Director of Investigations UCLA

• A JD degree
• Deep civil rights EEO Title IX and compliance expertise
• Proven people leadership experience
• Exceptional investigative writing and judgment
• The ability to navigate complex high-profile matters with empathy and accountability

• Consistently ranked among the nations top public universities
• Home to one of the countrys leading academic health systems
• Opportunity to build and shape a newly organized investigations function
• Significant campus-wide impact and executive visibility
• Outstanding professional development and benefits package

Another Sources clientUCLA is recruiting aDirector of Investigationsto join their Civil Rights Office team inLos Angeles California. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work remotely three days per week and on campus two days per week.Relocationassistanceis available for the right candidate.

Heresa little about UCLA and the Civil Rights Office:

Consistently ranked among the nations top public universities UCLA is home to more than47000 students world-renowned faculty and one of the most respected academic health systems in the country. UCLAs mission extends beyond academic excellenceit is deeply committed to fostering a community where students faculty staff patients and visitors can learn work and thrive in an environment grounded in dignity respect and belonging.

The UCLA Civil Rights Office plays a critical role in advancing that mission. The officeis responsible forresponding to reports of discrimination harassment and related retaliation while ensuring compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and University policies. Through investigations education outreach and collaboration across campus and UCLA Health the Civil Rights Office helps cultivate a culture of accountability equity and respect.

Learn more about the Civil Rights Office: this role:

This is an inaugural leadership position created as part of a broader organizational transformation within UCLAs Civil Rights Office. Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Civil Rights Officer Leora Freedman the Director of Investigations will have the opportunity to help shape and build systems processes and standards that will define the future of civil rights investigations at UCLA.

This role is ideal for a seasoned investigations leader who thrives in complex environments can balance empathy with accountability and is excited by the opportunity to build whileoperating. The Director will oversee a team ofapproximately 10-15investigators and compliance professionals while serving as a trusted advisor to campus leadership onhighly sensitivematters involving discrimination harassment retaliation and equal employment opportunity concerns.

Success in this role requires exceptional judgment emotional intelligence strong writing skills and the ability to effectively partner with stakeholders across a large and decentralized institution.

How you will spend your time

Investigation Leadership & Resolution (50%)

• Lead the intake assessment investigation and resolution of complaints involving discrimination harassment retaliation and related civil rights concerns across UCLA and UCLA Health.

• Provide strategic oversight of investigations governed by University of California anti-discrimination policies Title VI Title VII Title IX ADA Section 504 and related regulations.

• Ensure investigation reports are thorough well-written legally sound and completedin a timely manner.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to campus leaders Human Resources Academic Personnel Student Conduct Campus Counsel and other stakeholders on sensitive matters.

• Identifytrends and patterns in reports and investigations and recommend remediation strategies and preventative measures.

• Provide support consultation and problem-solvingassistanceto individuals navigating complaint processes.

People Leadership Operations & Compliance (35%)

• Lead mentor and develop a team of 10-15 investigators and compliance professionals.

• Oversee day-to-day office operations related to investigations case management reporting and documentation.

• Partner with leadership to develop and refine policies procedures and guidance related to investigations and civil rights compliance.

• Support institutional compliance efforts related to Title VI Title VII Title IX ADA and related federal and state requirements.

• Help strengthen case management systems data practices and operational processes that support effective investigations.

• Collect analyze and present investigation and compliance data to inform leadership decisions and organizational strategy.

Training Outreach & Strategic Advising (15%)

• Oversee the development and delivery of training programs related to equal employmentopportunity discrimination prevention harassment prevention and civil rights compliance.

• Assess campus-wide training needs andidentifyopportunities to strengthen awareness and risk mitigation efforts.

• Advise senior leaders on legal developments policy changes and emerging best practices.

• Foster productive relationships across campus and UCLA Health to promote accountability education and prevention.

• Support outreach initiatives designed to strengthen UCLAs culture of respect safety and inclusion.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

• Five or more years of management experience including supervising mentoring and developing professional staff.

• Significant experienceconducting and overseeing investigations involving Title VI Title VII Title IX ADA disability accommodations and/or equal employment opportunity matters.

• Expert knowledge of federal and state laws regulations case law and policies related to discrimination harassment retaliation and civil rights compliance.

• Demonstrated experience managing sensitive complex investigations involving multiple stakeholders.

• Exceptional written communication skills including experience drafting investigation reports and communicating complex findings.

• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate difficult conversations and high-conflict situations with professionalism and empathy.

• Experience developing and delivering training education and outreach programs.

• Demonstrated ability to design and manage effective administrative processes case management practices and compliance operations.

• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and their application within investigation settings.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and lead teams through evolving and complex workloads.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading investigations within higher education academic medical centers or similarly complex institutions.

• Experience overseeing large-scale civil rights compliance or equal opportunity programs.

• Familiarity with University of California policies and procedures.

• Experience implementing or enhancing case management and document management systems.

Whatsin it for you:

Theanticipatedsalary for this position is$175000- $185000annually.

UCLA offers one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in higher education. Employees enjoy robust medical dental and vision coverage from day one generous retirement benefits including pension and voluntary savings plans paid vacation and holidays professional development resources wellness programs educational assistance and access to the exceptional cultural recreational and academic resources of the nations #1 public university.

Learn more about UCLA benefits: include:

• Hybrid work arrangement (2 days onsite 3 days remote)

• Relocationassistanceavailable

• Access to UCLAs extensive professional development resources

• Opportunity to build and shape a newly organized investigations function

• Leadership role with significant campus-wide impact and visibility

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply directly at: writing sample will be requested from candidates advancing to the second round of interviews.

The interview process will include virtual and in-person interviews.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and University policy.

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation and Live Scan background check.

This position isdesignatedas a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The selected candidate must sign the Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse.

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