Title IX/DHR Investigator

About the role

The Title IX/DHR Investigator is responsible for conducting timely and equitable investigations pertaining to protected status discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating and domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation for the entire campus community. The Investigator will prepare comprehensive investigation reports, compose and send correspondence, and recommend changes to policies or operational practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely and equitable investigations into protected status discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating and domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation.
• Prepare comprehensive investigation reports and compose and send appropriate correspondence to parties, advisors, and others regarding investigations and other aspects of the formal and informal resolution processes.
• Recommend changes to policies or operational practices and/or implement training to reduce recurrence of complaints.
• Support the Office for Equal Opportunity in coordinating post-investigation remedial actions with affected students, employees, departments, and divisions.
• Assist the OEO in developing and delivering training programs/workshops on protected status discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating and domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation, and other related subject matter.
• Occasionally attend off-site locations as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in human resources, psychology, social work, law, or another related field.
• Demonstrated trauma-informed complaint investigation experience including writing detailed, understandable reports that convey complex issues.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and emotional intelligence skills, including the ability to be impartial, establish rapport, and contribute to a collaborative environment with a diverse range of campus community members.
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal civil rights (e.g., Title IX, Title VII, VAWA/CampusSaVE Act, ADA, ADEA) and education laws (e.g., FERPA, California Education Code, etc.) and their respective implementing regulations.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving a diverse population with cultural competence and sensitivity, as well as the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies including staff, students, faculty, administrators, and third parties with diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to analyze information, define problems, establish facts, collect data, draw logical conclusions, and effectively present information when responding to questions from internal and external customers.
• Ability to use high-level discretion and maintain a high level of privacy and confidentiality in handling problems of a sensitive nature and security of confidential records.
• Ability to work independently and possess self-direction and case management skills to be able to initiate plans, organize, prioritize, multitask, and coordinate work in a fast-paced organization with competing priorities and distractions.
• Working knowledge of and ability to operate standard office equipment including, but not limited to, desktop computer, laptop, copier, fax machine, scanner, and printer.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the ability to effectively use common computer application programs and related computer software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) in the course of assigned duties.
• Ability to work on campus and in person.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., Juris Doctorate, Master of Social Work, etc.) or certification in internal/private investigations.
• Two or more years conducting trauma-informed, culturally competent Title IX, Title VII, or Human Resources/Student Conduct investigations in the CSU or in a higher education or workplace setting.
• Demonstrated application of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice principles in the complaint resolution context.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in developing and delivering workplace and/or educational training programs, preferably in the civil rights field.