Civil Rights Investigator

Job Description

The Civil Rights Investigator plays a critical role in the universitys efforts to promote living learning and working environments free from discrimination and harassment. Reporting to the Director of Civil Rights Compliance the Civil Rights Investigator is responsible for responding to reports of discrimination under university nondiscrimination policies. The investigator carries out the role in a manner that complies with university procedures and applicable civil rights laws including Title IX Title VI and others.

The Civil Rights Investigator conducts thorough and impartial investigations and produces detailed and unbiased investigation reports. The Investigator develops and maintains close working partnerships with multiple university offices and divisions. The position assists in the coordination and provision of supportive measures for involved parties and refers reports to partners as appropriate. The position may assist in providing technical assistance to university leadership training and professional development and leading outreach activities related to discrimination. This position also provides onsite presence in the office at least three days per week (excluding time off and holidays) to respond to walk-ins and provide onsite meeting availability.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree
Demonstrated judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information
Demonstrated skills in the areas of conflict resolution interviewing and conducting investigation
Demonstrated ability to write concise logical analytical reports
The ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual needs
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with partners.

Preferred Qualifications

Juris Doctorate degree or Masters degree in a related field
Experience in an office of discrimination and harassment prevention or civil rights compliance is highly preferred
Ability to read and interpret complex legal documents
Professional experience conducting investigations in a university setting
Professional experience conducting workplace investigations
Demonstrated experience in applying federal civil rights laws including Title IX Title VII the ADA etc. to facts
Title IX Investigator training certification.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience with a salary range of $77000-$84000 per year

Hours per week

40

Review Date

August 17 2026

Additional Information

This position also provides onsite presence in the office at least three days per week (excluding time off and holidays) to respond to walk-ins and provide onsite meeting availability.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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.

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