Equity & Title IX Investigator

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Department:

Equity & Title IX

Time Type:

Full time

Work Modality:

Union:

Job Description:

Summary:

The Investigator is responsible for managing the day-to-day responsibilities associated with the University’s Equity and Title IX Office. Working under the overall supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Equity and Title IX Coordinator, the Investigator will have primary responsibility for investigating and producing comprehensive reports regarding complaints of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct and retaliation by students, faculty or staff.  This includes interviewing parties and witnesses, collecting evidence, and drafting high quality investigation reports and documents within established timelines, and making finding of facts to resolve complaints, in accordance with the University’s discrimination policy.  The Equity and Title IX Investigator will also participate in assessing incoming reports and complaints, making recommendations regarding supportive measures, and assist in implementing training and education focused on Title VII, Title VI, Title IX, VAWA, the ADA and other federal and/or local civil rights laws.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assessment and Investigation: Initial assessment includes collaborating in reviewing reports and complaints in a timely manner to ensure a prompt response and evaluating the need for supportive measures, assistance and resources for individuals engaged in the process. Conduct prompt and thorough investigations, including development of an investigation plan, drafting notice of investigations and other essential correspondence, identifying and interviewing witnesses, gathering information and data, keeping accurate and thorough records and notes of the investigation process, applying the policy, and preparing a detailed report with an analysis,  and a finding based on a preponderance of the evidence, where the policy calls for the investigator to make a finding.  Responsible for managing all communications with parties, advisors and witnesses. Assures compliance with timelines, acts as an impartial party, maintains a high level of confidentiality and discretion, and ensures a prompt, fair and neutral process for all parties. As the assigned investigator in cases of complaints alleging all forms of discrimination as defined by federal and local law, and all forms of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual violence and dating and domestic violence, the incumbent completes complex investigations with a a great deal of independence with respect to the day-to-day tasks that must be completed.

• Training, Outreach and Education: Assist in the development and implementation of educational materials and training for faculty, staff and students regarding compliance with Title VII, Title VI, Title IX, VAWA, the ADA and other federal and local laws and regulations, and assist in outreach activities designed to communicate the responsibilities of the Equity and Title IX Office, as time may permit.

• Monitor legal developments and best practices: Stay abreast of developments in law, policy and best practices related to employment and education discrimination and harassment and investigation processes. Engage in required trainings to ensure skills and knowledge are current.

• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.

• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.

• Building and Supporting Teams.

• Championing Customer Needs.

• Developing Plans.

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