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This position reports to the Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator and will assist with administrative, investigative, educational, intellectual, and compliance activities. This position will provide direction and support for the campus search process activities as well as provide training and serve as a resource for search committees. The position will work closely with Office of Community Standards, University Police, Office of Community Engagement & Human Resources. The successful candidate will conduct thorough non-biased investigations around issues including but not limited to sexual harassment, sexual violence, related sexual misconduct, hazing, & discrimination. The position requires the ability to maintain a high level of equanimity, confidentiality, objectivity, tact, and discretion.ResponsibilitiesServe as the Title IX investigator for cases alleging sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; discrimination and bias incidents/crimes.Interview all relevant parties (the reporting individual, the respondent, and witnesses), gather, analyze, and interpret evidence in accordance with legal and college requirements.Act as a neutral and objective party through all aspects of investigations and ensure a prompt, fair, and unbiased process for all parties.Advise affected parties and respondents of their rights and available resources.Ensure a well-documented investigative process. Maintain accurate and thorough databases, records, files, and notes.Create comprehensive written investigative reports that clearly outlines the process, identifies the issues investigated, and summarize evidence.Work to ensure timely initiation of the review or investigative process, an efficient and effective response, and create clear and concise plans of action that will result in informed resolution recommendations for all Affirmative Action & Title IX Matters.Work collaboratively to ensure that Affirmative Action & Title IX policies and procedures are implemented and communicated to all constituencies by developing and facilitating training programs for all campus community members (students, faculty, and staff) that include information about reporting options and supportive resources.Attend and participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the Office of Community Standards on Title IX investigations and conduct cases, and participate in College hearings as a witness.Stay abreast of regulations and statutes including but not limited to Title IX, Clery, Edu Article 129-B, VAWA, EEOC & Discrimination.Collaborate with campus partners to coordinate campus training on prevention as it relates to sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, bias incidents/crimes, protected classes, prohibited discrimination, and EEOC.Inform and consult with the Director of Human Resources on employee-related Affirmative Action and Title IX matters as needed.Assist with the development and implementation of a case management database to organize, manage, and track all Affirmative Action and Title IX incidents, as well as assist with the preparation and timely submission of compliance reports.Responsible for the diligent oversight of search and recruitment process activities such as: data entry, administration and monitoring of search materials and candidate credentials, coordination and review of Good Faith Search Reports, search committee trainings and briefings, and online postings uploading and maintenance).Serve on college committees and planning teams as needed.Identify and integrate innovative industry most useful best practices in the Affirmative Action and Title IX investigation arena into knowledge base and campus practice.Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.Bachelor’s degree required.1-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education, in the areas of Affirmative Action, Human Resources, Title IX, investigations, counseling, or other related fields.Basic knowledge of OCR, Title IX, VAWA, Clery Act, EEO, and Affirmative Action; ADA knowledge strongly preferred.Superior judgment, discretion, and tact with the ability to maintain confidentiality and neutrality while managing highly sensitive information & communications.Strong investigative and interviewing skills.Proficient oral, written, and facilitation communication abilities.Ability to develop and maintain positive professional interpersonal working relationships.Flexibility with schedule in order to conduct investigations or trainings after normal business hours.Experience in developing and conducting necessary compliance and preventative training.Candidates are required to complete an online application via the College’s job vacancy website and attach a resume specifying work experience and education, a cover letter (maximum one page) expressing interest in the position and summarizing qualifications, and the names, addresses, and e-mail addresses (and phone numbers, if possible) of THREE (3) references, who can speak to your experience related to this position.Phone calls, hard copies, or e-mail submissions of application materials will NOT be accepted.

Minimum Salary: 72000 Maximum Salary: 78000 Salary Unit: Yearly