Investigation and Prevention Specialist
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Fullerton, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title | Investigation and Prevention Specialist |
Classification | Administrator I |
Auto Req. ID | 558917 |
Salary Range | Classification Range $4135 - $12288 per month (Hiring range depending on qualifications not anticipated to exceed $7400 - $8800 per month) |
Work Schedule | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Why CSUF | California State University Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success academic excellence and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching research and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement career success and economic mobility. |
Department | The Office for Civil Rights and Equity within the Division of Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as the Investigation and Prevention Specialist (Administrator I) and advance our ongoing commitment to foster and maintain a campus environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. We are searching for a driven proactive and ethically minded individual to assist with the prevention and investigation of all forms of discrimination harassment sexual misconduct sexual exploitation dating violence domestic violence stalking and retaliation. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude an active energetic mind and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity openness flexibility integrity and kindness. |
Duties and Responsibilities | Reporting to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Senior Civil Rights Investigator the Investigation and Prevention Specialist is responsible for implementing prevention and education programming as well as assisting with timely thorough and impartial investigations into alleged violations of the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy including sexual misconduct sexual exploitation dating violence domestic violence stalking retaliation and discrimination and harassment based on age disability gender gender identity gender expression genetic information marital status medical condition nationality pregnancy or related conditions race or ethnicity (including color caste or ancestry) religion or religious creed sex (including sex stereotyping or sex characteristics) sexual orientation and veteran or military status. The Investigation and Prevention Specialist will contribute to both the Prevention and Education Team and Investigations Team within the Office for Civil Rights and Equity. The Investigation and Prevention Specialist will create training materials for specific campus subpopulations; implement and assess presentations interactive workshops and online and in-person trainings for both students and employees; develop educational events for critical awareness months; contribute to an annual full-day violence prevention conference; assist with prompt thorough and impartial investigations into alleged violations of the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy; create organize edit and redact investigation files as appropriate; assist in departmental efforts related to internal and external audits and the fulfillment of document requests; maintain updated documentation of investigation practices; manage all procedures according to applicable privacy laws and CSU policy; and complete other investigation and resolution tasks as assigned. The Investigation and Prevention Specialist will serve as a co-investigator for civil rights investigations into alleged violations of the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy and may serve as a sole investigator for some this capacity the Investigation and Prevention Specialist will: schedule interviews with parties and witnesses; gather and organize evidence; ensure parties rights are upheld throughout all investigation processes; ensure a well-documented investigative process by maintaining timely accurate and thorough records and notes of all investigatory steps; maintain up-to-date records in the case management database; prepare detailed accurate written reports; make findings on policy violations when applicable (including credibility determinations and an analysis of the evidence); and summarize the investigatory process at live hearings when applicable. The Investigation and Prevention Specialist will also review and prepare case files maintain updated templates and materials and coordinate and assist with relevant investigation unit tasks. Responsible for the development facilitation and assessment of educational programming and annual trainings for all students fraternities sororities Division I Athletics sports clubs residential communities student organizations identified employees and student staff and underserved populations. The Investigation and Prevention Specialists prevention and education responsibilities also include maintaining effective relationships supporting and advising peer educators and collecting and analyzing data to make recommendations for program improvements. The Investigation and Prevention Specialist must remain well-informed on Title IX Title VI Title VII and related laws campus and CSU systemwide policies and best practices for prevention and education programming as well as conducting trauma-informed and compliant investigations. Other duties as assigned. |
Inclusive Leadership Statement | Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable: What doesinclusive leadership mean to you. A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective. A description of how issues of inclusivityhave impacted you personally or professionally. |
Essential Qualifications | Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university. A minimum of two years of full-time professional experience in Title VI Title VII or Title IX related types of civil rights investigations or other related work for an educational institution. Demonstrated ability to plan develop coordinate and organize educational programs and activities. Exceptional communication facilitation and interpersonal skills. Ability to advise students individually and in groups on program planning and development. Ability to acquire knowledge of relevant campus procedures. Ability to be impartial and project impartiality as well as establish rapport with various community members. Demonstrated ability to exercise superior judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential communications. Demonstrated commitment to serving a diverse population with cultural competence and sensitivity as well as the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies including staff students faculty administrators and third parties with diplomacy and tact. Possession of strong organization and analytical skills. Ability to handle a significant caseload and manage multiple deadlines. Ability to build positive relationships and establish collaborative partnerships across the university. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. |
Preferred Qualifications | Masters degree from an accredited college or university. Three years of experience as a Title VI Title VII Title IX or civil rights investigator. Completed training and/or current certification in conducting investigations for allegations of discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. Experience working with in a higher education environment. Experience with and/or knowledge of California and/or CSU civil rights investigation procedures. |
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Benefits at a Glance |
See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information. |
Additional Information | California State University Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students staff administrators and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race sex color ethnicity national origin or any other protected status. As of January 1 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21 2017. This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required. Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool. If you are applying for a staff position please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant Teaching Associate Instructional Student Assistant or Student Assistant position. Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process. Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. California State University Fullerton is not currently sponsoring anynewH-1B petitions for staff management or faculty positions. |
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