Civil Rights Investigator

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ownership over assigned cases in which the incumbent represents the institution in conducting comprehensive investigations concerning alleged discrimination and harassment, including initial inquiries;
• Preparing and filing complaint forms;
• Preparing for and conducting interviews;
• Reviewing related documents including police reports and student and employment records;
• Analyzing facts based on legal and policy standards;
• Making findings and binding conclusions;
• Preparing thorough and unbiased investigative reports;
• Serving as a witness at any resulting administrative hearings.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

• Excellent analytical abilities and writing skills;
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state nondiscrimination laws (Title IX, Title VII, Title VI, ADA, Section 504, EEO);
• Ability to independently manage complex and sensitive investigations;
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with senior leadership, legal counsel, faculty, staff, and students;
• Ability to interpret University policies and provide expert guidance to administrators;
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain neutrality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required;
• Eight (8) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• J.D.
• Decision-maker or Hearing Officer experience;
• Higher education experience.

Compensation

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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