About
the Position
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Utilizing a
trauma informed approach, you will investigate and resolve complaints of
discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment
and sexual violence (sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, stalking).
You will provide training and outreach to members of the University
community, monitor and log complaints, and perform related duties as
assigned. You will collaborate with campus offices and partners, including
the Dean of Students Office/Student Life, Prevention and Wellness Services,
the Student Health Center, University Police, and the Counseling Center,
among others. As the Title IX/Civil Rights Investigator, you will report to
the Executive Director (ED), Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance.
Position Duties
and Responsibilities:
Discrimination
and Harassment Complaint Investigations (25%)
- Investigates
complaints of discrimination and harassment, including but not limited
to, reports of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and sexual violence
(sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking).
- 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.
- Mediates
informal resolutions of complaints.
- Maintains a
high level of confidentiality.
- Continuously
identifies and integrates best practices in investigations.
Title IX
Complaint Investigations (25%)
- Collaborates
and consults with the Executive Director/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
Executive Director/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.
- Mediates
informal resolutions of complaints.
- Maintains a
high level of confidentiality. Ensures a well-documented Title IX
investigative process.
- Continuously
identifies and integrates best practices in Title IX investigations.
Investigatory
Reports (25%)
- Composes
comprehensive written investigative reports that clearly identify the
issues investigated, summarize the evidence found, including information
gathered from interviews conducted during the investigatory process,
analyzes the matter within a legal framework, apply relevant laws,
policies and procedures and make findings and recommendations.
Database Management
and Reporting (5%)
- Assists in
maintaining database related to reports of discrimination and
harassment, 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.
Training (10%)
- Provides
training on issues of discrimination and harassment, and engages in
outreach to campus community.
Assists in
Response to Civil Rights Charges and other Requests for Information (5%)
- 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.
Other Duties as
Assigned (5%)
- Participates
in ongoing training on relevant federal and state laws and regulations
and stays current with recent changes/guidance; investigative
techniques, including trauma-informed interviewing and approaches; and
cultural sensitivity.
- Assists in
climate survey development, distribution, analysis, report
writing, and follow-up.
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Required
Qualifications
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- Graduate
Degree or equivalent combination of education and years of relevant
experience;
- Minimum of
three years of civil rights or similar investigation experience,
including Title IX complaints or similar complaints;
- Demonstrated
ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals from
diverse backgrounds;
- 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;
- Demonstrated
ability to investigate and resolve Title IX complaints of harassment and
discrimination, and discrimination based on other legally protected
characteristics;
- Demonstrated
ability to conduct investigations with a culturally sensitive and
trauma-informed approach;
- Demonstrated
ability to mediate dispute resolutions;
- 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;
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey
relevant information in clearly written investigative reports;
- Demonstrated
ability to accurately analyze and apply legal and policy standards to
specific factual situations;
- Demonstrated
ability to write analytical and legally framed investigation reports;
- Demonstrated
ability to handle a significant caseload, prioritize and organize work
effectively, manage multiple high priorities and deadlines, and maintain
detailed records in a fast-paced environment;
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team
environment;
- Ability to
establish rapport and work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff,
and outside agencies;
- Competence
in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
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