Equity And Title Ix Investigator

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Equity and Title IX Investigator

Duties: Investigating alleged discrimination and related equity matters for University. Reporting to the Executive Director – Equity and Title IX Compliance, the investigators will support compliance efforts with regard to Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) and other laws and rules relating to sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, gender and interpersonal violence, and sexual assault (collectively “gender-based misconduct”), as well as laws and rules relating to discrimination, bias, or hate incidents against other protected classes (collectively “bias-motivated misconduct”). Each investigator position will primarily be responsible for investigations of misconduct across all domestic and international locations, but will also contribute to and support policy development, training, and reporting related to the compliance program. Reports directly to the University’s Executive Director – Equity and Title IX Compliance Coordinator. Investigates and assists in resolving complaints of gender-based and bias-motivated discrimination and misconduct (including but not limited to harassment, abuse, bias, inequity, violence or threat thereof, and any other misconduct that alleged to have been motivated by the harmed party’s protected characteristics or identities) among faculty, staff, student, and other covered entities within the University community. Conducts prompt, thorough, impartial, reliable, and person-centered investigations into allegations contained within the aforementioned complaints. Develops, communicates, and implements the procedural timeline and process expectations to all parties. Interviews complainants, respondents, witnesses, and other individuals as relevant to the alleged misconduct. Gathers, reviews, and impartially analyzes available data and evidence to determine or recommend findings of responsibility and/or propose appropriate resolutions/outcomes. Identifies and applies University policies relevant to a complaint. Drafts concise and logical written reports presenting steps taken in investigations, investigative findings, and relevant documentation/evidence to all involved parties. Collaborates with campus and community partners to make recommendations and implement reasonable measures to resolve complaints. Diligently updates and maintains case files and other records related to complaints. Delivers presentations, training, and other educational programming to faculty, staff, & student populations. Assists with data collection and preparation for reports, presentations, and other publications required by law (e.g. Clery, Illinois Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act) or as requested by Title IX Coordinator or other University senior leadership. Maintains a high level of cultural competence, overall responsiveness, attention to detail, and the ability to exercise excellent and unbiased judgment and reasoning. Continuously identifies and integrates best practices in Title IX, Title VII, and other student- and employee-related regulatory investigation fields. Possesses an ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality and remain impartial in complex and emotionally charged situations. Other duties as assigned.

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Loyola University Chicago.
820 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60611
Website : http://www.luc.edu