Title IX & EEO Investigator
Huntsville, AL - USA
Job Summary
Characteristic Duties
INVESTIGATION OF HARASSMENT AND/OR DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
Investigates allegations of harassment discrimination sexual misconduct and retaliation based on race color religion national origin sex gender identity pregnancy age disability veteran status genetic information and any other basis protected by law from inception to findings. This includes creating an investigative plan conducting and memorializing witness interviews making credibility assessments evaluating evidence summarizing findings and making appropriate and necessary recommendations.
Collects sensitive and confidential information and documentation from appropriate sources.
Retains and stores investigative communications notes reports documents images recordings and other evidentiary records for all reports complaints inquiries assessments and investigations.
Prepares concise detailed written investigative summaries and reports that accurately reflects findings of fact processing evidentiary review and conclusions.
Provides timely reports and updates regarding the status of Title IX & EEO reports assigned complaints and investigations in process to the. Title IX/EEO Coordinator.
Develops and maintains expertise in all subject areas related to sex and other protected statuses covered by civil rights and discrimination laws including investigations nondiscrimination harassment and retaliation laws policies best practices strategies resources initiatives and compliance.
PREVENTION AND TRAINING
Develops implements delivers and manages comprehensive training programs for students faculty and staff related to relevant federal and state laws and UAH antidiscrimination policies prohibiting harassment discrimination and retaliation.
Partners with campus departments to foster a culture of respect through ongoing prevention and education initiatives.
Supports the Title IX/EEO Coordinator in monitoring and assessing athletics compliance with Title IX including participation opportunities financial assistance and treatment and equity of athletic programs.
Assists with training to athletics staff and coaches on Title IX responsibilities and best practices.
Engages with the Title IX/EEO Coordinator to identify and address any systemic patterns deviations and irregularities that suggest or substantiate discriminatory conduct or results.
EXECUTIVE SUPPORT
Assists with the preparation and maintenance of statistical demographic and subject matter data related to harassment and discrimination complaints reports and trends. This includes being responsible for keeping thorough accurate and comprehensive records related to all assigned complaints and investigations.
Maintains privacy and ensures compliance with FERPA and other state federal and institutional student record policies.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree preferrable in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience
2-5 years of full-time verifiable relevant work experience conducting investigations
Knowledge of Title IX Title VII Title VI ADA Section 504 and federal civil rights laws including case law and agency interpretation
Experience conducting complex legal analysis reaching legally sound determinations and producing high-quality concise logical written work products
Familiarity with witness interview credibility evaluation and investigation techniques
Must be able to take initiative and independently organize prioritize and carry out detailed work under time constraints
Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information in an ethical impartial manner
Ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual needs
Desired Qualifications
J.D. or another advanced degree in criminal justice social work or a similarly related field is preferred
Ability to exercise a high level of discretion and good judgment and quickly establish credibility with a broad range of constituents is desired
Experience conducting sensitive and confidential discrimination and/or employment investigations in a university or corporate setting is preferred
Experience investigating cases of sexual and interpersonal violence is strongly preferred
Experience with alternative dispute resolution practices is preferred
Experience interpreting federal state and local equal opportunity and nondiscrimination laws and regulations including Title IX Title VII Title VI FERPA Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Action Violence Against Women Act and other applicable laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination harassment or retaliation is strongly preferred
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