Civil RightsTitle IX Investigator
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Civil Rights/Title IX InvestigatorJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Equal Opportunity InvestigatorJob Duties:
The Civil Rights/Title IX Investigator supports the universitys compliance with equal opportunity and civil rights policies including Title IX and other civil rights laws such as Title VI and Title VII. The Investigatorassistsin responding to and resolving complaints of discrimination and discriminatory harassment including sexual harassment sexual misconduct and sex/gender-related violence (including stalking and intimate partner violence). This position also serves as a primary investigator on student Title IX complaints and is charged with conducting neutral thorough and prompt investigations.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Assesses allegation criteria reviews complaints and communicates pertinent investigation activity and information to affiliated stakeholders
- Provides consultative services to affiliated entities regarding ongoing investigations
- Collaborates with various legal bodies to adhere to legal requests and negotiate resolutions
- Completes legal investigations including interviews document reviews and report preparation and writing specific to complex sensitive and high-profile discrimination complaints filed with the Institution
Key Job Responsibilities:
Investigation
- Receive and provide a caring response toinitialreports of discrimination and discriminatory harassment including allegations of sexual harassment sexual misconduct and sex/gender-related violence including stalking and intimate partner violence as well as reports of retaliation
- Conduct a promptequitableand impartial administrative investigation into complaints of discrimination includingidentifyingand interviewing parties andidentifying gathering and assessing information relevant to the investigation; apply relevant policies and recommend findings of fact in individual cases
- Exercise judgmentregardingthe resolution of discrimination complaints
- Support and/or coordinate interim measures for parties in a discrimination complaint investigation
- Consult with the other University officesincluding the Office of Legal Affairs Dean of Students Office University Housing and Human Resourcesasappropriate inthe resolution of a complaint
- Craft well-written detailed investigative reports
- Present findings before a hearing committee when applicable
- Actively foster andmaintaina climate that is supportive of students faculty and staff and respectful of differences
- Display strong and effective interpersonal skillsdemonstratedby the ability to listen well and convey sensitivity to and respect for individual needs
Community Outreach and Collaboration
- Serve on UWMs Title IX Working Group
- Address and respond to questions from faculty staff and studentsregardingUW-Milwaukees procedures for addressing allegations of discrimination and discriminatory harassment including sexual misconduct sexual harassment and retaliation
- Attend professional development and training as directed
- Provide trainingregardingrelevant policies and processes
- Promote awareness and educational events and activities related to equal opportunity Title IX Title VI and Title VII policies as requested
- Serve on University committees as requested
- Other Duties as Assigned
Required Qualifications
- Two or more years of professional experience conducting investigations of any of the following: student conduct criminal justice law police or private investigations and/or investigations conducted by an office of discrimination and harassment or an equivalent combination of professional experience and advanced education
- Proven ability to present verbal and written information in a clear and concise manner to both individuals and groups
Preferred Qualifications
- Juris doctor (JD) or advanced degree in Student Affairs Criminal Justice or a related field (e.g. criminology social work sociology)
- Completion of civil rights and/or Title IX investigator training
- Experience conducting Title IX investigations or civil rights/discrimination investigations in an educational setting
- Working knowledge of laws related to Title IX and gender discrimination and retaliation such as Title IX Clery VAWA CampusSaVE and Wis. Stat. 36.11(22)
Compensation:
$65000 - $68000
Application Instructions:
Complete application materials must includea cover letter and detailed resumeaddressing educational and professional level work experience as it relates to all minimum and preferred qualifications.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable toascertainfrom a candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Apply electronically by the application deadline date ofFebruary15 2026.Questions about this position should be directed to Angelee Vang at.
Additional Information:
- This position doesnotoffer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
- Selected candidates willbe requiredto completeanI-9form to verify eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Hybrid work arrangements may be available. Primary work will be conducted on the UW-Milwaukee campus with remote work requests considered after theinitialtraining period. Details will be discussed during the interview process.
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For theUWMAnnual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or call UWMs Dean of Students Office Student Union 345 at for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Key Skills
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Bank Secrecy Act
- Bioinformatics
- Fraud
- Genetics
- Interviewing
- Law Enforcement
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Writing Skills
