Senior Equity Specialist

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Senior Equity Specialist
Duties: Conduct investigations of highly confidential Title IX and Title VII matters, contribute to strategic planning efforts, prepare data reports, assist the Director of Sexual Misconduct Response and Resources in the review and development of policies, procedures, and resources, and perform related duties as assigned. The Senior Equity Specialist will report to the Director of Sexual Misconduct Response and Resources. The Senior Equity Specialist will collaborate with campus offices and partners, including the Dean of Students Office, Center for Awareness, Response, and Education (CARE); University Police; the Office of Student Conduct (OSC); the Office of Human Resources; the Office of General Counsel; and Student Assistance and Support Services (SASS). Collaborate and consult with the Director and/or Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students to review and process equity complaints to ensure a prompt, thorough, and equitable response to reports and incidents. Conduct intake meetings with students reporting violations of the University’s Discrimination and Harassment policy; communicate information about reporting options and the University’s investigation and resolution process. Serve as an investigator for matters including, but not limited to, reports of sexual assault, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, stalking, dating and domestic violence, discrimination, and harassment against students, faculty, staff, and third parties. Interview the reporting party/parties, respondent(s), and relevant witnesses. Gather relevant evidence. Act as a neutral party through all aspects of investigation and ensure a prompt, fair, and impartial process for all parties. Maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ensure a well-documented investigative process. Maintain accurate and thorough records and notes of investigatory processes, including keeping updated case records in Maxient. Compose comprehensive written investigative reports that clearly identify the issues investigated, summarize the evidence, make findings, make credibility determinations, apply relevant policies, and, where appropriate, recommend appropriate remedial steps. Participate in hearing panel process as needed. Assist the Deputy Title IX Coordinator with sexual misconduct administrative resolutions. Provide leadership and guidance to Equity Investigators. Serve as the senior investigator in investigations conducted jointly with the Equity Investigators. Continuously identify and integrate best practices in the Title IX and Title VII investigation and case resolution processes. Strategic Planning and Organizational Development. Analyze complaint and resolution outcome data to guide strategic planning activities in the department. Contribute to staff development by planning activities to address organizational health and professional development. Manage the office’s use of Maxient for case management. Research and develop best practices for informal resolution of matters. Policy, Procedure, and Resource Review and Development. Participate in the review and development of University policies and procedures to ensure their compliance with federal and state law and evolving best practices. Make recommendations to Director for revisions and improvements in policies, procedures, resources, and operations of office. Assist with the development and dissemination of comprehensive educational materials and resources. Outreach and Education. Conduct training of University Hearing and Appeals System panel members for Title IX matters and assist with other training programs as needed. Assist the Outreach and Education specialist with the development and delivery of student related trainings. Partner with units in the Division of Student Affairs, as needed. Participate in conferences, workshops, trainings, etc. to stay current in field. Serve on related committees and panels as requested. Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

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