Odr Fellow

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ODR Fellow
The candidate assists with the overall operations of the Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR). Will gain knowledge, experience, and skills in the area of civil rights and other rules of conduct in both the education and employment arenas, focused primarily on Title IX. Assist the Investigators with case evaluation, investigative planning, conducting interviews, processing administrative closures, fact-finding (such as review, identification and analysis of evidence), timely communication with parties, conducting legally sufficient investigations, meeting established timelines, and drafting and issuing written reports. Conduct documentation activities for investigations, including note-taking of witness and party interviews, redaction, and assembly of relevant supporting exhibits. Assist with drafting findings of fact and determinations based on a well-considered analysis; ensure compliance with the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Conduct legal research on questions relevant to the analysis required in the course of investigations. Assist with ensuring that investigative documents are properly processed per FERPA. Assist with ODR, Title IX Office, and other trainings and outreach as assigned. Must have JD degree. Should have 3+ years of related professional work experience (need not be legal experience). Clinical and/or other relevant legal work completed in law school may count towards this requirement. Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills is needed. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to communicate effectively with complainants, respondents, witnesses, and others within the University community is must. Familiarity with federal statutes important to postsecondary education (e.g., Title IX, VAWA, Title VI, Clery Act, FERPA), experience in the higher education environment and/or fluency in different languages is a plus.

Deadline: 30-Jun-2019

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