Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (DHR)/Title IX Investigator

Job No: 532939; 6/6/2024

DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION (DHR)/TITLE IX INVESTIGATOR  

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator I position.

The University:  California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system.  The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive.  

The Position: The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Title IX Officer/Office in responding and investigating Title IX and civil rights discrimination, harassment and related retaliation reports and complaints from students and employees and presenting related training. The incumbent also ensures that university policies, procedures, protocols, and practices are in compliance with Title VII, Title IX, ADA, 2022 Reauthorization of VAWA/Campus SaVE Act, and related state laws, such as FEHA and California State University policies. The incumbent will conduct prompt, thorough and objective investigations of and respond to reports/complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation related to legally protected status; and participate in addressing violations of Title IX, including implementing interim protective and supportive measures as required by CSU Policy; apply University policies, and ensure appropriate enforcement as necessary; design and conduct training programs for faculty, staff and students on related policies and procedures; partner with the Title IX Coordinator in implementing institutional Title IX and CSU Policy in relation to notification, training, website and communications to the campus community; and will maintain database for tracking reports/complaints and preparing regular reports.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field and three years of related experience required. The incumbent must also have experience developing and delivering training. The incumbent must have advanced knowledge of Word and PowerPoint; Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII, ADA, Title IX,VAWA, and other applicable laws and regulations; and of best practices as they relate to institutions of higher education compliance with Title IX and VAWA. The incumbent must have strong presentation skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The incumbent must have the ability to work collaboratively with the campus community; interpret and apply technical letters and CSU policies and procedures; use appropriate judgment when making decisions and recommendations; adapt presentations to target audiences; use Excel or HRIS at an intermediate level; prioritize work and meet deadlines;  maintain confidentiality; understanding of privacy laws and policies; prioritize work and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently;  analyze, evaluate and interpret policies; and to manage an ongoing and complex caseload of incidents and complaints. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the California State University. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University employees who may apply for the position.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

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