Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Investigative Specialist

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Working Title:

Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Investigative Specialist

Institution:

St. Cloud State University

Classification Title:

Investigation Specialist

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

St. Cloud

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$31.92 - $47.05

Job Description

This position is responsible for supporting and managing the day-to-day operations of the Office of Institutional Equity and Access to ensure institutional compliance as well as participate in activities and efforts to build and sustain a safe and equitable campus that is free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions), national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by university policy or local, state, or federal law. This includes investigating alleged violations of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization of 2013 (“VAWA”), the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (“Campus SaVE”), the Jeanne Clery Act and other related federal and state laws across the state of Minnesota and the Minnesota State System (e.g., Sec. 135A.15 MN). 
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Equity and Inclusion & Title IX Coordinator, this position performs complex, technical, and confidential duties and functions independently within the guidelines of the University’s personnel policies and regulations in consultation with the Vice President/Title IX Coordinator. It also exercises considerable judgment and initiative in planning, organizing, and completing assignments. 

Note: The position is open until filled, and applications will be reviewed immediately. For best consideration, please apply by August 22, 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS
1. Serves as a Title IX Investigator by investigating and helping to ensure timely resolution of assigned reports of sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking involving members in and external to the campus community, in addition to complaints relative to a protected class within the University system. At the supervisor's direction, the Vice President of Equity and Inclusion & Title IX Coordinator, assistant, and/or support investigative needs relative to Human Resources (Board Policies 1C.01.1 & 1C.0.2), policy, or grievance issues, along with critical incidents where no formal complaint was received. 

• Investigate assigned cases in a timely manner, interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses, and locate, assess, and compile evidence and other relevant information.

• Produce clear, well-written, comprehensive reports of investigative processes and findings to be presented to the responsible campus or system office-based authority.

• Collaborates effectively with other University and Minnestate System departments, including the Office of General Counsel, the Office of Equity and Inclusion, the Office of Human Resources, the Dean of Students Office, Public Safety, Residential Life, etc. 

• In accordance with policy and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, coordinate investigative efforts with outside investigative authorities, as appropriate, and assist in developing cooperation between agencies.

2. Support the Office of Institutional Equity and Access and Vice President/Title IX Coordinator by providing subject-matter expertise on requirements of and compliance with Title IX, Title VII, VAWA, Campus SaVE, and related federal and state laws.

• Conduct preliminary and initial reviews of complaints and reports involving faculty, staff, students, and community members. Receive incident reports of discrimination and/or sex-based harassment, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence, sex-based stalking, and discrimination based on a protected class, and respond appropriately.

• Supports and responds to complaints and requests for service, including intake; adheres to proper data retaining requirements for documents; monitors and follows up on complaints and requests