Civil Rights Investigator and Resolution Specialist/Deputy Title IX Coordinator (AP26-085)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville•Edwardsville, IL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is seeking a Civil Rights Investigator and Resolution Specialist/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to join their team. This role is crucial for upholding the university's commitment to non-discrimination based on all protected classes, including handling allegations of discrimination-based violence such as sexual misconduct, stalking, and intimate partner violence. SIUE is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to advancing social and economic mobility and preparing students for success in a global marketplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field including but not limited to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Resources, Business Administration, Political Science, Pre-Law, Journalism.
3+ years’ experience investigating civil rights complaints including Title IX or equivalent, conducting investigations, and/or complaint resolution or related professional experience
Strong working knowledge of relevant federal and state laws and regulations such as Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA/Section 504, FERPA, and VAWA, Illinois Civil Rights Act.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in human resources, social work, education, public administration, student affairs, or other related field
Juris Doctor (JD)
Title IX, other Civil Rights investigation training and/or certification
Familiarity with Maxient or similar software

Responsibilities

Investigating allegations of violations of the University’s non-discrimination policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of all protected classes as outlined in federal and state mandates (ie., Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA/Section 504, Illinois Human Rights Act) including discrimination-based violence such as sexual misconduct, stalking, and intimate partner violence involving members of the SIUE community.
Conducting prompt, thorough, and equitable investigations which may include identifying and interviewing involved parties, gathering and securing relevant documentation, analyzing and synthesizing information gained through the investigation process, and composing a final report detailing the information obtained in a manner consistent with University policies and procedures.
Providing thorough information to complainants and respondents, including details regarding policies and procedures, throughout the resolution process demonstrating sensitivity to their needs; refer parties to necessary resources; maintain case files and databases; provide regular updates to the Associate Director for Response and Resolution/ Senior Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
Assisting with the implementation of a range of conflict resolution strategies related to conflict prevention, education, coaching, consultation, mediation, and restorative justice practices.
Assisting with managing informal resolution process and serve as informal resolution facilitator.
Managing all aspects of the hearing process including scheduling, document management, maintenance of records, and respond to procedural questions.
Recruiting, training, and managing hearing officers.
Developing and offering training with particular focus on employee programming.
Tracking and ensuring required training for those involved in the civil rights resolution process.
Assisting with maintaining and analyzing relevant data in all aspects of departmental initiatives.