Student Conduct Investigator

Classification Title:

Student Conduct Investigator

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience.

Job Description:

Conduct investigations

• Conducts investigations for allegations of sexual harassment, including sexual assault, fondling, quid pro quo harassment, stalking, dating violence, and domestic violence.

• Investigate student conduct concerns regarding alleged student and/or organizational behavior in support of SCCR student conduct process.

• Investigate claims of discrimination and harassment involving students, employees, and affiliates in a timely and professional manner including but not limited to interviewing witnesses, identifying, obtaining, and analyzing relevant evidence, making credibility assessments, conducting complex analyses under relevant legal standards, and producing high-quality investigation reports that will be forwarded to appropriate partners for adjudication.

• Conduct prompt and thorough investigations, acts as an impartial fact finder in the investigation process and works with departmental personnel in reviewing investigative findings.

• Represent the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution with professionalism and maintaining professional standards, in all interactions

Write investigative reports

• Compile investigative findings in a comprehensive, fact-based report, clarifying report findings, and securely document and maintain investigative materials

• Prepare and create clear, consistent, and accurate reports that reasonably reflect the facts identified during investigations

• Ensure reasonable timelines for investigations are upheld and maintain documentation according to records retention schedules using a case management system to ensure compliance

Process assessment and development

• Monitor the Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution Office response and investigation of complaints alleging Non-Title IX and behavioral violations.

• Develop streamlined practices and procedures to ensure a compliant, transparent, and consistent Non-Title IX investigative process is operationalized

• Ensure that investigations are completed in a timely manner to ensure that appropriate due process is afforded

• Follow the requirements of all federal and state laws and regulations (including Title IX) and applicable University regulations and policies

• Maintain detailed and thorough records of all reports, complaints, investigations, and resolutions

Responsible for compliance oversight

• Assist with oversight of regulatory compliance related to records created and maintained through the investigation processes within the Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution team.

• Ensure adherence to federal and state laws, regulations, and institutional policies

• In collaboration with other investigators, work to implement and oversee both compliant processes and associated records

• Collect, analyze, and maintain data related to Non-Title IX and student conduct investigations and utilize information to inform decision-making, identify areas for improvement, and prepare required reports for regulatory agencies

 

Administrative Leadership & Coordination

• Develop systematic approaches to enhance business processes and operations to align with strategic goals and objectives; Guide development of strategic plan and goals relevant to the area; provide general direction and leadership for goal accomplishment

• Responsible for developing, maintaining, disseminating, and enforcing policies, procedures, and guidelines for areas of responsibility

• Interpret and ensure compliance with departmental and University policies, guidelines, and other relevant regulations

• Manage technology, information systems, and corresponding data utilized for investigation processes

 

Develop reports, handle special projects, tasks, and other duties as assigned

• Serve on Division of Student Life or University of Florida committees as needed

 

Criminal Background Check Required. 

Expected Salary:

$61,000-$70,000

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience.

Preferred:

Education & Experience

• Experience in Title IX, Investigations, and/or Student Conduct, preferably within an institution of higher education
• Experience conducting investigative interviews
• Experience with trauma-informed investigations

Skills
• Effectively communicate complex information to various audiences and stake