Senior Investigator

Key Responsibilities

• Affirms and investigates reports of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation regarding protected classes
• Timely conducts and documents fair, thorough investigations
• Assists with identifying the need for supportive measures
• Conducts alternative resolutions where appropriate
• Works collaboratively with campus partners, including students

Preferred Qualifications

• 9 years of experience and Juris Doctor (JD)
• Demonstrated commitment to fairness and fostering a culture of belonging and engagement

Additional Information

The annual base salary range for this position is $98,776 - $139,000. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market condition.

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Minimum Education

Master's degree

Minimum Experience

6 years

Minimum Skills

• Directly related investigation experience in civil rights in employment and/or education at or for an educational institution, large organization, and/or government agency
• Ability to conduct interviews and investigations as an unbiased and neutral party
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws (e.g., Title IX, Title VI, Section 504, the ADA, Title VII, FERPA, FEHA), regulations, and policies and procedures governing discriminatory practices and equal opportunity
• Experience developing and presenting educational materials
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent time management skills, with the demonstrated ability to effectively manage the pressure of multiple, competing deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, judgment and independence
• Knowledge of applicable nondiscrimination policies and procedures
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to build trust and rapport easily; strong, compassionate and straightforward
• Demonstrable sound judgment and skill in applying equal opportunity principles and prevailing legal standards to solve complex problems fairly and decisively
• Ability to build trust and rapport easily; strong, compassionate and straightforward
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to build trust and rapport easily; strong, compassionate and straightforward
• Ability to work independently and efficiently and balance workload
• Ability and desire to work actively, collaboratively and creatively as part of a team
• Ability to accept and implement constructive feedback