Civil Rights Investigator

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Civil Rights Investigator. This position assists the Director, Center for Civil Rights & Equal Access in complaint resolution. The Investigator meets one on one with students and employees to investigate allegations of discrimination, retaliation and/or sexual harassment based upon protected class status, to include issues arising under Titles VI, and VII, of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the Education Amendments. The position researches relevant regulations and policies and produces written reports formulating findings and recommendations. Positions maintain a database system for organizing, managing, and tracking CCREA cases and offers traditional prevention workshops.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related work experience; OR a Master’s Degree or J.D. and one year of related work experience
Related Experience: experience in human resources, human relations, student conduct, or a related field working with diverse populations; experience with federal and state laws and regulations related such as Title IX, Title VII, and VAWA; report writing and public speaking experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Provost, Vice Provost, and the Director by facilitating and overseeing the complaint resolution process.
Receiving/investigating complaints of discrimination based upon protected class status and/or sexual harassment and related allegations in violation of Federal and State laws, or University policies with limited assignment of allegations of sexual violence, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking
Meet with students, employees, and community members, gather information relating to open investigations
Identify and interview complainants, respondents, witnesses, and other parties as they pertain to the investigation
Research Civil Rights laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and discuss with Director before providing information
Monitor Title VI, Title VII and IX programs and data sources to ensure compliance and develop and maintain data processes

Benefits

Remarkable Retirement! Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!
All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Health insurance options including dental and vision – Health Insurance
Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
No state income tax!
Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program