Investigator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance

Required Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. university.
• Six months to 1 year working experience in civil rights law required.
• Demonstrated experience working with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
• Demonstrated understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
• Extensive clear and concise written and oral communication skills demonstrate excellent analysis and reasoning. A professional writing sample also will be required later in the hiring process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local laws and ability to advise on laws and regulations affecting HR practices (such as employment and civil rights law and corresponding regulations covering Title VII, Title IX, ADA, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, ADEA, and other civil rights laws/regulations).
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in use of desktop tools for word processing (i.e. Microsoft Word).

Special Requirement

• The position may require occasional travel to engage in professional development training opportunities.
• Occasional evening or weekend work.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated recent certification or training in Title IX and/or civil rights investigations (e.g., ATIXA, NACUA).
• Experience and facility with oral and visual presentations to small and large groups, in which there may be varying knowledge levels of the subject matter.
• Proficiency in the use of desktop tools for presentation, and email/calendar (i.e. Power Point, Outlook).
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: litigation, mediation and/or conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FERPA, Clery Act, trauma-informed interview techniques, and/or neurobiology of trauma.

Application and Position Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Libby Kleppe at libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights

• Regular salaried position. Pay level 5B. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

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