Job Title
Equity Investigator
Division
Office of the President
Department
Office of Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
Salary Range
$60,000 - $90,000 / year
Fund Source
State Support
Job Summary
The Equity Investigator is responsible for providing, promoting and coordinating the University’s core values of diversity and ensuring university compliance with non-discrimination laws, regulations and policies through a prompt and fair investigation of complaints, education,
training and community outreach.
Job Duties
The primary responsibility will be to investigate and produce comprehensive reports regarding complaints of sexual misconduct, sexual assault, harassment, discrimination and retaliation by students, faculty or staff including interviewing parties/witnesses, collecting evidence, and drafting high quality investigation reports within established timelines.
With guidance from the Assistant Vice President of the Office, the incumbent is independently responsible for a complaint case load, collaborating with key university designees throughout the investigative process, conducting legally sufficient investigations, making findings under University policies, meeting established timelines and treating all constituents engaged in the complaint process with sensitivity and neutrality.
The Equity Investigator may also assist members of the campus community with addressing issues and resolving conflict through formal and informal conflict management and resolution processes.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education
The successful candidate must have achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university.
Experience
At least three (3) years of experience in conducting investigations is required.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Preferences
Experience in working within a higher education institution is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to work on complex and confidential issues utilizing judgment, tact, and resourcefulness
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public
- Experience developing and presenting educational materials on sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation and diversity
