Senior Investigator

About the role

Please Note: Review of applications will begin on April 8, 2026. This position may be eligible to participate in the Cal State East Bay hybrid telecommute program subject to management approval.

Responsibilities

• Receive, document, and address in a timely manner inquiries from students, faculty, staff, administrators, and third parties regarding rights and responsibilities regarding conduct that may violate CSU policy or guidelines.
  • Offer and document supportive measures provided to impacted parties and rationale(s) when not provided.
  • Conduct comprehensive and thorough intakes and investigations related to discrimination, harassment (including sexual misconduct) and retaliation in a manner that supports engagement.
  • Use sound, trauma-informed investigative techniques to encourage engagement, interpret laws, apply policy definitions, analyze situations, and make logical determinations based on the applicable legal standard.
  • Use the case management system of record (e.g. Maxient, CaseIQ, CO Survey) to document all information relevant to concerns, incident reports, complaints, investigations, and corrective actions.
  • Provide timely, required notices and materials to complainants and respondents, including Notice of Investigation, Review of Evidence, Preliminary and Final Investigation Reports, Notice of Investigation Outcome, and Hearing and Appeal related notices as applicable.
  • Cook up and document pregnancy related modification requests, outcomes, and resolve disputes in a timely manner as they arise, working in collaboration with the university Accessibility Services unit.
  • Work with Hearing Officers to coordinate hearings, including the preparation and provision of all necessary documentation for a timely and expedient process.
• Develop and deploy training for students, faculty, staff, and administrators related to DHR, Title IX, Title VI, including sexual misconduct, mandated reporting, confidential resources, and awareness for prevention.
  • Ensure compliance with mandated training requirements.
  • Contribute to the dissemination of educational materials, including posters, brochures, and web-based materials to inform members of the campus community.
  • Analyze case management data and trends to identify opportunities for training and community remedies.
  • Collaborate with campus partners to provide preventive education to vulnerable and at-risk individuals and groups.
• Aid in preparing Civil Rights Implementation Plans, Reports, Annual CO Survey, and other requirements.
  • Attend Civil Rights Team meetings, 1:1s, and provide succinct analytical case status updates and next steps.
  • Attend CSU Systemwide meetings, trainings, conferences, and in-services.
  • Take personal responsibility for professional development in key subject matter areas, CO guidance, regulatory and policy changes, and trauma-informed case management.

Requirements

• Education: Juris Doctor degree, Masters degree in a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience investigating discrimination, harassment, and retaliation related to Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, or the Americans with Disabilities Act/Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Knowledge of current state and federal laws, regulations, and trends related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, and/or Americans with Disabilities Act/California Fair Employment and Housing Act.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to apply policy-based standards and procedures throughout a case, including intake, investigation, and determinations.
• Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication and concise analytical reports. Excellent investigative techniques that ensure thoroughness, objectivity, and a trauma-informed approach to sensitive, difficult, and complex problems. Excellent organizational and time management skills to ensure all active matters and commitments are addressed timely. Proven ability to develop effective, collaborative, inclusive working relationships with diverse individuals, groups, and departments. Ability to use a computer and case management software proficiently. Demonstrated commitment to the highest principles of integrity, ethics, and honesty.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience: Implementing Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, or a related area of administrative regulations. Experience working with trauma in a higher education environment. Experience designing and evaluating preventive education programs for diverse audiences.

Benefits

The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of our benefits package. Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b), dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick, 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and tuition fee waiver.

Pay

The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $110,000 to $115,000 per year.

Schedule

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Classification Administrator II

About Cal State East Bay Cal State East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and yet easy access to the many cities along the bay. The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland and a significant presence online. Founded in 1957, Cal State East Bay is one of 23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). Cal State East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.