Equal Opportunity Investigator

About the role

The Equal Opportunity Investigator supports UNT System. They receive, triage, and resolve allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and related retaliation. Responsibilities include conducting formal EO investigations, delivering EO/TIX training, serving as a hearing officer, and issuing strategic recommendations on policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Performs discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and related retaliation investigations.
• Functions as an office point of contact for inquiries and walk-ins.
• Consults with leadership as needed to respond to consultations, prepare investigation plans, and make final determinations in investigations.
• Defends findings.
• Reviews all related policies for compliance and submits necessary revisions and recommended best practices.
• Works collaboratively with the campus Title IX Coordinators, Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs, Student Affairs, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Maintains knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, UNT System regulations, and campus policies.
• Updates and monitors EO/TIX training materials and website content for accuracy.
• Travels to UNT System entities as needed and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Human Resources, or a related field and four years of professional related experience.
• Demonstrated formal EO/TIX investigation skills, investigation report writing, and Title IX adjudication and resolution experience.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations related to EO, ADAA, FMLA, and DOL programs.
• Experience with Title IX compliance, sex-based discrimination, and investigation methodology.
• Strong training development, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Problem solving, critical thinking skills, and conflict resolution experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently.
• Fact finding/investigatory skills, precision listening ability, analytical ability, and independent decision making related to applicable laws and policies.
• Knowledge of state and federally mandated reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Required License/Registration/Certifications: None specified.

Skills

• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations related to EO, ADAA, FMLA, and DOL programs.
• Experience with Title IX compliance, sex-based discrimination, and investigation methodology.
• Strong training development, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Problem solving, critical thinking skills, and conflict resolution experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently.
• Factual investigative skills, precision listening ability, analytical ability, and independent decision making related to applicable laws and policies.
• Knowledge of state and federally mandated reporting requirements.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit – and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.