Title IX and Civil Rights Investigator

What a full day it’s been, what an impact I’ve made!

Mentally shifting from sensitive conversations, to querying for facts, to providing resources, to advising about policy compliance, all at a moment’s notice can be exhausting. For this vital role though, it’s a requirement to truly be successful. Establishing relationships, taking thorough notes, revering confidentiality as a must & knowing when to guide versus investigate are key components for the person we are seeking. This fresh team is looking to become a resource to the university where everyone reaches out for guidance & assistance in matters on sensitive subjects. If you enjoy helping others in a time of uncertainty or struggle, competent in report writing & willing to ask the hard questions to get to the bottom of things, we potentially want you for this position.

Apply so we can start the examination of why you would be best for the role.

Official applications accepted only through link: https://jobs.wichita.edu/postings/31163

Summary of Responsibilities

Independently conducts investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, relationship (dating) violence, and stalking involving University community members. Acts as a neutral party and provides an unbiased fact-finding report.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates and consults with Equal Opportunity and/or Title IX to review and investigate complaints while ensuring a prompt, thorough and equitable response to reports and incidents.
• Provides periodic, timely updates regarding status of complaints received to help identify and address any patterns or systemic problems and to ensure that applicable policies are communicated to University stakeholders.
• Investigates complaints of discrimination and harassment, including but not limited to, reports of protected-class discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and gender based discrimination
• Composes comprehensive investigative reports that clearly identify the issues investigated, summarizes the evidence found, including information gathered from interviews conducted during the investigatory process, analyzes the matter within a legal framework, applies relevant laws, policies and procedures and makes findings and recommendations.
• Assists in coordinating responses and/or position statements for civil rights charges filed externally, including but not limited to, charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Kansas Human Rights Commission, and the Office of Civil Rights.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, public administration, education or related field by hire date

Minimum Experience

One (1) year of experience in nondiscrimination, equal access, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws, rules and regulations or related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Collaborates and consults with Equal Opportunity and/or Title IX policies to review and investigate complaints.
• Provides periodic, timely updates regarding status of complaints received to help identify and address any patterns or systemic problems.
• Investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Coordinates and collaborates with University departments and compliance partners to support the University.
• Ability to composes comprehensive investigative reports that clearly identify the issues investigated.
• Develops, implements, coordinates and conducts educational programs and initiatives to educate and support faculty, staff, and students.

Pay Info

Pay range from $55,000-65,000/yr, adjusted based on qualifications

Official applications accepted only through link: https://jobs.wichita.edu/postings/31163