General Information
| Job Description | EEO REPR 4 | Working Title | Title IX Investigator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004635 | Grade | 23 |
| Department Name | Office of Title IX - D01326 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. |
Custom Scope
| Technical leader who provides guidance to all levels within the organization, utilizing specialized diversity/affirmative action/equal employment opportunity expertise within area of responsibility to resolve highly complex issues. Internal and external contacts often pertain to significant diversity/affirmative action/equal employment opportunity programs. Normally receives little direction on assignments. May serve in a lead capacity, providing guidance to other professionals in department. |
Department Custom Scope
| Reporting to the Director/Title IX Coordinator, the Title IX Investigator is responsible for managing the day-to-day responsibilities associated with the University's Title IX investigations with a particular emphasis on investigating alleged cases of sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner domestic/dating violence, stalking and retaliation involving undergraduate, graduate students, faculty and staff at the University and its affiliates. The investigator will work closely with the University's Student Conduct and Academic Integrity Programs Office, Employee & Labor Relations Office and the Academic Personnel Office to conduct investigations of complaints of sexual violence and harassment. When a complaint is filed by a student, faculty or staff, the Title IX Investigator will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation, which includes: identifying and interviewing witnesses, gathering and securing relevant documentation, and identifying other information that would be helpful to the Hearing Panel. The investigator acts as a neutral party fact finder and produces a detailed, unbiased, evidence-based report to determine if a policy violation has occurred. The investigative report will also be submitted to the Hearing Panel in cases where a party has exercised his/her appeal rights. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Juris Doctorate, Master of Social Work or an advanced degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology or Forensic Psychology. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Applies advanced equal employment opportunity concepts to the development of training curriculum and may assist with organization diversity training. | 5 |
| Recommends improvements in business processes to increase institutional effectiveness and attainment of diversity goals. | 10 |
Works collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups and in multi-cultural settings to investigate and resolve grievances on highly complex issues.
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35 |
Interacts with internal and external managers.
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10 |
| Applies advanced analytic skills to produce impartial, evidence-based reports based on investigation of allegations of sexual violence and sexual harassment. Performs advanced sexual harassment and sexual assault analyses. | 35 |
| Applies advanced Title IX, Campus Save Act and VAWA concepts to the development of training curriculum to assist the University in response to reports of sexual violence and sexual harassment. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates advanced judgment and technical experience in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions and developing recommendations. | Required |
| Demonstrates advanced knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action programs and applies it to the completion of diverse equal employment opportunity assignments. | Preferred |
| In-depth knowledge of applicable state and federal laws as they pertain to employment and EEO requirements. | Preferred |
| Possesses advanced level skills required to gather, organize and perform analyses on diverse equal employment opportunity/affirmative action programs and initiatives. Presents findings and makes recommendations that are significant to a department or unit, both verbally and in writing. | Preferred |
| Has in-depth knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; knowledge of functional area and understands how work may impact other areas. | Preferred |
| Demonstrates advanced level of political and organizational acumen. | Required |
| Knowledge of complexities surrounding sexual violence and sexual harassment cases in a college setting, including experience conducting investigations in a sensitive and confidential manner. | Required |
| Familiarity with campus dynamics and civil rights laws and regulations. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of trauma informed interviewing techniques. Ability to conduct trauma informed interviews. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge and/or skill to gather, organize and perform analysis on sexual violence, sexual harassment and VAWA programs and initiatives. Presents findings and makes recommendations that are significant to a department or unit, both verbally and in writing. | Required |
| In-depth knowledge of applicable state and federal laws related to sexual violence and sexual harassment. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must pass a background check. | Required |
| Travel may be required to attend university training, seminars, conferences and meetings. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |