Equity Consultant And Investigator

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Equity Consultant And Investigator
Duties: Reporting to Director of Investigations, this position is responsible for conducting investigations of allegations of violations of the University’s non-discrimination policies, including the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, and/or protected veteran status, including discrimination-based violence such as sexual misconduct, stalking, and intimate partner violence, involving members of the University of Missouri community. Will conduct prompt, thorough and equitable investigations, which may include: identifying and interviewing witnesses, gathering and securing relevant documentation, and analyzing and synthesizing information gained through the investigation process and composing a final report detailing the information obtained. Provide thorough information to complainants and respondents, including details regarding the policies and procedures; evaluate the nature and the urgency of each situation and determine the appropriate course of action, notifying the Director of Investigations, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights & Title IX and other stakeholders/administrators when appropriate; collect incident information from a diverse population in an efficient and unbiased manner, demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of all parties; refer parties to necessary resources and coordinate such referrals with those agencies and departments; establish and maintain case files and databases; and provide regular updates to the Director of Investigations and proper notification to the Appropriate Administrative Officer. The Equity Consultant is also responsible for auditing each case file for compliance and required documentation and reporting problems to the Director of Investigations. May assist in audits and review of University policies, practices, and departments to enhance inclusion and diversity practices, ensure compliance with anti-discrimination laws, and reduce bias. Manage the daily responsibilities associated with conducting equity investigations on campus; Develop a comprehensive investigation plan for each matter assigned; Conduct investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual violence, and retaliation at MU; Assist in requesting and establishing interim remedies, including housing changes, changes to courses, course schedules or work schedules, interim suspensions and other academic or employment adjustments as necessary; Contact involved parties and advisors and effectively communicate information and updates concerning the investigation and resolution process; interview parties and potential witnesses; Gather and secure relevant documentation; keep accurate and thorough records and notes of investigatory process; Develop detailed well-written, comprehensive, unbiased investigative reports to be used as a primary source of evidence in informal and formal administrative hearings and present investigative reports to a hearing panel or the Appropriate Administrative Officer; Provide on-going updates to the Director of Investigations, the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights & Title IX, the Associate Provost, and/or the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources as necessary and appropriate; Advocate for improvements in the investigatory process; collaborate and engage in discussions to improve office procedures/efficiency Continuously identify and integrate advances in the equity and non-discrimination field into practice; Assist with the University’s mission to stop, investigate, and prevent the reoccurrence of discrimination at MU, as well as, developing plans to remedy the effects of discrimination, and related retaliation at MU; Interact with numerous on and off campus resources, such as the Division for Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center (RSVP), the Multicultural Center, the Gaines/Oldham Black Cultural Center, the Women’s Center, the LGBTQ Resource Center, the Disability Center, Office of Student Health and Well-being, the Office of the Director of Accessibility, the University of Missouri Police Department, the Office of Student Accountability & Support, Human Resource Services, and other student, faculty, and staff organizations, departments and divisions.

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