a demanding caseload while managing time effectively.
• Unquestionable integrity confidentiality and professionalism in a wide variety of situations.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills with training and/or experience in objective writing.
• Proficient level computer skills including use of database word processing spreadsheet and presentation applications.

Required Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience
• Bachelors degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree
• Prior experience working in higher education.
• Prior experience conducting civil rights investigations involving students and employees.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 position is based in Denver but eligible for Telework as approved by supervisor.

Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) January 22 2026.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 12.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $78000-$88000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.