Case Investigator

Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for a full-time Case Investigator in the Office of Title IX and Protected Rights.

About the role

The Case Investigator conducts prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations into allegations of protected rights violations or other University policy or Code of Conduct violations. This role develops and executes comprehensive investigative plans, gathers and analyzes relevant information and evidence, interviews involved parties, and applies applicable policies to ensure fair and equitable outcomes. The investigator prepares detailed written reports summarizing findings and supports the office’s efforts in maintaining accurate records, reporting trends, and identifying areas of concern within the campus community. The position also contributes to policy and procedure review to ensure legal compliance and alignment with best practices, manages special projects, and supports broader University compliance initiatives. Through training, outreach, and educational programming, the role promotes awareness of protected rights and fosters a safe and compliant campus environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations by developing investigative plans, identifying and interviewing parties, gathering and assessing relevant information and evidence, and applying relevant policies.
• Prepare comprehensive written reports of investigative findings.
• Support the Office of Protected Rights and Title IX by maintaining database records, assisting in the development of reports, trend assessments, and identifying areas of concern in the campus environment.
• Assist with the review of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the law and alignment with best practices.
• Manage special projects for the Office of Protected Rights and Title IX and/or University Compliance.
• Provide compliance training, educational programming, and outreach regarding protected rights to the campus community through effective engagement strategies with faculty, staff, and students.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and three (3) years of experience investigating allegations of misconduct, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Experience working in higher education or administration in K-12 schools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor.
• Experience investigating allegations of discrimination, violations of policy or code(s) of conduct.

Skills

• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to federally protected rights.
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult and sensitive employee situations with refined judgment while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to data privacy laws and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, ongoing cases and a complex caseload.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff, faculty, and students in academic and administrative departments and offices.
• Knowledge of the Maxient case management system.

Pay

Salary range: $52,100.00 (minimum) – $70,300.00 (midpoint).

Schedule

Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.