Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity & OutreachInvestigator
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Job Location:
Worcester, MA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 82600 - 102000
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB TITLE
Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity & Outreach/InvestigatorLOCATION
WorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME
Equal Opportunity & OutreachDIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Senior Director of Equal Opportunity & Outreach the Assistant Director/Investigator conducts investigations handles resolutions and plays a lead role in meeting the Universitys training and education obligations under Title IX Title VI Title VII and other federal or state civil rights laws.With case-related guidance the Investigator is responsible for their caseload partnering with school designees throughout the investigative process conducting legally sufficient investigations meeting established timelines and treating all constituents engaged in the complaint process with sensitivity and addition the Assistant Director conducts annual trainings with key stakeholders around civil rights.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
- Investigates complaints of sexual misconduct sexual harassment gender-related violence including stalking and intimate partner violence and protected class discrimination and harassment involving faculty staff undergraduate and graduate students. Acts as a neutral party in the investigation and provides a detailed unbiased report regarding the findings of the investigation. Produces written reports collects data and keeps careful documentation of Civil Rights complaints.
- Develops and conducts trainings with an emphasis on a train-the-trainer approach whenever appropriate. Actively fosters and maintains a climate that is supportive and respectful to students faculty staff and the public.
- Partners with other offices schools and units to develop an effective and sustainable education program. Continuously identifies and works with assigned managers and other relevant stakeholders to integrate best practices in Civil Rights investigation and informal complaint resolution into the campus knowledge base and practice.
- Maintains knowledge of current changed and pending state and federal laws regulations and trends in the areas of investigations Office of Civil Rights equal employment opportunity discrimination harassment and other related topics.
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required; masters degree highly preferred
- Additional advanced degree in psychology criminal justice student affairs or a related field is desirable
- 35 years of experience conducting investigations on issues of discrimination harassment or sexual violence in higher education human resources or other civil rights-based positions; preference given to candidates with Title IX investigation experience
Salary Grade 9: $82600 $102000 per year (depending on experience)
Salary is based on related experience expertise and internal equity; generally new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Required Experience:
Director
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