Compliance Investigator

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

About The Position

The Compliance Investigator investigates complaints of violations of University policies, including, but not limited to the Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Misconduct; the Policy on Prohibited Sexual Harassment Under Title IX; the Workplace Violence Policy; the Nepotism and Improper Relationships Policy; the Alcohol Policy; Whistleblower Policy; and other policies as directed. The Compliance Investigator also investigates complaints of retaliation as defined in University policies and complaints of other types of misconduct as directed. The Compliance Investigator investigates potential policy violations made by and against students, faculty, and staff. The Compliance Investigator is responsible for conducting prompt, thorough and objective investigations of complaints. The Compliance Investigator is responsible for identifying and applying the appropriate policies and procedures for each matter. The Compliance Investigator is responsible for ensuring investigations are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable state and federal law, including Title VI, Title VII , Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable law. The primary responsibility for this position is managing the daily responsibilities associated with conducting investigations of complaints, in close collaboration with office leadership. The Investigator will conduct prompt and thorough investigations of complaints, which includes: identifying and interviewing witnesses, gathering and securing relevant documentation, and identifying other information that would be helpful in bringing the matter to resolution. The incumbent acts as an impartial party in the investigation and provides a detailed report summarizing the findings of the investigation and, where appropriate, make conclusions about whether the policy has been violated. Additional responsibilities will include developing an investigative plan for complaints and incident reports, contacting all involved parties, and providing them with information about the investigative process, ensuring a well-documented investigation, analyzing information and working with the appropriate University offices in the course of investigations, maintaining accurate and thorough investigatory files and reports, providing on-going updates to the office leadership, as necessary, presenting the investigative record and/or determination in hearings or grievance proceedings, and continuously identifying and integrating best practices in investigations.

Requirements

A post-baccalaureate degree in a related discipline.
A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in conducting investigations in relevant areas (including, but not limited to, human resources, student conduct, or employment/Title IX) or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of and the ability to interpret multiple policies and procedures, federal and state law, equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws and regulations.
Extensive experience producing analytical writing.
Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations with diplomacy and objectivity.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from all levels within the organization.
Ability to work collaboratively with other University offices such as: Office of University Counsel, Office of Human Resources, and the Office of the Dean of Students.

Nice To Haves

A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct prompt, thorough, and objective investigations of complaints.
Identify and apply appropriate policies and procedures for each matter.
Ensure investigations are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable state and federal law.
Manage daily responsibilities associated with conducting investigations.
Identify and interview witnesses.
Gather and secure relevant documentation.
Identify other information helpful in bringing matters to resolution.
Act as an impartial party in investigations.
Provide detailed reports summarizing investigation findings and conclusions.
Develop investigative plans for complaints and incident reports.
Contact all involved parties and provide information about the investigative process.
Ensure well-documented investigations.
Analyze information and work with appropriate University offices.
Maintain accurate and thorough investigatory files and reports.
Provide ongoing updates to office leadership.
Present the investigative record and/or determination in hearings or grievance proceedings.
Continuously identify and integrate best practices in investigations.