Title IX / Civil Rights Investigator

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Title IX / Civil Rights Investigator
The candidate collaborates and consults with the Vice Provost/Title IX Coordinator to review and investigate Title IX complaints while ensuring a prompt, thorough, and equitable response to reports and incidents. Provides periodic, timely updates regarding status of complaints received to the Vice Provost/Title IX Coordinator to identify and address any patterns or systemic problems and to ensure that Title IX policies are communicated to university stakeholders and constituencies. Resolves informally allegations that do not rise to the level of Title IX violations. Maintains a high level of confidentiality. Ensures a well-documented Title IX investigative process. Continuously identifies and integrates best practices in Title IX investigations. Investigates illegal discrimination and harassment, including reports of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, sexual violence (sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking), and gender based discrimination. Acts as a neutral third party throughout all aspects of the investigation process and ensures a well-documented, prompt, fair, and impartial process for all parties. Resolves informally allegations that do not rise to the level of discrimination or harassment violations. Maintains a high level of confidentiality. Continuously identifies and integrates best practices in investigations. Provides Title IX training and outreach to campus community. Composes comprehensive written investigative reports that clearly identify the issues investigated, summarizes the evidence found, including information gathered from interviews conducted during the investigatory process, analyzes the matter within a legal framework, applies relevant laws, policies and procedures and makes findings and recommendations. Assists in maintaining database related to reports of Title IX sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and gender-based discrimination and harassment. Develops and creates reports assessing trends and identifying areas of concern in the campus climate. Assists in Response to Civil Rights Charges and other Requests for Information. Assists in coordinating responses and/or position statements for civil rights charges filed externally, including, but not limited, charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Washington State Human Rights Commission, and the Office for Civil Rights. Participates in ongoing training on Title IX and other federal laws and regulations and stays current with recent changes/guidance; investigative techniques, including trauma-informed interviewing and approaches; and cultural sensitivity. Assists in sexual violence climate survey development, distribution, analysis, report writing, and follow-up. Must have Graduate Degree or equivalent combination of education and years of relevant experience. Should have 3+ years of civil rights or similar investigation experience, including Title IX complaints or similar complaints. Must have demonstrated ability to provide support in the implementation of policies and procedures related to civil rights compliance with a focus on Title IX related matters. Should have demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve Title IX complaints of harassment and discrimination, and discrimination based on other legally protected characteristics. Must have knowledge of applicable Civil Rights laws and guidance, especially as it relates to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; knowledge of OCR guidance and VAWA regulations. JD degree or advanced degree in other relevant field desired. Title IX Investigation training and/or certification preferred. Experience working in a higher education setting and with college students desired.

Deadline : April 12, 2019.

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