Senior Investigator, Office for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

About the role

The University: California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 22 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs, and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service. As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Investigates the most complex complaints of protected status discrimination and harassment, retaliation and sexual misconduct, dating and domestic violence, and stalking in a fair, impartial and timely manner.
• Identifies and interviews relevant parties and witnesses; gathers directly related evidence from various sources; documents all investigatory meetings; composes and sends appropriate correspondence with parties, advisors, and others regarding investigations and other aspects of the formal and informal resolution processes.
• Documents investigation steps in applicable case management system.
• Using gathered information, prepares detailed investigation reports, which may include credibility assessments, findings of fact and recommendations as to violations of policy.
• Serves as lead investigator, advises other investigators, and coordinates external investigations, as needed.
• Contributes to ensuring compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, VAWA/the campus SaVEAct, including the Clery Act, and related laws, such as FEHA, as well as California State University policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Three years of related experience in conducting investigations under Title IX, other civil rights laws or similar in educational institutions or workplaces.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse set of professionals, students, staff and community members.
• Ability to respond appropriately in stressful situations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Juris Doctor.
• Five years conducting civil rights and/or HR-related investigations in higher education or the workplace.

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Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $5,053 - $16,221/monthly. Budgeted Hiring Salary Range is $10,417-$11,250/monthly.

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